How to Die Alone

Synopsis

Mel is a broke, fat, Black JFK airport employee who's never been in love and forgotten how to dream, until an accidental brush with death catapults her on a journey to finally take flight and start living by any means necessary.

First Air Date: 2024-09-13

Last Air Date: 2024-09-27

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Created By: Natasha Rothwell

Networks: Hulu

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Top Cast

Natasha Rothwell as Melissa
Conrad Ricamora as Rory
Jocko Sims as Alex
KeiLyn Durrel Jones as Terrance
Michelle McLeod as Patti
Jaylee Hamidi as Allie
Elle Lorraine as Kaya
Chris Powell as Deshawn
Arkie Kandola as Shaun Gill
Melissa DuPrey as Tamika

Seasons

Season 1 (2024)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Stop Living (2024-09-13)

When Mel's best friend deserts her on her birthday, she tries to salvage the day with a gift that knocks her out and wakes her up.
Ep. 2: Lie and Deny (2024-09-13)

Still in pain from her accident, Mel and Rory go on a prescription drug hunt in the airport's underbelly.
Ep. 3: Burn Bridges (2024-09-13)

A professional development classroom exercise reveals to Mel why and who has been holding her back.
Ep. 4: Settle (2024-09-13)

When Mel finds herself stuck between Alex's past, present and future, it drives her into the arms of a coworker.
Ep. 5: Trust No One (2024-09-20)

Mel arrives to her family's Thanksgiving dinner desperate to be seen in a new light while secretly engaging in psychological warfare with her brother.
Ep. 6: Let Fear Win (2024-09-20)

It's graduation day and Terrance surprises Mel with a gift she never expected.
Ep. 7: Kill Your Darlings (2024-09-27)

Mel hopes to ring in the New Year by winning Alex back.
Ep. 8: Get Lost (2024-09-27)

Mel’s world opens up as she takes her first flight.