Why was PEN15 Cancelled?

The decision to end the show reportedly comes from stars/creators Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle, who play 13-year-old versions of themselves on the series. Hulu wanted to do more seasons and is leaving the door open if the duo wants to return to the show later on down the road.

What is Maya’s diagnosis PEN15?

Kathy got the house, and as Anna says, “If he doesn’t get me too, then what’s he gonna do?” Meanwhile, Maya gets diagnosed with ADD and Irlen Syndrome. She is prescribed medication for the former and Matrix glasses for the latter.

Is PEN15 based on real experiences?

In recalling stories from seventh grade, Maya Erskine, Anna Konkle and Sam Zvibleman were so entertained by their own memories that, in 2019, the close friends created PEN15, a comedy series where Erskine and Konkle, then 32, portrayed their semi-autobiographical journeys through middle school.

Does Maya wear a wig in PEN15?

The women then moved to an adjacent costume trailer to complete their “PEN15” looks: for Maya, a black bowl-cut wig that resembles a giant porcini mushroom, similar to Erskine’s haircut in fifth grade; for Anna, a set of protruding pop-in braces that mimic the ones Konkle had to wear—twice.