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If you've ever had difficulty keeping up with all the incredible shows available on Hulu, you're not alone. With new series premiering every month and old favorites popping up, the options can get pretty overwhelming. From Emmy-winning dramas to comedies that will keep you laughing all day, Hulu has got something for everyone.
That's why we've rounded up some of the best binge-worthy shows you can watch on the streaming service right now. Among newer shows like Culprits and Faraway Downs, critically acclaimed dramas like The Handmaid's Tale and throwback series like Punk'd, you'll find the perfect show to stream in no time.
Ahead, these are the best TV shows to stream on Hulu right now.
Life & Beth
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Inspired by Amy Schumer's real childhood, Life & Beth features the comedian as the central character, a wine distributor whose seemingly storybook life is shattered once she learns of her estranged mother's (Laura Benanti) death. Moving forward, Beth reunites with her sister (Susannah Flood) and strives to find a new purpose. Catch up on the first season before the second premieres on Feb. 16.
Feud
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In another anthology project from Ryan Murphy, audiences are treated to a dramatized peek into some of history's most iconic rivalries. While season 1 explores the infamous '60s feud between Oscar-winning actresses Bette Davis (Susan Sarandon) and Joan Crawford (Jessica Lange) during and after the making of their film What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, season 2 — premiering weekly on FX throughout February and part of March — shifts focus to the falling-out between renowned writer Truman Capote and his clique of socialites, a.k.a. the Swans.
Abbott Elementary
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Quinta Brunson's mockumentary-style comedy, Abbott Elementary, follows a group of dedicated teachers who are doing their best in an underfunded public school in Philadelphia. Despite the odds seemingly being against them, these relatable educators go above and beyond the call of duty — all with a great sense of humor. So far, the show has taken home several Emmys, given ABC its highest ratings in years and has reached its third season, which premieres Feb. 7.
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Not Dead Yet
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It wasn't that long ago when Gina Rodriguez was the face of the popular CW series Jane the Virgin, and now she's hitting the small screen once more with this charming ABC sitcom. Not Dead Yet follows the life of Nell Serrano (Rodriguez), a down-on-her-luck woman who restarts her career as an obituary writer and encounters the ghosts of her subjects, receiving advice from them beyond the grave. Get up to speed with the first season before the season 2 premiere on Feb. 7.
Death and Other Details
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In this Agatha Christie-esque whodunnit series, Imogene Scott (Violett Beane) finds herself on a luxurious Mediterranean cruise — and when the obnoxious Keith (Michael Gladis) disrespects a staff worker in defense of his pricey watch, she decides to teach him a lesson. However, when Keith turns up dead the next day, Imogene is made the prime suspect in his murder, so she teams up with esteemed detective Rufus Cotesworth (Mandy Patinkin) to help clear her name.
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Culprits
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After successfully pulling off a high-stakes heist, a team of skilled criminals have gone their separate ways, attempting to leave their unlawful practices in the past. But when a cold-blooded assassin begins attacking them one by one, they must come together once again to protect themselves and their loved ones.
Fargo
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Based on the Coen brothers' revered 1996 classic, this satirical FX anthology crime series unfolds in the same universe, bringing forth new mysteries and characters each season. Available in its entirety, Season 5 starts off with the botched abduction of a Minnesota housewife in 2019, and features performances from Jon Hamm, Juno Temple, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Joe Keery, Lamorne Morris and more.
The Artful Dodger
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In this follow-up series to Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, viewers are introduced to Jack Dawkins (Thomas Brodie-Sangster), a reformed pickpocket–turned–skilled surgeon. Coaxed back into a life of crime — thanks to somebody from his past (David Thewlis, playing Fagin) — Jack grapples with the burdens of a double life, all while navigating his romantic feelings for Lady Belle (Maia Mitchell), the governor's daughter determined to become the first female surgeon.
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Faraway Downs
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Baz Luhrmann, the director of the adventure drama Australia, is rereleasing his 2008 epic as a six-episode miniseries titled Faraway Downs. In it, a recently widowed aristocrat (Nicole Kidman) teams up with a skilled cattle drover (Hugh Jackman) to protect her ranch from barons trying to claim it.
