The Best Hulu Original TV Shows To Watch Right Now
In recent years, streaming services have been producing a plethora of engaging and award-winning programming, adding more scripted series to the many already airing across network and premium cable channels. Hulu has not been an exception.
The streaming service may not have as large of a library as Netflix, but it has expanded over the years to include a number of memorable original series worthy of checking out.
From The Great to UnPrisoned, the streaming service has delivered some excellent content, and you can get all of it with a Hulu subscription. To help narrow it down for your next binge-watch, we've compiled several of the best Hulu original series that you can watch right now.
The Handmaid’s Tale
Probably one of the most popular Hulu original shows, The Handmaid’s Tale has continued to prove just how amazing of a series it is through its brilliant storytelling and fantastic acting. In this original series adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s novel, the United States has become a dystopian society where women are seen as property of the state and used in order to reproduce. However, it’s not long before they begin to rise up, and take back their freedom. Having been the recipient of many Emmy awards, with five seasons and a sixth (and final one) on the way, this is a show you certainly want to check out.
Stream The Handmaid's Tale on Hulu.
Pam & Tommy
Let’s move on to a great biographical miniseries. Pam & Tommy, starring Lily James and Sebastian Stan in the titular roles, covers the relationship that Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee had back in the ‘90s, and the sex tape they made on their honeymoon that was released to the public without their consent, including all of the backlash that came with it. The series was nominated for several Primetime Emmy awards, and the Pam & Tommy cast was all amazingly talented.
The Act
If you want another intriguing biographical miniseries, then The Act is for you. In this miniseries based on a true story, we follow Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother, who, for years, pretended that her daughter had serious illnesses. The story ultimately ended in tragedy. Starring Joey King from The Kissing Booth cast as well as Patricia Arquette, this miniseries is suspenseful and brilliantly acted. With eight episodes, it’s the perfect series to watch in an afternoon, and with Gypsy Rose out of prison now, it’s the best time to learn about her story.
Welcome To Chippendales
Ever wonder how one of the most famous male strip clubs started? Get a dramatization of that story here with Welcome to Chippendales. The Hulu original series tells the story of Steve Banerjee, a young man who is looking to become successful in America by creating Chippendales, but years later, every part of his success starts falling to pieces. The Welcome to Chippendales cast is full of talent, and the story is intriguing from start to end.
Stream Welcome to Chippendales on Hulu.
The Great
At the beginning of every episode, The Great informs viewers that it’s “an occasionally true story,” and it is. Of course, this Hulu original is the brainchild of The Favourite scribe Tony McNamara, who seems to relish in the lavish frivolity of royalty. The Great, which stars Nicholas Hoult and Elle Fanning as part of the fantastic The Great cast, is loosely based on the life of Catherine the Great who, after marrying Peter III of Russia, plots to kill him.
There are a lot of great wigs, wildly over-the-top characters, and scathing commentary. The series is nothing short of comedic brilliance, boosted by strong performances, and is worth every minute of your time. There are three seasons to binge, so get down to watching. Huzzah!
Nine Perfect Strangers
Starring Nicole Kidman, Nine Perfect Strangers is the show you have to watch if you’re craving a drama. The series follows a group of individuals who travel to a healing retreat, only to find out that this place is anything but peaceful – with plenty of strange problems hidden right under their noses.
Nine Perfect Strangers is one of those shows where you will be on the edge of your seat the entire time. You’ll be waiting to solve the mystery only for another one to appear not that long after. If you like The White Lotus, this show is perfect for you, because it puts a bunch of strangers into one space, and you get to watch them try and figure out what is going on all from the comfort of your couch.
Stream Nine Perfect Strangers on Hulu.
Moving
In a world oversaturated by superhero shows, Moving is a breath of fresh air. This South Korean web series tells the story of teenagers in high school who all have superpowers and the story of how their parents discover them – and how it connects to their own lives, too.
South Korean film and TV itself has increased in popularity over the last few years, from huge shows like Squid Game to Best Picture-winning movies like Parasite. In Moving, fans are given more of a humane look into the life of superheroes and how it would affect the average person, rather than something gritty or gorey like The Boys. With twenty episodes, there’s plenty to love.
Ramy
Hulu’s Ramy garnered a 2020 Golden Globe win for series star and co-creator Ramy Youssef. The series is a character study that turns Ramy into his own worst enemy. As he seeks to find love, religious guidance, and purpose, Ramy's good intentions often blow up in his face.
