Good shows to binge-watch on Hulu aren’t hard to come by. From classics like The Handmaid’s Tale to new gems like Tiny Beautiful Things, there’s a wealth of great content on the platform. To help you find exactly what you’re looking for, we’ve compiled a list of the best shows on Hulu, whether it be a half-hour comedy for some quick laughs or an hour-long drama you can sink your teeth into.
For more recommendations, check out our list of the best movies on Hulu, best shows to binge-watch, and best comedy shows on Hulu.
Editor’s note: This article was updated April 2025 to include The Handmaid’s Tale.
‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ (2017 – 2025)
Rotten Tomatoes: 84% | IMDb: 8.3/10
Eight years on from its first release, this beloved adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel of the same name has finally reached its endpoint with the currently airing Season 6. June’s (Elisabeth Moss) journey has all come down to this, as one last foray into her soul will reveal who she is and — perhaps more importantly — who she will be for the rest of her life. A politically poignant show with its finger on the pulse of the cultural zeitgeist, The Handmaid’s Tale might be tough to watch at times, but that simply makes it all the more unmissable. – Jake Hodges
‘Dying for Sex’ (2025)
Rotten Tomatoes: 95% | IMDb: 8.0/10
Created by Elizabeth Meriwether and Kim Rosenstock and based on the podcast series of the same name, this brand-new Hulu drama follows one woman’s journey to sexual discovery following her diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer. Featuring the ever-brilliant Michelle Williams in the lead role, Dying for Sex is a joyous, emotionally-driven drama. Reflective and full of heart, Dying for Sex will ignite a fire in your belly to take life by the scruff of its neck and seize the day. – Jake Hodges
‘Mid-Century Modern’ (2025 – Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | IMDb: 7.8/10
From the creators of Will & Grace, Mid-Century Modern — a brand-new sitcom on Hulu — follows three gay best friends who, in the aftermath of a loss, decide to live together in Palm Springs and find the joy in life. A simple, heartwarming comedy with a welcome bite, Mid-Century Modern is the perfect new series to put a smile on your face. Easily addictive and full of memorable moments, this has the potential to be a long-running sitcom success for David Kohan and Max Mutchnick. – Jake Hodges
‘David Blaine: Do Not Attempt’ (2025 – Present)
IMDb: 7.8/10
The world has always loved magic, with master illusionists time and again becoming effortlessly popular. One such magician with impeccable pedigree is David Blaine, with the magic man back for another series on Hulu. In Do Not Attempt, Blaine travels all corners of the world, from the Arctic to Japan, meeting with fellow masters of their craft. A fascinating trip across both continents and the spectrum of magic, David Blaine: Do Not Attempt is the sort of indulgent entertainment all of us benefit from. – Jake Hodges
‘Good American Family’ (2025)
Rotten Tomatoes: 53% | IMDb: 5.7/10
One of the newest shows on Hulu, Good American Family follows the spiraling familial life of a Midwestern couple following the adoption of their daughter, who they come to suspect is not who she says she is. Despite seemingly good intentions, they soon face the wrath of the press, the law, and eventually each other. Starring the likes of Mark Duplass, Sarayu Blue, and Grey’s Anatomy’s Ellen Pompeo, Good American Family is a drama with all the trimmings, promising to keep you on the edge of your seat throughout this family’s chaotic ordeal. – Jake Hodges
‘Deli Boys’ (2025 – Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 7.5/10
This brand-new Hulu comedy may have gone under your radar but should most definitely be your next watch. Created by Abdullah Saeed, Deli Boys follows a pair of Pakistani American brothers, Mir (Asif Ali) and Raj (Saagar Shaikh), whose lives are turned upside down when their father suddenly dies and they must face the realities of his chaotic life of crime. A laugh-a-minute breath of fresh air, Deli Boys truly is a comedy you shouldn’t miss out on. Astutely observed and with a heart of gold, this is a fantastic new addition to Hulu. – Jake Hodges
‘Doc’ (2025 – Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 44% | IMDb: 7.2/10
Created by Barbie Kligman, Doc follows promising young medical practitioner Dr. Amy Larsen (Molly Parker), who tragically loses her memory following a car accident. What follows is the rehabilitation process fast-tracked as Larsen tries to piece together her former life. Featuring a delicious selection of top ensemble performances, Doc is one of the most exciting new medical dramas, with its current first season producing plenty of positive audience reception. Now is the perfect time to jump on the Doc bandwagon, especially following its Season 2 renewal. – Jake Hodges
‘A Thousand Blows’ (2025 – Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 7.4/10
Steven Knight is a man renowned for his ability to craft gripping stories, with the masterful Peaky Blinders just one example. Knight’s latest work, A Thousand Blows, tells the tale of criminal kingpin and accomplished boxer Sugar (Stephen Graham), who embarks on a bitter rivalry with two London newcomers, Hezekiah (Malachi Kirby) and Alec (Francis Lovehall). A gritty, historically accurate depiction of Victorian East End London, A Thousand Blows is one of Hulu’s most exciting new shows. It seems critics agree, too, with the series instantly earning a staggering 94% on Rotten Tomatoes. – Jake Hodges
‘Tracker’ (2014 – Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 89% | IMDb: 7.1/10
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February 11, 2024
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CBS
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Elwood Reid
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Justin Hartley
Colter Shaw
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Based on Jefferey Deaver’s 2019 novel The Never Game, Tracker is an action-drama series created by Ben H. Winters. The show stars Justin Hartley as Colter Shaw, a lone-wolf survivalist and tracker who helps find missing people for law enforcement using his past trauma and instincts, as well as the help of his handlers and friends. Besides Hartley, the series also stars Robin Weigert, Abby McEnany, Eric Graise, and Fiona Rene.