Moonlighting
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For the first time ever, this beloved '80s series is now available on streaming, with Hulu offering all five seasons. Moonlighting introduces us to Maddie Hayes (Cybill Shepherd), a former fashion model who falls victim to a financial scam. As she considers liquidating one of her last remaining investments, the Blue Moon Detective Agency, Det. David Addison (Bruce Willis) persuades Maddie to join forces and run the business as partners.
Black Cake
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When widow Eleanor Bennett (Chipo Chung) dies from cancer, she leaves her children, Byron (Ashley Thomas) and Benny (Adrienne Warren), a traditional Caribbean black cake from a family recipe and a flash drive containing decades-old secrets about her voyage from the Caribbean to America that will change their family dynamics forever. Based on Charmaine Wilkerson's best-selling novel of the same name, Black Cake also stars Mia Isaac and is executive-produced by Oprah Winfrey.
American Horror Story
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All seasons of the American Horror Story franchise can be streamed on Hulu — from Coven to 1984 to the currently-running 12th season, Delicate (of which part two will air this year). The anthology horror drama, created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, has a repertory cast that features Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates, Sarah Paulson, Angela Bassett and Evan Peters. The gory and sometimes disturbing over-the-top plotlines have earned the show and its cast numerous awards, including several Emmys and Golden Globes.
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Goosebumps
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Drawing inspiration from R.L. Stine's beloved '90s book series, Goosebumps sees Justin Long as Nathan Bratt, the town's new high school English teacher who moves into a storied house with a dark past — the very place where teen Harold Biddle was murdered three decades prior. Unleashing Harold's spirit that ultimately possesses Nathan, a group of nosy teens feel like "nepo murder babies" as they're targeted for for the sins their parents committed against Harold so many years ago.
Living for the Dead
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Narrated and executive produced by Kristen Stewart, this paranormal docuseries follows a fabulous crew of queer ghost hunters, featuring a tarot card reader (Ken Boggle), a tech expert (Alex Le May), a witch (Juju Bae), a paranormal researcher (Roz Hernandez) and a psychic medium (Logan Taylor). Together, they'll sashay their way through haunted hotspots across the nation — from Nevada's Clown Motel to Broadway's Palace Theatre — while proving that, sometimes, the best way to console the living is by communicating with the departed.
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Once Upon a Time
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Step into the charming coastal town of Storybrooke, Maine, where fairy-tale characters are suspended in time and stripped of their memories, all except for the Evil Queen, Regina (Lana Parrilla), who rules as mayor and author of the curse. Amid this enchantment, Regina's adopted son Henry (Jared S. Gilmore) seeks his birth mother, Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison) — daughter of Snow White (Ginnifer Goodwin) and Prince Charming (Josh Dallas) — to unleash her latent power to shatter the curse and restore the town's destiny.
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The Other Black Girl
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Adapted from Zakiya Dalila Harris' 2021 novel, The Other Black Girl follows Nella Rogers (Sinclair Daniel), an editorial assistant who's feeling lonely as the sole Black woman at the Wagner publishing house. However, the arrival of another Black colleague, Hazel (Ashleigh Murray) — initially a source of hope — spirals into something more sinister as Hazel gains undue favor and Nella's job is threatened, which leads her to unravel her co-worker's twisted past.
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The Kardashians
The Kardashian/Jenner empire found a new home on Hulu — and, bible, the vibes are better than ever. With new scandals surfacing, new and old relationships and individual career pursuits, the family never fails to keep you entertained with their luxurious, drama-filled lives. Binge the first four seasons before the next one starts, likely in spring/summer 2024.
Breeders
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This British satire explores the not-so-picture-perfect reality of raising children, despite what some mommy bloggers might tell you. Starring Martin Freeman and Daisy Haggard, the show's four seasons are available to stream now in full.
Cruel Summer
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Freeform's hit anthology series offers a captivating cocktail of mystery, suspense and '90s flair. With traumatic events revealed through multiple timelines (distinguished by various filters), from abductions to ride-or-die friendships, you'll be hooked from just one episode. Binge the first two seasons on Hulu now.
Solar Opposites
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On this out-of-this-world animated series, meet a crash-landed quartet of quirky aliens who grapple with their love-hate relationship with Earth. With Korvo (Justin Roiland, replaced by Dan Stevens in season 4) and Yumyulack's (Sean Giambrone) skepticism contrasting Terry (Thomas Middleditch) and Jesse's (Mary Mack) joy in simple pleasures, Solar Opposites serves up a cosmic blend of humor and absurdity. Season 4 launched in August 2023, with another already on the horizon.
