Mindy Kaling co-created the Lakers-inspired series about a reformed party girl who unexpectedly becomes the president of the juggernaut sports franchise owned by her family.

A Knives Out Story," her last major comedic role. Hudson played a scandal-ridden fashion designer, skewering the shallow costumes a certain kind of rich social justice influencer wears with giddy, screwball aplomb.

Mindy Kaling's new comedy series has all the ingredients for a successful comedy series if you stick around long enough.