'How I Met Your Father' Cancelled After 2 Seasons

Hulu's sitcom "How I Met Your Father" canceled after two seasons due to low ratings, leaving viewers wondering about the father's identity.

Hulu's original American sitcom series, How I Met Your Father, faced an unfortunate fate as it was canceled after just two seasons due to its low ratings. The show was inspired by the popular American sitcom, How I Met Your Mother, created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays. Created by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger, the series consisted of a total of 30 episodes across its two seasons.

The first episode of How I Met Your Father premiered on January 18, 2022, while the so-called final episode aired on July 11, 2023, exclusively on Hulu. The main cast included Hilary Duff in the lead role of Sophie, alongside Christopher Lowell, Francia Raisa, Suraj Sharma, Tom Ainsley, Tien Tran, and Kim Cattrall. The series was produced by Bays Thomas Productions, The Walk-Up Company, and 20th Television, with Hilary Duff also serving as one of the producers.

Variety confirmed on September 1, 2023, that Hulu made the decision to cancel How I Met Your Father after just two seasons. The streaming platform cited the show not being "well received" by viewers as the reason for its premature ending. This news left viewers wondering about the identity of Sophie's child's father, a question that will now remain unanswered.

Despite its cancellation, How I Met Your Father did receive recognition at the Primetime Emmy Awards in 2022. The series won in the categories of Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series and Outstanding Multi-Camera Picture Editing for a Comedy Series. However, the show received mixed reviews from critics, ultimately contributing to its downfall.

Isaac Aptaker, the creator of the series, expressed his excitement about the Emmy nomination for the show's second season on Instagram. However, this excitement was short-lived as the series faced its untimely cancellation. How I Met Your Father did feature notable cameos, including Neil Patrick Harris, but it failed to capture the same level of quick wit and environmental setup as its predecessor, How I Met Your Mother.

Hulu did not disclose specific viewership numbers to justify their decision to cancel the show, but they attributed it to poor ratings. Currently, the series creators, Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger, are under a 3-year contract with Disney and Hulu for future collaborations, indicating that they still have opportunities ahead.

How I Met Your Father follows a narrative set in the future, where Sophie recounts the story of how she met her child's father in 2021. The series also delves into the lives of Sophie's close friends as they navigate their own identities, desires, and experiences with love in the modern era of dating apps and endless choices.

The official synopsis provided by Hulu for How I Met Your Father is as follows:

"In the near future, Sophie is telling her son the story of how she met his father: a story that takes us back to the present, where Sophie and her tight-knit group of friends are in the midst of discovering themselves, their aspirations, and how to find love in a world filled with dating apps and limitless options."

All 30 episodes of How I Met Your Father are available for streaming on the Hulu app. The series is included in the 30-day free trial version of Hulu, and after that, viewers can opt for a subscription at $7.99 per month with ads or $14.99 per month without ads. So, if you're interested in watching this captivating series in its entirety, make sure to catch it on Hulu.