Only Murders in the Building
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All-star trio Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez star on Only Murders in the Building, following a group of true crime-obsessed strangers who are brought together by a tragic death in their Upper West Side apartment building. They use their knowledge of true crime to investigate what really happened — and find themselves entangled in a web of lies. With a different murder to solve every season, the show has been renewed for a fourth one. No word yet on who next dies in the Arconia…
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Reservation Dogs
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Living in rural Oklahoma, four Indigenous teenagers will do anything to get to the distant land of California. They're willing to rob and steal in the hopes of getting their ticket out of town. But along the way, they must outsmart the junkyard meth heads and take on a tough rival gang. All three seasons are available to stream now.
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The Full Monty
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A quarter of a century after their initial formation as an all-male striptease group in the original ensemble comedy (also available on Hulu), the squad that famously went "the full monty" is back, resuming their journey through life's ups and downs in Sheffield, England. Simon Beaufoy, the film's original screenwriter, teams up with Alice Nutter to pen the script for this eight-part series. The show reunites the beloved castmembers from the film, including Robert Carlyle, Mark Addy, Tom Wilkinson, Paul Barber, Steve Huison and Lesley Sharp.
Futurama
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After concluding its 10th season in 2013, the animated sci-fi sitcom Futurama was revived by Hulu a decade later. The beloved series revolves around the adventures of Phillip J. Fry (Billy West), a pizza delivery guy who unexpectedly awakens in the distant future, where he joins forces with his colleagues Leela (Katey Sagal) and Bender (John DiMaggio). Together, they embark on package delivery missions across various planets.
Searching for Soul Food
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From Mississippi to Italy to South Africa, French-trained chef Alisa Reynolds tours the world in search of soul food on this food-travel docuseries. With a spirited bite, Reynolds explores the people, traditions and culture of the visited areas, expanding her palate and discovering which ingredients tether everyone across the globe.
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The Clearing
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Based on J.P. Pomare's book inspired by the real-life cult in Australia, this eight-part psychological thriller series stars The Lord of the Rings' Miranda Otto as Adrienne, a vicious cult leader who abducts young girls and gathers them under one roof, cleansing them of their presumed sins. Meanwhile, Freya (Teresa Palmer) has to face her own past experience with the cult after another child goes missing.
Drag Me to Dinner
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Drag queens not only can serve you looks, but also a sickening meal. On this competition series produced by David Burtka and hosted by Murray Hill, two teams of iconic queens go wig-to-wig to deliver a fabulous dinner party for judges Neil Patrick Harris, Bianca Del Rio and Haneefah Wood to feast on.
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The Bear
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The FX on Hulu original The Bear immediately became a fan favorite when it premiered in June 2022. Emmy winner Jeremy Allen White stars as Carmy, a young chef who's accustomed to working in the world of fine dining. After his brother takes his own life, he must return home to Chicago to run his family's sandwich shop. Between an unruly staff and a rundown kitchen, he fights to overhaul the restaurant and repair his strained familial relationships. With two seasons already streaming, the show has been renewed for a third.
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia's 16 seasons are all available on Hulu — with at least two more on the way — chronicling the lives of a morally bankrupt foursome who owns the very unsuccessful Paddy's Pub. Mac (Rob McElhenney), Dennis (Glenn Howerton), Charlie (Charlie Day), Sweet Dee (Kaitlin Olson) and Frank (Danny DeVito) can never seem to stoop too low in their scheming. From gaming the welfare system to pretending to be physically impaired to impersonating officers, they'll do anything in the name of making a few dollars.
Watch It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia on Hulu
Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi
Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi takes viewers across the United States while talking about all things cuisine in her travel docuseries Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi. The award-winning cookbook author sits down with the people who have helped shape what American food is today, exploring the culinary traditions of various immigrant groups. Seasons 1 and 2, as well as a four-episode holiday special, are out now.
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Class of '09
This FX suspense miniseries follows a class of FBI agents through various points in time, where each decade reveals new challenges from artificial intelligence gradually impacting the U.S. criminal justice system. Examining notions of what's considered fair and just, this thrilling limited series stars Brian Tyree Henry, Kate Mara, Sepideh Moafi and Brian J. Smith.
