HBO Max Reups ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’ for Sophomore Campaign

By R. Thomas Umstead
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Mindy Kaling-produced drama series to return for second season

The Sex Lives of College Girls on HBO Max
(Image credit: Jessica Brooks)

HBO Max has greenlit a new season for its freshman series The Sex Lives of College Girls.

The series, which follows the lives of four freshman college roommates as they explore their new, free lives on campus, will end its 10-episode first season Dec. 9 on the streaming service. The series stars Pauline Chalamet, Amrit Kaur, Reneé Rapp and Alyah Chanelle Scott.

The Sex Lives of College Girls is executive produced by Mindy Kaling, Howard Klein and Justin Noble. 

“Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble have created and written a show that is full of heart, female friendships, and awkward naked parties” said Sarah Aubrey, Head of Original Content, HBO Max in a statement. “We are delighted that this comic, honest portrayal of the college condition has resonated for everyone, whether they had sex in college or not. We can’t wait to see where these uniquely complex yet relatable characters will go next.” ■ 

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.