This story contains spoilers for How I Met Your Father season 2.
The season 2 finale of How I Met Your Father aired on Hulu in July — and now it seems it was also the series finale.
The last episode came with some twists fans both did and didn't expect. Viewers witnessed Sophie (Hilary Duff) finally confess her resurfaced feelings for Jesse (Christopher Lowell), resulting in a kiss worthy of a romantic comedy.
Meanwhile, Sid (Suraj Sharma) and his wife Hannah (Ashley Reyes) split after she suspected something happened between him and Sophie. But in the biggest shock, folks learned that currently single Valentina (Francia Raisa) not only made out with Sophie's ex Drew (Josh Peck), but she got back together with her last boyfriend Charlie (Tom Ainsley) in a flash forward only a future Sophie (Kim Cattrall) could deliver.
Needless to say, the season 2 finale left many wondering about a potential season 3. Unfortunately, there isn't good news for HIMYF fans.
Will there be a season 3 of How I Met Your Father?
No, there will be no How I Met Your Father season 3, according to Deadline. Hulu has officially canceled the series after two seasons, despite the fact that it received major recognition at the 2023 Primetime Emmy Awards, earning three nominations.
"#HIMYF has received 3 nominations at the upcoming #Emmys!" the series' social team wrote on July 12. "Outstanding Picture Editing for a Comedy Series - Russell Griffin. Outstanding Cinematography for a Multi-Camera Series (Half-Hour) - Gary Baum. Outstanding Production Design For A Narrative Program (Half-Hour)."
There also doesn't seem to be much hope that the show might be resurrected on another network, as executive producer Craig Thomas responded to the news with a statement that suggested this was the end.
"Thanks to the wonderful cast and crew who worked so hard on #HIMYF, sometimes this is how it goes in this crazy business. I will miss the feeling, even from afar, of a bunch of #HIMYM production all-stars continuing to make stuff together which always made my heart feel full!"
Did Sophie and Jesse get together in How I Met Your Mother season 2?
In the season 2 finale, fans learned that Sophie still had feelings for Jesse after a tumultuous relationship that didn't really begin. Like the season before, she had an a-ha moment before declaring her love for the musician in the middle of a hurricane outside of Pemberton's. To make the moment even more picturesque, the two shared a heartfelt kiss and implied they were a couple once more.
While the two shared a kiss in the last episode of season 2, it wasn't clear if Jesse was in fact, the titular "father" of the series. That said, Hilary did mention how much she adored her character's willingness to take risks for love.
"She’s so open-hearted and open-minded, and I love that,” she told Shape in June. "She’s not afraid to look dumb, and I feel like in this world of being scared to fail, we're also afraid to take chances … she still has this childlike quality where she’s unafraid of that."
Where can I watch and stream How I Met Your Father?
If you want to go back and revisit How I Met Your Father's first two seasons, you can watch them on Hulu. You will need to set up an account, though. The popular streamer offers a selection of plans, starting at $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year. But before committing to a subscriptions, you can try a 30-day free trial first. Hulu also offers bundles with Live TV, Disney+ and ESPN+.
Once you're all set up, click on the show's title page on Hulu's website or on the Hulu app.