The Great
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On The Great, Elle Fanning stars as Empress Catherine II, known to most as Catherine the Great. This fictionalized look at Catherine's rise to power all began with her hopeful arrival in Russia — partaking in an arranged marriage to Emperor Peter III (Nicholas Hoult) — and her discovery of a dangerous and depraved world that she vows to change for the better. The entire series (three seasons) is now streaming in full.
Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
Decades after being sexualized as a young child actor, Brooke Shields is candidly reflecting on her life and reclaiming her power. In this two-part docuseries, Shields reveals personal insights into her career, past relationships, experience with sexual assault and much more.
Watch Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields on Hulu
Tiny Beautiful Things
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Based on Cheryl Strayed's essay book, Tiny Beautiful Things: Advice on Love and Life from Dear Sugar, this Reese Witherspoon- and Laura Dern-produced miniseries stars Kathryn Hahn as a writer named Clare, who becomes an esteemed advice columnist as her personal life goes downhill. While reflecting on her younger self — played by The Wilds star Sarah Pidgeon — helping others also leads Clare to rewrite her own story.
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New Girl
Who's that girl? It's Jess — and she's on Hulu now. This beloved seven-season sitcom follows a quirky educator (Zooey Deschanel) living in an L.A. apartment with several Millennial men (Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield and Lamorne Morris). Whether you're new to the series or streaming it for the umpteenth time, this show is a comfort watch just waiting to happen.
Up Here
Fans of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Schmigadoon! will be smitten with this new rom-com musical series that features songs by the Oscar-winning married duo who gave us "Let It Go" and all the opening theme songs from WandaVision. Mae Whitman stars as an aspiring writer named Lindsay who moves to N.Y.C. and falls for an unfulfilled investment banking analyst, Miguel (Carlos Valdes). Though they both have several loud inner voices offering unsolicited advice, together they learn that finding happiness comes from listening to your heart.
Great Expectations
Steven Knight's six-episode adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel follows an orphan named Pip (Fionn Whitehead), who is stricken by the schemes of spinster Miss Havisham (Olivia Colman). Executive-produced by Knight, Ridley Scott and Tom Hardy, the miniseries premiered on March 26.
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Wreck
Get ready to slay! In the LGBTQ slasher comedy series, 19-year-old Jaimie Walsh (Oscar Kennedy) boards the Sacramentum under a false identity to investigate the disappearance of his sister and joins the cruise ship's staff she was working for three months prior.
History of the World: Part II
More than four decades after his iconic 1981 comedy, History of the World: Part I (which is also available to stream on Hulu), EGOT-winner Mel Brooks returns with a limited variety sketch series that satirizes key events in recorded history. Jam-packed with Hollywood's most prominent comedians — such as Wanda Sykes, Seth Rogen and Danny DeVito, among other notable actors — this eight-episode sequel is a wild blast from the past.
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UnPrisoned
Inspired by the life of author Tracy McMillan, UnPrisoned stars Kerry Washington as relationship therapist and single mom Paige, whose father (Delroy Lindo) is released from a 17-year prison sentence for dealing drugs. To help him get back on his feet, Paige invites her dad to stay with her and her son in their new home.
Extraordinary
In a world where those over 18 acquire their own superpower, a young woman in her mid-20s has to grapple with never getting one and come to terms with who she was always meant to be. Starring Máiréad Tyers, this superhero comedy was renewed for a second season before premiering in January 2023.
Stolen Youth: Inside the Cult at Sarah Lawrence
For those interested in the true crime genre, this title should be added to your queue. Over three hour-long parts, Hulu's 2023 docuseries explores the disturbing acts of Larry Ray and his sex cult at Sarah Lawrence College, featuring firsthand testimonies and never-before-seen footage from Ray and survivors.
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Normal People
Based on Sally Rooney's eponymous novel, 2020's miniseries follows the on-again-off-again relationship between Marianne and Connell — played by Daisy Edgar Jones and Paul Mescal, with an undeniable chemistry — who find their way back to each other in different stages of their lives. Be careful, though: It's a stunningly steamy watch, yes, but it'll also brutally tug at your heartstrings in its subtle moments.
Watch Normal People on Netflix
The Bold Type
Inspired by the former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan magazine — who's also an executive producer on this show — Freeform's dramedy follows the glamorous lives of three women who all work together for Scarlet, a fictional women's magazine. Spanning five seasons, this series stars Katie Stevens, Aisha Dee and Meghann Fahy (who you might now recognize as Daphne from season 2 of The White Lotus).