Tracker was a bit of a surprise hit when it premiered on CBS in February 2024, receiving largely favorable reviews and high viewership numbers. A second season debuted in October 2024, which has also had strong ratings, though its reception hasn’t been quite as good as the first. An old-school action procedural, the show is anchored by Hartley’s charismatic performance in the lead role. While its first season is better than the second, both seasons of Tracker are quite entertaining, with interesting characters and just the right mix of serious and silly.
‘The Best Heart Attack of My Life’ (2025)
IMDb: 7.5/10
The Best Heart Attack of My Life
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Drama, Comedy
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Spanish
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January 24, 2024
Based on the eponymous novel by Hernán Casciari, The Best Heart Attack of My Life is an Argentinian miniseries. Inspired by true events, the show stars Alan Sabbagh as Ariel, a ghostwriter who suffers a life-threatening heart attack in a foreign country, forcing him to rely on strangers for help and leading to a transformative experience. The show, created by Pablo E. Bossi, also stars Olivia Molina, Rogelio Gracia, Romina Peluffo, Imanol Arias, Brian Maya, Rita Cortese, and Eleonora Wexler.
The Best Heart Attack of My Life premiered in January 2025 and has received generally favorable reviews. While the story can be uneven, it still has enough charm and warmth to keep you invested. The show is fairly simple (and at times formulaic) but ultimately rewarding experience. Easily one of the most underrated shows of the year, The Best Heart Attack of My Life is a deeply self-reflective and life-affirming watch.
‘Snowfall’ (2017 – 2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: 92% | IMDb: 8.4/10
A series bolstered by one of the best titles in modern television, Snowfall is set in 1980s Los Angeles and follows an ensemble cast as they become engulfed in the first crack epidemic. With many lives either directly or indirectly affected, crime bosses, drug dealers, the CIA, and innocent families will all intersect in the search for meaning and justice. Perhaps the best compliment that can be paid to Snowfall is just how ironically addictive it is. With each passing episode, as the intricate story dives deeper, the show becomes impossible to turn off, with twists and turns aplenty making for gripping viewing. Beloved by millions, Snowfall’s six years on air never dropped the ball, with a spinoff series even reported to be in development. – Jake Hodges
‘Paradise’ (2025)
Rotten Tomatoes: 75% | IMDb: 7.9/10
This brand-new series coming to both Hulu and ABC stars Academy Award nominee Sterling K. Brown as Xavier Brown, a secret service agent tasked with protecting President Cal Bradford (James Marsden). Also starring the likes of Julianne Nicholson and Sarah Shahi, Paradise promises action and tension aplenty as secrets and lies threaten to turn a potentially dangerous situation fatal. A thriller in every sense of the word, Paradise is a new series you won’t want to miss. – Jake Hodges
‘Will Trent’ (2023 – Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 83% | IMDb: 7.7/10
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January 3, 2023
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ABC
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Daniel T. Thomsen, Liz Heldens, Karin Slaughter
Created by Liz Heldens and Daniel T. Thomsen, Will Trent follows the titular Georgia Bureau of Investigation special agent, portrayed by Ramón Rodríguez, who is intent on leaving no stone unturned after being pulled from pillar to post by the foster care system as a child. Based on the books by Karin Slaughter, Will Trent is both a doting homage to the source material and a creative screen translation, with characters who perhaps don’t look like their literary counterparts but are certainly just as beloved. Packed full of action and heart, Will Trent is worth a watch whether you’ve read the novels or not. – Jake Hodges
‘Animal Control’ (2023 – Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 79% | IMDb: 6.7/10
From Community college to a Seattle Animal Control unit, Joel McHale is back to his sitcom best with this series created by Bob Fisher, Rob Greenberg, and Dan Sterling. The series follows McHale as Frank, a bitter animal control unit leader who, along with his rag-tag colleagues, overcomes all manner of strange and wonderful challenges on a daily basis. If you’re looking for something light and easy to help ease the blues, Animal Control is the show for you. Packed full of silly gags and pierced with a strong heart, Animal Control is a touching modern sitcom. – Jake Hodges
‘Going Dutch’ (2025 – Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 86% | IMDb: 5.1/10
Created by Joel Church-Cooper, Going Dutch is a Fox sitcom starring Denis Leary as the arrogant and loud-mouthed Army Colonel Patrick Quinn. After an offensive rant, Quinn is reassigned to the Netherlands to lead the “least important Army base in the world,” where he attempts to restore discipline. To make things worse, he has to work with the base’s former leader, his estranged daughter Maggie. Taylor Misiak plays the Colonel’s far more open-minded daughter, Captain Maggie Quinn, with Danny Pudi, Laci Mosley, Hal Cumpston, Dempsey Bryk, Joe Morton, and Catherine Tate in key supporting roles.
