Summary
Hulu has canceled How I Met Your Father after two seasons, leaving many unresolved storylines including the identity of the eponymous father.
In 2022, Hilary Duff's character embarks on a quest for love in the vibrant city of New York, accompanied by her close-knit group of friends. Meanwhile, an intriguing aspect of the show unfolds through parallel storytelling: Future Sophie, in the year 2050, recounts the enchanting tale of how she encountered her child's father, reminiscent of Ted's children in the original series.
Hulu has decided to cancel How I Met Your Father after its second season. The show, which is a spinoff of How I Met Your Mother, revolves around the character Sophie Tompkins, played by Hilary Duff, as she navigates through life in New York City with her group of friends in 2022. In a parallel storyline set in the year 2050, Future Sophie, portrayed by Kim Cattrall, narrates the story of how she met the father of her son, similar to how Ted's kids were told the story in the original show.
As reported by TVLine, Hulu's decision to cancel How I Met Your Father has come just two months after the conclusion of its second season. As of now, no explanation has been provided as to why the streaming platform opted not to renew the sitcom for a third season. With the absence of a third season, numerous plotlines remain unresolved, including the mystery surrounding the identity of the title character, the father.
Why How I Met Your Father's Cancelation Is Disappointing
How I Met Your Father faced the challenge of maintaining its intrigue without relying excessively on the nostalgia of How I Met Your Mother. This task was made even more difficult by including appearances from beloved characters such as Robin Scherbatsky, Barney Stinson, and the Captain. However, as season 2 progressed, How I Met Your Father began to find its own identity. It stopped relying on cameos from How I Met Your Mother and developed its own unique brand of humor, while also delving deeper into the personalities of Sophie and the other original characters.
Although the identity of the father was likely intended to remain a mystery until the series finale, the season 2 finale left several compelling cliffhangers that would have needed to be addressed in the beginning of season 3. Sophie and Jesse finally confessed their love for each other and shared a passionate kiss in the rain. Sid and Hannah ended their marriage due to the strains of a long-distance relationship and the realization that their feelings for each other had changed. Meanwhile, Val and Drew's relationship grew more intimate, although Future Sophie hinted that Val would ultimately end up with Charlie and they would have a son.
After the cameos by Robin and the Captain in the first season's finale, the highlight of the second season of How I Met Your Mother was the inclusion of more cameos from the original show. Following the conclusion of How I Met Your Father season 2, the main attraction of season 3 shifted towards discovering the fate of the spinoff's original characters and their intricate relationships. Although How I Met Your Father may not continue on Hulu, there remains a possibility for its revival elsewhere, offering hope for the resolution of the show's countless unresolved storylines in the future.