RuPaul's Drag Race
If your TV library is open, then you should be sashaying toward your couch immediately. RuPaul's drag competition series follows a range of talented drag queens who compete against each other in various challenges, from lip-sync battles to celebrity impersonations to so much more. Enjoy Hulu's selection of the show's earlier seasons, as well as four seasons of All Stars.
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Fleishman Is in Trouble
Hulu's original series is an adaptation of journalist and New York Times staff writer Taffy Brodesser-Akner's 2019 novel of the same name. Jesse Eisenberg stars as Toby Fleishman, who is just beginning his journey into the world of dating after his divorce. But when his ex-wife drops their two children off with him in the middle of the night and then disappears, Toby's world is sent into a tailspin. Claire Danes and Lizzy Caplan also star.
Watch Fleishman Is in Trouble on Hulu
Welcome to Chippendales
In November 2022, Hulu premiered the true crime miniseries Welcome to Chippendales, which Kumail Nanjiani both stars in and executive produced. The series follows Indian immigrant Somen "Steve" Banerjee, who becomes the unlikely founder of the famed male revue, Chippendales. But after the strip club becomes a cultural phenomenon, things turn shocking when his business partner Nick De Noia (Murray Bartlett) is murdered.
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The Handmaid's Tale
The fifth season of The Handmaid's Tale wrapped up in November 2022, so it's the perfect time to binge before its sixth and final season. The series, based on Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel of the same name, transports viewers to the totalitarian society of Gilead. Elisabeth Moss stars as June, whose journey has spanned from merely trying to survive all the way to her quest for revenge amid a revolution.
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Reboot
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When a fictional early-2000s family sitcom is given a reboot order, its dysfunctional cast has much to hash out. The former costars must work through their issues that date all the way back to when their show was first on the air — all while navigating a very different entertainment industry. With Modern Family co-creator Steven Levitan at the helm and an all-star cast including Keegan-Michael Key, Johnny Knoxville, Rachel Bloom and Judy Greer, Reboot shined with its first season, despite its 2023 cancellation.
This Fool
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Renewed for season two, This Fool follows Julio Lopez (Chris Estrada), a 30-year-old with a heart of gold who just happens to be still living at home with his family in South Central Los Angeles. Julio works at Hugs Not Thugs, a gang rehabilitation non-profit where he goes above and beyond to help everyone but himself. While attempting to better the members of his community, including his ex-gang member cousin Luis (Frankie Quiñones), Julio must also work to overcome his own personal issues.
Ramy
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Ramy Youssef stars as Ramy Hassan, a first-generation Egyptian American living in a very politically divided New Jersey neighborhood. Constantly torn between his morally concerned Muslim community and his millennial friends living recklessly, he still tries to live life like any other twentysomething.
Little Fires Everywhere
Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington take the lead in Little Fires Everywhere, based on Celeste Ng's 2017 best-selling novel of the same name. Set in Shaker Heights, Ohio, in the late '90s, it follows the entangled lives of the seemingly perfect Richardson family and the mother-and-daughter duo who upend their lives. When things grow tense between the two families, shocking revelations are uncovered.
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How I Met Your Father
How I Met Your Mother's plotline is flipped in its spin-off, How I Met Your Father. Hilary Duff stars as Sophie Tompkins as she recounts the journey to meeting her son's father. Along the way, Sophie and her friends work through all the typical life crises of their early-30s — from figuring out who they are to how to lock down a relationship on a dating app. The complete first and second seasons are available to watch now.
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Single Drunk Female
After an embarrassing public breakdown at her New York media company, the life of Samantha Fink (Sofia Black-D'Elia), a twentysomething woman experiencing alcohol addiction, is upended when she is forced to move home with her overbearing mother. As she sobers up in the hopes of avoiding jail time, she sets out to figure out how to be her best self while dealing with the remains of the life she left behind. The series premiered its second season on Freeform on April 12, with Breakfast Club castmates Ally Sheedy and Molly Ringwald reuniting for an episode.
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Love, Victor
Set in the world of the 2018 film Love, Simon, spin-off series Love, Victor follows Victor, a closeted gay student at Creekwood High School who's on his own journey of self-discovery. When things become tough both at home and school, Victor reaches out to Simon to help him navigate the ups and downs of high school.
