Need something good to watch on Hulu? Check out these fun TV shows

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Jan 25
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If you’re wondering how to put your Hulu subscription to work, the app is full of quality TV series and movies.

The service offers a selection of shows from FX, ABC, Fox and other networks like Freeform, and its original content is just as entertaining. You’ve probably already streamed shows like Abbott Elementary, American Horror Story, or Grey’s Anatomy on the platform, but if you’re looking to binge-watch a new genre or series, we’ve got you covered.

Here’s a lineup that includes some of Hulu’s best titles, including animation and international picks.

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A drama set in feudal Japan, Shōgun features engaging storytelling, impressive visuals, and brilliant performances. The limited series is based on the novel by James Clavell, and although its initial 10-episode arc has come to a close, the Emmy-winning show has been renewed for more seasons.

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This limited series is based on the book of the same name by Patrick Radden Keefe. Set in Northern Ireland, the drama series spans four decades during The Troubles. Viewers meet members of the Irish Republican Army in a story steeped in politics, murder, violence and emotional conflict. Lola Petticrew, Anthony Boyle and Hazel Doupe star. Stream all nine episodes now.

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Inside Chinatown (2024)

Adapted from the novel by Charles Yu, the show stars Jimmy O. Yang as Willis Wu, an actor who usually finds himself relegated to small roles in police dramas. After witnessing a crime, he decides to start his own investigation in Chinatown, leading to some unpleasant revelations about the family and the underworld. Enjoy every episode in season 1 now.

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This gritty British drama is adapted from Jilly Cooper’s novel of the same name and takes viewers back to 1980s England. A long-standing rivalry between David Tennant’s Tony Baddingham, a TV executive, and Alex Hassell’s Rupert Campbell-Black, a charismatic member of Parliament, is at the center of the series which has multiple subplots. Marriage, professional feuds, lustful trysts and other dirty antics keep the pace flowing and the wit of the show will keep your attention. Stream all eight episodes of Season 1 now.

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Reserve Dogs (2021-2023)

Co-created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, Reservation Dogs is a drama that follows a group of Native American teenagers living on — and trying to get off — their reservation in Oklahoma. Friendship, family and spiritual connections are at the center of the series that combines comedy with serious themes. Stream all three seasons on Hulu.

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What we do in the shadows (2019-2024)

Staten Island’s most compelling residents are a group of vampires who don’t vamp very well, which is what makes this series so entertaining — and funny. The satirical comedy follows the familiar Nandor, Laszlo, Nadja and Guillermo as they engage in conventional, unconventional and often supernatural exploits in the human world. What We Do in the Shadows finished a six-season run in 2024, so all episodes of the series are available to enjoy now.

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The award-winning series stars Jeremy Allen White as Carmy Berzatto, a talented chef who comes home to run his brother’s restaurant after his death. Grief, debt and kitchen chaos are just a small part of what he deals with as he takes the business to the next level, along with the help of a young chef played by Ayo Edebiri. The cast also includes Abby Elliott, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Matty Matheson, Lionel Boyce and Liza Colón-Zayas. Stream three seasons of the series now.

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Based on the novel by Charmaine Wilkerson, Hulu’s Black Cake takes viewers back in time as they follow Eleanor Bennett’s journey of heartbreak, betrayal and secrets. Her death leaves her children to inherit some of her mysteries, while also learning about a mother’s love and sacrifice.

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Hulu is expanding its lineup of K-dramas, and Blood Free is one of the newest titles to arrive on the streaming service. The thriller series features Ju Ji-hoon and Han Hyo-joo in a high-stakes story that explores the aftermath of a terrorist attack. Nothing is as it seems. J-hoon’s character, Woo Chaewoon, is determined to find out the truth. The entire season 1 is available to stream now.

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Natasha Rothwell stars as Natalie, an airport worker with a non-existent love life and unfulfilled dreams. A close call with death takes a different look at her life in this Hulu comedy-drama that premiered in September. Friendship, loneliness and love are all themes in this entertaining new series with its first season available now.

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Follow the grown-up actions of Jack Dawkins, who once led a band of child thieves in Charles Dickens’ Oliver Twist. As Dawkins turned his life around and is now a doctor, an old acquaintance comes calling and pulls him back into his old life. It’s unclear if season 2 is for sure, but you can stream eight episodes from season 1 on Hulu right now.

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Revived on Hulu after a 10-year absence, Futurama has 11 seasons you can stream on the platform. The animated comedy follows a group of interplanetary delivery service associates in the 31st century. New seasons are on the way and the series will air new episodes in 2026.

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If you’re into legal dramas with twists and turns, reasonable doubt will keep you interested. Starring Emayatzy Corinealdi as defense attorney Jax Stewart, the series follows a high-profile case, a side mystery and drama in Jax’s personal life. You can currently stream seasons 1 and 2.

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Only Murder in the Building (2021-)

See Martin Short and Steve Martin go beyond wedding planning and into amateur research alongside Selena Gomez in this fun comedy series. Neighbors Charles-Haden Savage (Martin), Oliver Putnam (Short) and Mabel Mora (Gomez) can’t keep their noses — and fingerprints — out of their apartment building’s business. Their mystery-solving skills don’t always get it right at first, but it’s fun to watch. Stream season 1 to 4 now.

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Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War (2022-)

Exclusive to Hulu in the US, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War serves as a sequel to the original Bleach anime series. Action-packed, the show begins with Ichigo Kurosaki trying to stop the Quincy from wiping out Soul Society. Catch up on the first two seasons now and then jump into part 3, which is currently airing.

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Seth McFarlane created and stars in this intergalactic sci-fi show set on a spaceship. In a futuristic world, Ed Mercer has the opportunity to command his own ship and he and his crew explore the galaxy, meet other species and use advanced technologies. Earth is different, people are different, but not everyone in the Planetary Union gets along. The series relieves some of the tension with comic relief. Stream all three seasons of The Orville.

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The drama features Golden Globe winner Ramy Youssef as millennial Ramy Hassan, the main character whose life as a young American Muslim is explored. Set in New Jersey, the show shows how he is trying to balance his faith and traditions with some aspects of modern American culture. Is it awkward? Is it a challenge? Can he maturely handle situations with friends, family and co-workers? Watch the series streaming three seasons on Hulu.

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