Hulu's 'How To Die Alone' Is A Breezy New Workplace Comedy That You Should Be Watching

A professional development classroom exercise reveals to Mel (Natasha Rothwell) why and who has been holding her back.Ian Watson/HuluNatasha Rothwell’s “How to Die Alone” streams its fifth episode Friday, and audiences have been eager to see more of the new Hulu show.In the series, Rothwell, who rose to fame for her quick wit and sharp writing on “Insecure,” stars as Mel (short for Melissa), an overweight Black airport employee who is doing her best to get by until a near-death incident shakes up her life.

The series confronts loneliness through the lens of a thirtysomething Black woman in New York and offers a breezy and comedic look at the ups and downs of her journey.Advertisement There’s been a ton of chatter about the first four episodes on social media, with users urging audiences to tune in to the series....