PEN15
PEN15 takes viewers back to their middle school days as comedians Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle star in the adult comedy, playing 13-year-old versions of themselves. Set in the year 2000, the outcast BFFs take on all their middle school milestones together, from dealing with peer pressure to their first kiss.
The Dropout
Amanda Seyfried stars as Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes in The Dropout, chronicling her journey to become the world's youngest self-made female billionaire — and the fraudsters' ultimate fall from grace. The shocking and almost unbelievable story of the healthcare technology company and the woman behind it tells a tale of lies and corruption that's filled with twists and turns.
Pam & Tommy
Lily James and Sebastian Stan are unrecognizable in Pam & Tommy, taking on the roles of Baywatch star Pamela Anderson and Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee in the aftermath of their honeymoon sex tape leak. After the VHS is stolen from the couple's home by a disgruntled contractor, it hits the web and quickly becomes a global sensation. The eight-part limited series looks into the heartbreaking impact it had on Anderson and how the scandal led to years of sexual shaming.
Candy
Jessica Biel stars as Candy Montgomery, a 1980s housewife and mother who did everything by the books. But behind the perfect family and nice house, she begged for just a bit of freedom. Candy, based on a true story, chronicles what led up to the shocking murder of her friend, Betty Gore, and the infamous trial that found Candy not guilty.
The Girl from Plainville
Inspired by the shocking true story, The Girl from Plainville follows the events leading up to Michelle Carter's groundbreaking "texting-suicide" case. Based on Jesse Barron's Esquire article, the limited series looks at Michelle and Conrad Roy III's relationship, the days leading up to Conrad's death and the trial that led to Michelle's ultimate conviction of involuntary manslaughter.
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Under the Banner of Heaven
Based on the best-selling novel by Jon Krakauer, Under the Banner of Heaven tells the true story of the brutal murder of Brenda Wright Lafferty and her infant daughter in a suburb of Utah. As the case is investigated by Det. Jeb Pyre, he discovers unsettling truths about the origins of the Latter-day Saint religion that come to test his faith. Andrew Garfield, Sam Worthington and Daisy Edgar-Jones star in the seven-episode miniseries.
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Devs
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Following the apparent suicide of Lily Chan's (Sonoya Mizuno) boyfriend, she begins to suspect something just isn't right. She begins her own investigation — and all signs point to Amaya, the innovative tech company where she works. It's not long before Lily begins to suspect that Forest (Nick Offerman), Amaya's CEO, and Devs, the company's secret development division, have something to do with her boyfriend's death.
Difficult People
Julie and Billy don't really get why people don't like them. The pair of thirtysomething wannabe comedians grow increasingly bitter as their friends find love and happiness. As they struggle through life in the Big Apple, they end up in some hilariously awkward situations. Julie Klausner and Billy Eichner star on the Amy Poehler-produced series.
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The Americans
Partially based on a true story, The Americans follows Philip (Matthew Rhys) and Elizabeth Jennings (Keri Russell) — two KGB spies in an arranged marriage. The pair relocated to Washington D.C., with their two children, and pose as average Americans. Taking place shortly after Ronald Reagan becomes president, Philip and Elizabeth must navigate their responsibilities as well as their complex marriage as the Cold War escalates. Things are further complicated when an FBI agent tasked with fighting foreign agents on U.S. soil moves in next door.
Tell Me Lies
Lucy Albright (Grace Van Patten) and Stephen DeMarco's (Jackson White) relationship begins much the same as any other college romance, but their seemingly mundane choices lead to irreversible consequences. Over the course of eight years, their toxic entanglement permanently changes their lives — as well as the lives of everyone they know.
The Patient
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When therapist Alan Strauss is held prisoner by his serial killer patient, he must help him curb his urges to kill — or he'll end up dead himself. While attempting to unravel his patient's incredibly disturbing mind, Alan grapples with his own past through his own painful memories, like his recently deceased wife and his estranged son. Steve Carell and Domhnall Gleeson star.
Atlanta
Atlanta is the place to be for up-and-coming rappers — and one of those aspiring artists is Alfred Miles. His manager is his cousin Earn, who suddenly finds himself in the middle of the local rap scene after returning home. Earn will do whatever he can to get Alfred his big break. Brian Tyree Henry and LaKeith Stanfield star alongside series creator Donald Glover, who took home a Primetime Emmy for his role in 2017.
