The Mindy Project

Name: The Mindy Project
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2012-09-25
Cast: Mindy Kaling, Ed Weeks, Ike Barinholtz, Beth Grant, Xosha Roquemore

2012 | 6 seasons | 22 min | Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved 2 Broke Girls or Brooklyn Nine-Nine, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Light and funny.
The pace: 6 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 22 minutes each).
What might put you off: Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Obstetrician/gynecologist Mindy Lahiri tries to balance her personal and professional life, surrounded by quirky co-workers in a small medical practice in New York City.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
AwardsSolid
Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Television Award: Most Exciting New Series. Also nominated for 1 Emmy, 1 more Critics' Choice Award and 1 WGA Award. Plus 6 other awards.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a small audience so far
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 185K people sought it out in the past year