The Dar brothers are back, and they are still spectacularly bad at being criminals. Following the success of its debut in 2025, Hulu and Onyx Collective have officially set the stage for the return of Philadelphia’s favorite accidental drug lords. As of May 10, 2026, the countdown is nearly over.
Release Date and Where to Watch
The second season of Deli Boys is just around the corner.
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Official Premiere Date: Thursday, May 28, 2026.
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Platform: Streaming exclusively on Hulu (and Hulu on Disney+) in the U.S. Internationally, it will be available on Disney+.
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Binge Status: All six episodes of Season 2 will drop at once, making it a perfect weekend binge.
Cast News: New Allies and Antagonists
The core cast returns, joined by a roster of comedy heavyweights that suggest a major shift in the scale of the DarCo empire.
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The Dar Brothers: Asif Ali (Mir) and Saagar Shaikh (Raj) are confirmed to return.
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The Brains: Poorna Jagannathan (Lucky) returns as the only person keeping the operation from collapsing.
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New Series Regular: Fred Armisen joins the cast as Max Sugar, a volatile casino king and money launderer who becomes Lucky’s new “chaotic situationship.”
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High-Profile Guest Stars:
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Kumail Nanjiani: Recurring as Danyal, a high-priced defense attorney hired by Max Sugar.
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Andrew Rannells: Recurring as Andrew Chadwater, a polished D.A. with dreams of becoming Philadelphia’s mayor—if he can bust the Deli Boys.
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Lilly Singh: Guest stars as Aisha, the wife of Maalik Ali, who develops an obsession with Raj.
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Tan France returns as the fan-favorite British-Pakistani mobster Zubair.
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Robin Thede: Joins as Dr. Iverson, a therapist with “questionable ethics” who may be exactly what this family needs.
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Story Details: More Money, More Problems
Season 2 picks up in the fallout of the first season’s finale, with the Dar brothers realizing that inheriting a criminal empire was the easy part; keeping it is the real challenge.
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Drowning in Cash: The brothers are now “drowning in dirty cash” and must find a way to clean it without attracting the attention of the FBI or the ambitious District Attorney.
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Raj’s Revenge: Raj is officially leaning into his “revenge arc” against Ahmad (Brian George), though early teasers suggest he’s doing so with his signature lack of grace.
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Mir’s Ambition: Mir is desperately trying to scale “DarCo” into a legitimate (or at least functional) enterprise, but his efforts to expand often result in near-catastrophic situations.
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Max Sugar’s Influence: The introduction of Fred Armisen’s character brings a new level of danger. As a gambling magnate, he offers a way to launder their millions, but his unpredictable behavior threatens to lose their entire fortune on a single hand of blackjack.
As of today, May 10, 2026, the first season is available in full on Hulu. With the premiere of Season 2 less than three weeks away, it’s the perfect time to catch up on the Dars’ first foray into the world of pastrami and narcotics.