The Good Doctor
The Good Doctor, which will end after its seventh season that begins on Feb. 20, follows Shaun Murphy (Freddie Highmore), a young surgeon with autism and savant syndrome. After growing up in a quiet country town where he experienced a troubled childhood, he relocates to join a prestigious hospital's surgical unit — a far cry from what he's used to. Without anyone to lean on, he must use his incredible medical gifts to save lives while challenging the skepticism of his fellow doctors.
Station 19
Grey's Anatomy spinoff Station 19 (ending after its seventh season, which starts March 14) chronicles the lives of the brave people at the Seattle-based firehouse. The team of highly regarded firefighters and trained EMTs work in 24-hour shifts, causing sparks to fly between the crew — even when they're not battling blazes.
Schitt's Creek
Schitt's Creek made its Hulu debut in October 2022, and the show's six seasons are certainly worth a binge session. When filthy rich video store magnate Johnny Rose suddenly goes broke, he and his family are forced to relocate to the small Ontario town of Schitt's Creek, which they once bought as a joke. Johnny (Eugene Levy), along with his wife Moira (Catherine O'Hara) and their kids, David (Dan Levy) and Alexis (Annie Murphy), must learn how to live without their massive fortune. During its run, the series took home numerous awards and broke Emmy records when it won all seven major comedy awards in 2020.
Broad City
Broad City creators Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer take on N.Y.C. in their web series–turned–Comedy Central hit, playing twentysomething versions of themselves navigating life in the Big Apple on a small budget. Their adventures may often lead them down some truly bizarre paths, but throughout the series, they prove that they won't hesitate to put themselves into sticky situations.
Welcome to Wrexham
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During the pandemic, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney bought the world's third-oldest professional football team — despite having absolutely no experience in the sport or having ever met in real life. Welcome to Wrexham chronicles the pair's attempt to create an underdog story for the team while getting a crash course on running a football club. (They got their wish — Wrexham secured promotion up to the English Football League at the end of April 2023 with a 3–1 win over Boreham Wood. An overwhelmed Reynolds and McElhenney were there to watch it happen.) The show's third season will premiere in 2024.
Watch Welcome to Wrexham on Hulu
Punk'd
For viewers looking to get a bit nostalgic, seasons 1 and 2 of the celebrity prank show Punk'd are on Hulu. The Ashton Kutcher-hosted MTV favorite features everyone from Justin Timberlake to Britney Spears as they get caught on camera having wild reactions to bizarre scenarios.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Get transported back to the early-2000s with all seven seasons of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, based on the movie of the same name. Sarah Michelle Gellar stars as Buffy on the supernatural drama, living in a town atop a gateway to the realm of demons. As a Slayer, Buffy is one in a long lineage of women chosen to protect Earth from vampires, demons and other forces of darkness.
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Abominable and the Invisible City
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Abominable and the Invisible City, the spin-off to Dreamwork's 2019 flick, premiered its second season on Hulu in March 2023. On the animated series, Yi, Jin and Peng discover that their surroundings are bursting with magical creatures — who all seem to need their assistance. The trio set out on new adventures alongside their yeti friend, Everest.
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Bob's Burgers
Now is the best time to catch up on the first 14 seasons of the animated favorite Bob's Burgers, chronicling the lives of the Belcher family — Bob and Linda and their three children, Tina, Gene and Louise. As a third-generation restaurateur, Bob is the proud owner of Bob's Burgers, serving up various unusual creations. While his family supports his dreams, the joint is constantly at risk of going out of business, whether it's due to Jimmy Pesto's nearby pasta place or Linda's health inspector ex.
Adventure Time
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Cartoon Network hit Adventure Time follows the adventures of 12-year-old Finn and his magical dog Jake as they fight evil in the Land of Ooo. That includes battling the Ice King, who is constantly attempting to steal away Princess Bubblegum and make her his wife.
My Hero Academia
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My Hero Academia has become a favorite among anime fans. Taking place in a world where most of the population is born with special powers, Izuku Midoriya dreams of becoming a hero one day — except he never gets his powers. Determined to enroll in a prestigious hero academy anyway, Izuku gets a helping hand from All Might, the most famous hero in the world.
Watch My Hero Academia on Hulu
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