Ramy's first two seasons also explore the duality of his Egyptian-American identity and takes the time to flesh out the supporting characters as well. The series is poignant, funny, and emotionally raw. Ramy Season 2 takes things a step further and really examines the titular character more deeply through the eyes of other people, including second season addition, Mahershala Ali.
Only Murders In The Building
Ever wonder what would happen if Martin Short, Selena Gomez and Steve Martin were all in the same apartment building together and a murder happened? That’s what Only Murders in the Building answers – well, they play characters who live in an apartment building anyway. This fun Hulu series tells the story of three podcasters who use their true crime knowledge to solve a murder within their home, despite not really being investigators at all.
The Only Murders in the Building cast is star-studded, hilarious, and will almost make you want to become a true crime enthusiast so you can look as cool as them while they solve a murder. There are three full seasons to watch, with a fourth season on the way.
Stream Only Murders in the Building on Hulu.
Fleishman Is In Trouble
In this drama starring Jesse Eisenberg, Fleishman is in Trouble is all about Dr. Toby Fleishman, a man who is recently divorced and trying to stabilize his now single life when all of a sudden, his ex-wife vanishes, and now he has to take care of their children on his own while also trying to learn the ways of being a single parent. However, he finds out that the way to figure out where his wife went is to find out what went wrong in their marriage. That alone could be the key. The series received positive reviews from critics, and had some stellar performances.
Stream Fleishman is in Trouble on Hulu.
Normal People
The rise and fall of Marianne's relationship with Connell is at the core of Normal People. Based on the novel by Sally Rooney and starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal, their romance begins while they're at school in a small Irish town and carries on through their years at college. The series is replete with fantastic and complex performances that make the series all the more intimate and crushingly powerful in its execution. One of the standouts of Normal People is that the show doesn't shy away from the messy, complicated love lives of its lead characters, which makes for an intense and wondrous binge.
Solar Opposites
Co-created by Mike McMahan and Justin Roiland, Solar Opposites is an animated series tailored for adult audiences. With four seasons under its belt, the show revolves around a family of aliens forced to remain on Earth after crash-landing on the planet, leading to a string of subsequent adventures. Garnering praise from critics, the series is sprinkled with moments that might just have you clutching your side from fits of laughter. There’s even a Christmas special and a Halloween special you can watch.
Stream Solar Opposites on Hulu.
The Bear
If you want to talk about a stressful show, you need to check out The Bear. This Hulu original, starring Jeremy Allen White, follows Carmy, a chef who once worked in a fine-dining restaurant and returns home to his family’s sandwich shop in Chicago to run it after his brother commits suicide. The show is so good and the story is amazing as well, and you get to see some stunning (and quite plainly, delicious) food. White is a fantastic lead, and the rest of The Bear cast is stunning, too. You don’t want to miss out on this one - and there are already two seasons to watch. It won tons of recognition at the 75th Primtime Emmy Awards.
History Of The World, Part II
If you’re looking for a hilarious sketch comedy show, be sure to check out History of the World, Part II. The limited series is a sequel to the 1981 Mel Brooks film, History of the World, Part 1, and is exactly what you would expect it to be — a sketch show about historical events of the world, but parodied and extremely funny, featuring tales about human legends and different periods of time. The History of the World, Part II cast is freaking enormous. I’m sure that with each of its episodes, you’ll find someone you love to watch.
Stream History of the World, Part II on Hulu.
Reservation Dogs
Produced by FX but made for Hulu, Reservation Dogs is a great comedy-drama series that follows a group of teenagers living in Oklahoma, but in order to leave their reservation, they need to find the money to do so – which leads to them committing crimes so they can break free.
I think what makes Reservation Dogs so good is that not only does it discuss some valid social issues, such as the treatment of Native Americans within the United States and the opportunities they don’t get to have, it’s a great coming-of-age story. Not only that, but breakout star Devery Jacobs is truly a scene-stealer.
Stream Reservation Dogs on Hulu.
Tiny Beautiful Things
Last but not last, we have Tiny Beautiful Things. This miniseries is a must-watch. Tiny Beautiful Things is dramedy starring Kathryn Hahn, and tells the story of Claire, a writer whose life takes an unexpected turn when she turns into one of the most popular advice columnists – even though her life is kind of a mess.
The series itself is hilariously funny with plenty of drama that balances out the story, and features a stellar cast. It was nominated for several Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for Hahn. With only eight episodes, this is a quick binge that is worth every minute.
Stream Tiny Beautiful Things on Hulu.
All of the above shows are currently available to stream on Hulu. For more on what to watch, be sure to check out our 2024 TV schedule to see if any of these shows have a new season coming soon – or to find even more great Hulu shows to watch.
