Hulu has achieved remarkable success with an unexpected crime series that has received widespread acclaim for both of its seasons. The second season of the series has consistently ranked in Hulu’s official top 15 most-watched list since its release, while season 1 reached the top 10 of the streaming platform.
Given this success, the producers of <em>Deli Boys</em> are justified in beginning work on its third season. The show has been one of Hulu’s standout offerings since it premiered in March 2025, garnering unanimous praise from audiences and critics alike.
Its status as a determined underdog with a relatively modest budget and a predominantly South Asian cast and creative team makes it one of American television’s notable achievements in recent years. Deli Boys is at its best a hilariously funny satire of both Pakistani-American culture and the gangster subgenre of TV crime.
The series is also expertly crafted, with the twists at the end of each season executed flawlessly. The conclusion of Deli Boys season 2 sets the stage for a follow-up release, and those behind the scenes are already planning the next storylines for the show.
Deli Boys Is Highly Likely To Be Renewed For Season 3
Although Hulu hasn’t officially confirmed that it’s renewing the series yet, we can reasonably assume that season 3 is forthcoming. Deli Boys has maintained a perfect record of critical acclaim and high viewership so far, and it would be a historic surprise if the Disney-owned streamer were to cancel it now.
The show’s producer Michelle Nader seems to share this sentiment. At the end of May, she indicated to TechRadar that “plans” are already underway for the next season of the series. “We left season 2 on a very big cliffhanger,” Nader added, suggesting that the resolution to that cliffhanger had been premeditated.
However, we shouldn’t expect Hulu to rush their official renewal of Deli Boys. In 2025, it took until late August for the announcement of the show’s second season, nearly six months after season 1 debuted on the streaming platform.
Nonetheless, it isn’t too early to start speculating about what lies ahead for the Dar Boys and Lucky Auntie, as the odds are undoubtedly in their favor. Deli Boys season 3 is highly likely to arrive in 2027.
What To Expect In Season 3 Of Deli Boys
The second season of Deli Boys introduced several new characters, and we can anticipate more additions in season 3. Simultaneously, Fred Armisen’s casino mogul Max Sugar and Andrew Rannells’ local politician Andrew Chadwater are almost certainly set to return in some capacity.
In an interview with Collider after season 2’s release, Michelle Nader humorously mentioned her desire to have Ben Kingsley as a guest star for the upcoming season of Deli Boys. It’s possible that Kingsley would be interested in this idea, as he has returned to television comedy this year.
Kingsley portrays Trevor Slattery in Marvel’s action comedy series Wonder Man, and will feature in the new season of The White Lotus next year. Regardless, Deli Boys will likely introduce more prominent guest stars in season 3, one way or another.
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Deli Boys Guest Stars |
Role |
|---|---|
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Fred Armisen |
Max Sugar |
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Kumail Nanjiani |
Danyal |
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Kevin Corrigan |
Chickie Lozano |
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Felonious Munk |
Carl |
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Geoffrey Arend |
Ralph |
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Ali Sethi |
Singer |
|
Azhar Usman |
Feraz Khan |
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Tan France |
Zubair |
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Lilly Singh |
Aisha |
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Ivy Wolk |
Seven Sugar |
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Robin Thede |
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Nader’s interview withCollider also hinted at some potential storylines for the show’s third season, including a plot thread surrounding the mysterious “eldest Dar” sibling, whose existence is revealed in the season 2 finale. The producer mentioned the possibility ofDeli Boys relocating to Pakistan for part of its story in season 3.
We won’t know exactly who will star in the third season or what its plot will entail until it’s officially confirmed by Hulu. However,Deli Boys season 2 has left us with plenty to ponder while Michelle Nader’s comments make season 3 an even more exciting prospect.
