Top Hulu Picks: Current Must-Watch Series Available for Streaming
In the ever-evolving world of television, a plethora of captivating shows have graced our screens in recent years. Here's a glimpse into some of the most intriguing series that have captured the hearts of viewers.
"Abbott Elementary" premiered on ABC in 2021, bringing laughter and heart to audiences with its mockumentary format reminiscent of "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation". Currently in its fourth season, the series follows underfunded school teachers in a Philadelphia public school, striving to make the best of their situation.
"Superstore", a comedy series about employees of a big-box retail chain store, premiered on NBC in 2015. With six seasons under its belt, the show stars America Ferrera, Ben Feldman, Lauren Ash, and many more.
"Only Murders In The Building", a crime comedy-drama, debuted on Hulu in 2021. Starring Martin Short, Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, and more, the series is currently in its fifth season.
"The Bear", a culinary drama, sees chef Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) running his family's Italian beef sandwich shop in Chicago after the death of his brother. The show ended up being the best TV show to premiere in 2022.
"Alien: Earth", a thrilling addition to the Alien franchise, premieres on Hulu on September 23, 2025. In this series, a Weyland-Yutani space vessel crashes on an island, forcing characters to fight for survival against Xenomorphs and new freaky creatures.
"Pen15", a cringe comedy series, premiered on Hulu in 2019. The show, created by Maya Erskine and Anna Konkle, stars the duo alongside Taj Cross and Mutsuko Erskine, offering a humorous yet poignant glimpse into adolescence.
"The Great", a historical comedy about Russian Empress Catherine the Great, premiered on Hulu in 2020. "King Of The Hill" returned to TV in 2025 on Hulu, while "Fargo", an anthology series inspired by the Coen brothers' 1996 film, premiered on FX in 2014.
"Atlanta", a sharp, incisive series with nuanced observations on race and other societal issues, aired on FX from 2016 to 2022. The series stars Donald Glover, Brian Tyree Henry, Zazie Beetz, LaKeith Stanfield, and more.
"Reservation Dogs", a comedy series set in Oklahoma, premiered on FX on Hulu in 2021. Created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, the series follows the lives of four Indigenous teenagers as they embark on various adventures.
"Ramy", a comedy-drama series, premiered on Hulu in 2019. The show, created by and starring Ramy Youssef, follows the life of Ramy Hassan, a first-generation Egyptian American living in New Jersey with his family.
"Schitt's Creek", a comedy series about the Rose family who move from lavish mansions to the rundown town of Schitt's Creek after losing their wealth, premiered on CBC and Pop in 2015. With six seasons on Hulu, the series stars Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy, Dan Levy, and more.
"The Americans", an award-winning series set in the '80s about two Russian agents who settle down in Washington, D.C., and start a family, aired on FX from 2013 to 2018.
"Lost", an ensemble-driven drama about a group of people stranded on a deserted island after a plane crash, premiered on ABC in 2004 and ran for six seasons.
"High Fidelity", a fiercely smart, inclusive retelling of a rom-com about a heartsick record store owner, premiered on Hulu in 2020. The series stars Zoe Kravitz.
"Better Things", a series that borrows very specifically from the life of creator and star Pamela Adlon as a working actor and single mother of three daughters, aired on FX from 2016 to 2022.
"Vida", a drama series focusing on two sisters who return home to L.A. after their mother dies and begin running the family bar, premiered on Starz in 2018. The series has three seasons.
"Letterkenny", a comedy series set in a rural community, premiered on Hulu. The series follows siblings Wayne and Katy who run a farm and produce stand with the help of their friends.
"Snowfall", a drama series set in 1983 during the early days of L.A.'s crack epidemic, premiered on FX in 2017. With six seasons, the series stars Damson Idris, Emily Rios, and more.
"What We Do In The Shadows", a comedy series based on Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi's mockumentary, premiered on FX in 2019. The series has six seasons.
"The Dropout", an enticing depiction of the events surrounding the company Theranos, premiered on Hulu in 2022. The series stars Amanda Seyfried as Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes and Naveen Andrews as her partner Sunny Balwani.
"Justified: City Primeval", a revival series featuring Timothy Olyphant's Raylan Givens, premiered on FX in 2023.
"It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia", a comedy series, is in its seventeenth season. The television series "Adults" premieres on FX/Hulu in 2025, while "Deli Boys" is a crime caper about spoiled brothers who discover their recently deceased father was a drug smuggler, premiering on Hulu in 2025.
"Shōgun", a drama series based on James Clavell's novel, set in Japan, premiered on FX in 2024. "Paradise", a political thriller series, premiered on Hulu in 2025.
"Normal People", a romance series based on Sally Rooney's novel, premiered on Hulu in 2020 and has one season. "UnPrisoned", a comedy series inspired by the life of Tracy McMillan, premiered on Hulu in 2023 and has two seasons.
"Alien: Earth" and "The Bear" are currently in their respective first seasons, while "Abbott Elementary" is in its fourth season, "Superstore" has six seasons, "Only Murders In The Building" is in its fifth season, "The Great" and "Fargo" have multiple seasons, "Atlanta" aired for six seasons, "Reservation Dogs" has three seasons, "Ramy" has three seasons, "Schitt's Creek" has six seasons, "The Americans" aired for five seasons, "Lost" ran for six seasons, "High Fidelity" has one season, "Better Things" aired for six seasons, "Vida" has three seasons, "Letterkenny" has ten seasons, "Snowfall" has six seasons, "What We Do In The Shadows" has six seasons, "The Dropout" has one season, "Justified: City Primeval" has one season, "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" is in its seventeenth season, "Adults" has one season, "Pose" has three seasons, and "King Of The Hill" is in its fourteenth season.
