Hey, fellow binge-watchers—grab a snack and settle in for some tough news. Max dropped a bombshell on March 18, 2025: “The Sex Lives of College Girls” is canceled after three seasons. I know, I’m bummed too. Our fave college crew won’t be back for a fourth round on the streamer, but hold up, there’s a glimmer of hope it might pop up somewhere else.
A Quick Recap of the Essex Vibes
If you’re new here (hi!), the show kicked off in 2021, cooked up by Mindy Kaling and Justin Noble. It follows four roommates Bela, Kimberly, Leighton, and Whitney as they tackle college life at Essex College. We’re talking messy hookups, epic friend fights, and all the cringe-worthy moments that hit you right in the feels. It was a total win with fans, constantly chilling near the top of Max’s watch lists. Justin Noble even flexed on Instagram that it was the number one or two scripted show there for like 70 days straight. Pretty solid, right?
What Went Down in Season Three
So why’d Max pull the plug? Season three shook things up big time. Reneé Rapp, our girl Leighton, bailed after just two episodes, and Gracie Lawrence stepped in as Kacey. I was here for the fresh energy, but not everyone vibed with it, reviews dropped from a killer 97% on Rotten Tomatoes in season one to 88% this time. Word on the street is viewership dipped too. Max isn’t spilling the full story, but you’ve got to wonder if the cast switch and fading buzz tipped the scales.
Could It Find a New Home?
Here’s the tea: Warner Bros. Television isn’t letting it go quietly. They’re out there pitching college girls to new platforms, and Netflix keeps popping up as a contender. Makes sense, Mindy’s already got Never Have I Ever and Running Point killing it there. It’s not a slam dunk, though. Some messy international rights from 2021 could slow things down. But they’ve pulled off moves like this before with Dead Boy Detectives, so I’m not counting it out.
The Crew’s Keeping Hope Alive
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Justin Noble’s staying positive, posting about how proud he is of the three seasons they gave us and hinting at talks for a new spot. Mindy Kaling hit us with a black heart emoji, which is basically all of us right now. The third season didn’t leave us hanging with a wild cliffhanger, but it definitely left room for more chaos at Essex.
What’s Next?
Max is out, but I’m not ready to say goodbye. If the stars align—and maybe a streaming giant swoops in—our squad could be back. Where do you think it should land? Drop your thoughts, I’m dying to hear.
