In recent years, there are plenty of new original shows that are streaming. Hulu has not been an exception and is one of the best streaming services to subscribe to, with plenty of great options to enjoy. The streaming service has delivered some excellent content, from The Bear to Shōgun, and you can get all of it with a Hulu subscription.
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.
Shōgun
While also an FX show, Shōgun also falls into the category of an FX on Hulu show (meaning it streams exclusively on the platform). The series is based on the James Clavell novel of the same name and takes place during the Sengoku period of Japan, in 1600. It follows the story of three individuals and how their lives cross – a sailor who is shipwrecked in Japan, a woman with dishonorable family ties but strong skills, and a daimyo who will change the tides of Japan’s leadership forever. The series received critical acclaim, and has been confirmed for a Season 2.
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. There’s also a Season 2 confirmed for the show, so you might as well check out the first season.
Stream Nine Perfect Strangers on Hulu.
Tell Me Lies
With two seasons, this is the drama that I know ya’ll have been waiting for. Tell Me Lies follows the life of a freshman and junior in college and how they come together to form a relationship that truly tests each other. The series stars Grace Van Patten and Jackson White and arguably has some of the best chemistry in a new TV show that I have seen. There’s already two seasons out, so you might as well check out both.
How To Die Alone
Starring Natasha Rothell from The White Lotus Season 1 cast, How To Die Alone is a hilarious comedy that you will love from the very beginning. A young woman is down-on-her luck and trudging her way through life while working at JFK airport. But one day, when she comes close to death, she decides to change things up and take control of what she wants.
I love this series, and it really shocks me that it wasn’t heavily promoted. Rothwell is absolutely electric in the starring role, and I personally think that the series itself teaches a lot of life lessons about learning to go for what you want when it feels like everything is unattainable. Would fully recommend.
Stream How To Die Alone on Hulu.
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 four full seasons to watch, with a fifth one on the way.
Stream Only Murders in the Building on Hulu.
Fleishman Is In Trouble
Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Claire Danes and Lucy Caplan, Fleishman is in Trouble is a miniseries based on the book of the same name, and tells the story of a man who’s ex-wife suddenly vanishes as he’s just starting to get back into the dating world via apps. While he tries to deal with his own life, he has to figure out what happened to his ex-wife, leading them back to what happened to their relationship that led to the divorce.
As someone who is a big fan of miniseries, I think this is another great one that Hulu has done and really captured the essence of the book while adding a lot of new things to it as well. The performances from Eisenberg and Danes are top notch.
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.
What We Do In The Shadows
While the series is technically made for FX, it streams exclusively on Hulu, so it is a Hulu original. The series, What We Do In The Shadows, is based on the film of the same name and is a hilarious fantasy show, following the lives of four vampires who live in a home in Staten Island, and their interactions with the modern world.
This series is just so funny. I could go on about it for hours. The chemistry is awesome, the acting is hysterical, and I fully think that this show could have run for years and years. There are six available seasons to watch, with the sixth finishing up its final run now, but you can watch the episodes the next day on Hulu.
Stream What We Do in the Shadows on Hulu.
In Vogue: The 90s
If you’re looking for a great miniseries that also teaches you something cool, you have to check out In Vogue: The 90s. The series is all about the famous fashion magazine company and its rise during the 90s, told through the eyes of the people who ran it and the celebrities who love it.
I’ll be honest and say I’m not even a fan of fashion – I couldn’t care less about the Met Gala half the time. But this series is so interesting, and it tells you so much about the industry as a whole that you can’t help but enjoy it.
Stream In Vogue: The 90s 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, with three full seasons to watch.It won tons of recognition at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards. And The Bear Season 4 is confirmed.
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.
The Clearing
Hailing from Australia, The Clearing is a drama that I know you’ll love from the very beginning: This series follows a woman who has suffered greatly from the past, but in order to prevent her children from suffering the same fate, she has to confront her fears herself.
The show is based on the book, In the Clearing, but it is based on a real-life cult group called The Family and is fascinating. Obviously not everything here can be taken as truth because it is a TV show, but it is cool to watch and see how cults truly work.
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.
Under The Bridge
Starring Lily Gladstone, Under the Bridge is another great drama mixed with true crime that is absolutely riveting. The series follows the story of a local police officer who investigates the murder of a girl who never came home, and the supposed girls who have been accused of killing her.
Okay, I’m a huge true crime lover, so this type of stuff is right up my alley, but what I will say is that I think this series is incredibly well-told. The story is compact and keeps your attention episode after episode, and that’s something I seriously value.
Stream Under the Bridge on Hulu.
Tiny Beautiful Things
Last but not least, we have Tiny Beautiful Things. This miniseries, based on the book of the same name by Cheryl Strayed, is a must-watch. Tiny Beautiful Things is a 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 2025 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.
