Hulu: The 42 Best TV Shows To Watch Now
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Animated dragons, true crime, a Sally Rooney novel adaptation and a senior hockey league are all topics of new shows coming to Hulu in May. Here's a look at what's new, plus a guide to 39 more great shows to watch on the streaming service.
What's new this month
May 5
Dragons: The Nine Realms, season 2: Dragon-loving kids and adults alike will want to tune in for the second season of this animated Hulu original, inspired by How to Train Your Dragon, the action-fantasy book and movie series about a fictional Viking world.
May 9
Candy: In this true-crime series, Jessica Biel plays a killer 1980s housewife. Based on the true case of Candy Montgomery and Betty Gore.
May 15
Conversations With Friends: This new series follows Frances, a 21-year-old college student, as she navigates a series of relationships that force her to confront her own vulnerabilities for the first time. The series is a BBC adaptation of Sally Rooney's 2017 book of the same name.
May 27
Shoresy: Foul-mouthed, fan-favorite character, Shoresy (Jared Keeso) joins the Sudbury Bulldogs of the Northern Ontario Senior Hockey Organization (aka The NOSHO) on a quest to never lose again.
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Best Hulu original TV series
Drama
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The Dropout (2022)
Hear Amanda Seyfried's voice drop down in this miniseries about disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. The biotechnology entrepreneur was convicted of criminal fraud -- but has maintained that her signature deep, baritone voice is authentic. A satisfactory take on a truly absurd piece of recent history.
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Pam & Tommy (2022)
This controversial slice of a larger-than-life relationship raises ethical questions on and off screen. An unrecognizable Lily James transforms into Pamela Anderson, whose sex tape with Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee illegally found its way to the public eye. Raising questions of consent, Pam & Tommy found its way to the screen without the blessing of Anderson herself. Don't worry: she's working on a Netflix documentary to share the "real story."
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Dopesick (2021)
Michael Keaton stars in this miniseries about the opioid crisis in the US. Will Poulter, Kaitlyn Dever, Rosario Dawson and Peter Sarsgaard play the people affected by pharmaceutical company Purdue Pharma, which was found to have mislabeled its product OxyContin. A chilling drama.
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The spinoff of Love, Simon follows another young man figuring out his identity and sexual orientation. Michael Cimino plays Victor, a half Puerto Rican, half Colombian-American starting at a new school in Atlanta. Delivered with all the heart you could hope for, Love, Victor is a welcome continuation of the Love, Simon world, with Nick Robinson returning to narrate.
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A Teacher (2020)
This miniseries starring Kate Mara and Nick Robinson (Love, Simon) traverses the tricky territory of a forbidden affair between a Texas high school teacher and her 18-year-old student. Treated realistically, the romance brings consequences for the lovers, with sharp moments holding on its psychological impact. A quiet yet captivating cautionary tale.
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Sally Rooney's novel turned miniseries is anything but normal. Normal People charts the romance between Marianne and Connell, from growing up on the Irish coast to starting university in Dublin. You see all their ups and downs, from breakups and depression, to the tough first steps at university. Eventually, you're so embedded in their lives, your heart breaks with theirs. It's incredibly hard not to fall in love with this show and its soulful couple.
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Little Fires Everywhere (2020)
Based on a Celeste Ng novel, Little Fires Everywhere puts a microscope on two women and their differing socioeconomic backgrounds. The ever brilliant Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington play the women, who both juggle teenage children, work and a whole lot of other conflicts. It all kicks off with a house burning down, so you know you're in for some dark twists and big acting moments.
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This historical miniseries has a stacked cast, including Cate Blanchett, Rose Byrne and Sarah Paulson. Blanchett plays Phyllis Schlafly, a conservative activist who caused unexpected backlash to the political movement to pass The Equal Rights Amendment. Other prominent feminists of the '70s like Gloria Steinem and Betty Friedan all pop up. For a vivid look at history through powerhouse performances, Mrs. America is tremendous.
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Ramy Youssef stars in this comedy-drama that shines a light on life for a first-generation American Muslim growing up in New Jersey. Understanding the values of his Egyptian community can be precarious for Ramy, but he takes on his spiritual journey with humor and empathy. It gets even better when Mahershala Ali joins in season 2.
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If you're a British TV fan, it doesn't get much better than a Sarah Lancashire-led miniseries. The Accident is about, yep, an accident in a fictional Welsh community. An explosion on a construction site kills several children, leaving the community fighting for justice. Lancashire plays a hairdresser married to a local politician, whose plans to improve the town don't quite work out. Smart, nuanced and tackling complicated material, The Accident is compelling viewing.
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The latest John Green young adult novel adaptation is an impressive miniseries set in the early 2000s, following students at a boarding school and a love story between Pudge and Alaska. But in a sad turn, there's a tragedy the students have to come to terms with. Looking for Alaska brings big teen emotions to life with an excellent cast and a wash of nostalgia.
