Hulu’s latest series Mid-Century Modern is here to prove that aging gracefully is so last season—now, it’s all about aging fabulously. Featuring an A-list lineup of openly queer icons like Matt Bomer, Nathan Lane, and Nathan Lee Graham, this sitcom is essentially The Golden Girls if Dorothy, Blanche, and Rose all shopped at Tom Ford and vacationed in Mykonos.
The series follows three longtime besties, Jerry (Bomer), Bunny (Lane), and Arthur (Graham), as they navigate life as self-proclaimed “gay gentlemen of a certain age.” When the fourth member of their squad passes away, the trio does what any seasoned queens would do: they move in together and turn their golden years into an extended Palm Springs retreat. Think endless brunches, poolside martinis, and enough shade to block out the California sun.
Meet the Boys in the House
Jerry, played by the ever-dreamy Bomer, is the resident himbo with a heart of gold (and possibly a secret past at the YMCA, if you catch my drift). He was once married—to a woman—before being outed to the Mormon Church. Now, he’s out, proud, and serving prime-time eye candy.
Arthur (Graham) is the former fashionista with sharp wit and an even sharper wardrobe. He once worked at a top-tier fashion magazine (we’re guessing Vogue, but let’s just say no comment). Though his career may be in the rearview, his tongue remains sharper than a Valentino stiletto.
And then there’s Bunny (Lane), the high-powered businessman who made a fortune but never found love. Now, in his golden years, he’s finally searching for his happily ever after—but with a Palm Springs real estate portfolio and the charisma of Nathan Lane, let’s be honest, the man is already winning at life.
The Return of Shady Matriarchs
No fabulous gay sitcom is complete without a fierce matriarch, and Mid-Century Modern delivers with the legendary Linda Lavin as Bunny’s sharp-tongued mother, Sybil. This woman is a walking, talking drag performance of every Jewish mother stereotype—armed with unsolicited life advice and just enough passive-aggression to keep things spicy.
Adding to the excitement, the show boasts a guest star lineup straight out of a queer fever dream, including Billie Lourd, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Pamela Adlon, Rhea Perlman, and Cheri Oteri. And with Will & Grace creators Max Mutchnick and David Kohan at the helm, alongside director James Burrows and producer Ryan Murphy, it’s safe to say this is not just another sitcom—it’s an event.
Golden Gays Are the Future
In an industry where LGBTQ+ representation is still battling outdated notions of “marketability,” a show centering older gay men is practically revolutionary. Mid-Century Modern isn’t just about queer life—it’s about queer longevity. It’s a reminder that being fabulous doesn’t expire at 40, and that a chosen family can be just as strong (if not stronger) than the one you’re born into.
With humor, heart, and an unapologetically gay sensibility, Mid-Century Modern is giving us the sitcom we’ve all been waiting for. The show premieres on Hulu on March 28, so stock up on the rosé, fluff up your best throw pillows, and get ready for a Palm Springs extravaganza.