Going Dutch premiered on Fox in January 2025, receiving largely favorable reviews from critics, with comparisons to the short-lived sitcom Enlisted. Going Dutch has received praise for its deliciously irreverent comedy and easy-to-watch nature. It has the potential to be a long-running comedy favorite.
‘Rivals’ (2024 – Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 8.0/10
Based on the 1988 Jilly Cooper novel of the same name, Rivals tells the story of British nobleman Rupert Campbell-Black (Alex Hassell) and ruthless managing director of Corinium Television, Lord Baddingham (David Tennant), as their long-standing rivalry spirals out of control. A rambunctious, vibrant series, Rivals shot to the top of Hulu’s charts, becoming one of the streamer’s best offerings in a strong year. Fast-paced and thrilling, Rivals is beautifully unexpected and deftly crafted from beloved source material. – Jake Hodges
‘Gilmore Girls’ (2000 – 2007)
Rotten Tomatoes: 88% | IMDb: 8.2/10
This beloved series from the mind of Amy Sherman-Palladino follows mother and daughter best friends Lorelai (Lauren Graham) and Rory Gilmore (Alexis Bledel) and their cozy lives in the fictional sepia-toned town of Stars Hollow, Connecticut. Alongside a host of memorable characters, the two navigate the ups, downs, and in-betweens of modern life. There’s a reason Gilmore Girls has such a dedicated fanbase, with millions returning to the series year after year to relax in the comfort of the show’s ever-friendly ensemble. Never boring nor dramatic, the series dances through the quirks of life with a pleasant wink, proving effortlessly comforting and the perfect getaway series. – Jake Hodges
‘Ally McBeal’ (1997 – 2002)
Rotten Tomatoes: 61% | IMDb: 6.9/10
Created by David E. Kelly, Ally McBeal follows the life of the titular lawyer, played by Calista Flockhart. However, there are ulterior motives to Ally’s career, with a former childhood sweetheart and his new wife also working at the firm. A fun, endearing ride through the ups and downs of a complicated love life, Ally McBeal is the sort of series with the potential to instantly become your favorite. Packed full of memorable moments, the show was ahead of its time in its championing of telling stories through a woman’s lens without leaning heavily on stereotyping. – Jake Hodges
‘Paris Has Fallen’ (2024 – Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 80% | IMDb: 6.5/10
This new Hulu action series follows the team of protection officer Vincent Taleb (Tewfik Jallab) and MI6 operative Zara Taylor (Ritu Arya), who are charged with bringing down a terrorist group led by the evil Jacob Pearce (Sean Harris). However, little do the pair know that this mission is one with much wider consequences than they first believe. Packed full of action set pieces and explosive drama, Paris Has Fallen is the latest installment from the Has Fallen universe that prioritizes testosterone-fueled chaos over character-led drama. Not to be taken too seriously, Paris Has Fallen is high-flying, haywire fun. – Jake Hodges
‘Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War’ (2022 – Present)
Rotten Tomatoes: 90% | IMDb: 9.0/10
This highly-rated anime series based on Tite Kubo’s manga follows residents who have disappeared from the Human World and the desperate hunt to find out what’s behind it, all under the shadow of a threatening darkness. As all great animes should, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War takes an aesthetically immersive art style and blends it with a wholly gripping story for an unforgettable viewing experience. By choosing to have Kubo deeply involved with the crafting of his series, the dedication to the source material can be felt in every frame. For anime fans, Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War should be next on your list. – Jake Hodges