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This Jeff Daniels-led 10-episode series gives you an accessible look at what happened between the CIA and the FBI during the rise of Osama bin Laden and al-Qaeda in the late '90s. Based on a book that examines events in the lead-up to Sept. 11, The Looming Tower dissects the rivalry between the divisions and how it might have paved the path for tragedy. It's as fascinating, pacey and sharp as it sounds.
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Set in 18th century London, Harlots follows Margaret Wells, a brothel owner who faces competition from a rival brothel that offers posher services to more elite clientele. Looking at life for women at the time, when they could only move up in the world through marriage or sex work, Harlots has a bittersweet side amid the campy fun.
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Unreal (2015-2018)
Unreal's four seasons are all up on Hulu for you to devour. The satirical series centers on the behind-the-scenes of a Bachelor-type dating show and the questionable integrity of its producers. Clinging to her moral compass is Rachel Goldberg, whose particular talent lies in manipulating addictive reality TV drama. But things get complicated when she develops feelings for the show's playboy suitor. Smart, biting and occasionally grim, Unreal is a sharp assessment of people and popular TV.
Comedy
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Reservation Dogs (2021-)
Reservation Dogs comes from the mind of Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok, Hunt for the Wilderpeople), so you know it's good. The comedy follows Elora, Bear, Cheese and Willie, a small gang of teenagers living in rural Oklahoma. With a strong focus on character development, the comedy might surprise you with touching moments, amid the constant stream of dry wit. Slamming down some mostly accurate Indigenous representation, especially when it comes to dialogue filled with local slang, Reservation Dogs is essential viewing. Don't miss it.
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From the writer of The Favourite comes another unique period drama that has members of royalty say things like, "Ever I am of gentle heart and massive cock." Elle Fanning stars as Catherine the Great in her early days moving to Russia to live with her new husband, who proves to be far less romantic than her naive heart expected. Picking up where The Favourite left off, The Great is filled with amazingly indecent lines delivered by the most unexpected characters.
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From Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland comes another animated sitcom that pairs outer space with middle America. centers on a family of aliens who must take refuge on Earth, a place that is both fascinating and awful to them in equal measure. With humor and humanity to ground the fast-paced craziness, Solar Opposites is an easy hit.
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Staged (2020-2021)
Not only is Staged one of the best shows to be set during lockdown, it incredibly manages to make Zoom calls entertaining. David Tennant and Michael Sheen star as fictionalized versions of themselves, attempting to virtually rehearse a play without letting their own petulant childish egos get in the way. The supporting cast, featuring real-life partners and family members, provide the required sarcasm and maturity. Plus the cameos, from Judi Dench to Cate Blanchett, are Ricky Gervais Extras-type fun.
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In reimagining Nick Hornby's famous novel, High Fidelity the TV series couldn't have picked a cooler star to take over the Championship Vinyl record store. Zoe Kravitz plays the music-obsessed Rob, who becomes concerned with finding out exactly why her past relationships didn't work out. With a chef's kiss soundtrack and relatable relationship drama set in a hip Brooklyn, High Fidelity... hits all the right notes.
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Centered on a woman who has a nervous breakdown, This Way Up is the kind of comedy that adds a shade of darkness to the stream of jokes. When she's not worrying her older sister, Áine's teaching English as a second language. Or she's going on dates with guys who aren't as available as she thinks they are. Buoyed by creator-star Aisling Bea's endless stocks of charm, This Way Up is at the pinnacle of shows centered on a young woman figuring things out.
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Brassic (2019-)
If Ocean's Eleven-type schemes in a northern English town sound like an inspired combination to you, then try Brassic. Vinnie and his five mates commit various imaginative crimes in lieu of real jobs, but as time inevitably wears a few of them down, they start to turn their heads to life away from the town. It can be zany and crude, but also delicately sweet in an authentic way.
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Yes, you read the title correctly for this comedy series that thrives off cringe humor. PEN15 is a unique, wild farce about growing up in the 2000s, so internet dial-up, Discmans and choker necklaces are everywhere. The weird part: We follow two 13-year-olds played by adult actors, while their school co-stars are all the right age. You definitely have to see the ridiculous fun for yourself.
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SNL star Aidy Bryant is all charm and relatability in this comedy that offers an honest look at the life of a young woman learning to accept her body. The theme streams through her work and love life, with some standout secondary characters including the hilarious Patti Harrison along for the ride. While some of the storylines are a little familiar, Shrill is nevertheless both delightful and uplifting.
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George Clooney stars in this adaptation of Joseph Heller's satirical war novel, keeping the darkly comedic tone. Set during World War II, Catch-22 sees an unhappy US Army Air Forces bombardier forced to fly more and more missions, dropping bombs on strangers who want to kill him. While he does his best to sabotage his situation, he's trapped in the job by an infuriating bureaucratic rule. Both hilarious and horrifying, Catch-22 soars.
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