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Mid-Century Modern

Mid-Century Modern

Old friends. New roommates.

20255.81 Season10 EpisodesCanceled

Overview

Three best friends — gay gentlemen of a certain age – decide after an unexpected death to spend their golden years living together in Palm Springs where the wealthiest one lives with his mother. As a chosen family, they prove that no matter how hard things get, there’s always someone around to remind you it would be better if you got your neck done.

Created by Ryan Murphy
NetworksHulu

Top Cast

Matt Bomer

Matt Bomer

Jerry Frank

Nathan Lane

Nathan Lane

Bunny Schneiderman

Nathan Lee Graham

Nathan Lee Graham

Arthur Broussard

Linda Lavin

Linda Lavin

Sybil Schneiderman

Themes & Keywords

gay theme

About Mid-Century Modern

Mid-Century Modern is a comedy series that first aired in 2025 exploring themes of gay theme. Created by Ryan Murphy, it stars Matt Bomer, Nathan Lane, Nathan Lee Graham. Three best friends — gay gentlemen of a certain age – decide after an unexpected death to spend their golden years living together in Palm Springs where the wealthiest one lives with his mother. As a chosen family, they prove that no matter how hard things get, there’s always someone around to remind you it would be better if you got your neck done.

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