25 Hulu Original Series You Need to Binge Right Now

Mrs. America

Mrs. America takes a close look at the fight over the Equal Rights Amendment by following Phyllis Schlafly, a conservative activist who became the face of the movement against it. Cate Blanchett plays Schlafly, showing how she built support and influence after failing to win a seat in Congress. It doesn’t sugarcoat how divided the debate was, but it does a good job of showing how Schlafly and her supporters managed to stop the ERA from becoming law.

Say Nothing

Adapted from Patrick Radden Keefe’s 2018 nonfiction book, Say Nothing spans three decades and digs into the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Using material tied to the Belfast Project, the series moves from the 1970s through the 1990s, capturing the most brutal years of the violence and its long shadow. It’s not an easy watch, but it’s absorbing and illuminating, especially for viewers very unfamiliar with the history.

Under the Banner of Heaven

Based on Jon Krakauer’s 2003 book, this 2022 series investigates the real-life murder of a Utah woman and her daughter, allegedly committed by brothers Ron and Dan Lafferty. Detectives Jeb Pyre (Andrew Garfield) and Bill Taba (Gil Birmingham) uncover links to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, adding enormous pressure to the case,especially since Jeb is Mormon and finds his faith shaken.

Candy

Hulu’s 2022 take on the Candy Montgomery case may be the most compelling version yet. Jessica Biel stars as Candy, a Texas wife and mother whose seemingly perfect life collapses after her affair with Allan Gore leads to the brutal death of his wife, Betty. The series doesn’t shy away from how gruesome the crime was, while still keeping the tension high through Candy’s insistence that she acted in self-defense.

Dopesick

Adapted from Beth Macy’s nonfiction book, Dopesick (2021) is a tough but essential series about the origins of the U.S. opioid crisis. The story moves across timelines to show how Purdue Pharma pushed OxyContin aggressively, working the system to get it prescribed as widely as possible. Told through multiple timelines, the series exposes the aggressive push behind OxyContin, showing how Purdue Pharma maneuvered to keep prescriptions flowing and scrutiny low.

Dying for Sex

Inspired by the real life and death of podcast host Molly Kochan, Dying for Sex follows Molly after she learns she has Stage IV metastatic breast cancer and a terminal prognosis. She leaves her husband Steve and discovers that her treatments unexpectedly heighten her libido, sending her into a raw, boundary-pushing journey of sexual self-discovery. With support from her best friend Nikki, Molly explores intimacy, desire, and connection.

Nine Perfect Strangers

Nicole Kidman goes full mystery-mode as Masha Dmitrichenko, the eccentric force behind Tranquillum House, a high-end wellness retreat where guests arrive seeking transformation. Beginning in 2021, Season 1 follows a group of strangers who start questioning Masha’s methods as the retreat grows more intense. It’s campy, bold, and very entertaining.

Paradise

Dan Fogelman follows This Is Us with a high-stakes mystery that keeps flipping expectations. Paradise begins when Secret Service agent Xavier Collins finds President Cal Bradford dead in the Oval Office after a morning jog. As Xavier investigates who killed the man he was meant to protect and why the show pulls viewers into a puzzle where nothing is quite what it seems.

Shrill

Based on Lindy West’s memoir, Shrill ran for three seasons (2019-2021) and gave Aidy Bryant a standout leading role as Annie Easton, a journalist who wants more from her job and her life. Annie navigates career pressure, complicated relationships, and a world that constantly tries to shrink her confidence. Her friendship with her roommate Fran becomes the show’s beating heart.

The Dropout

This 2022 miniseries tracks the rise and collapse of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos; the biotech company that claimed it could run quick blood tests using tiny samples. Amanda Seyfried stars as Holmes, and she’s backed by a strong supporting cast where they turn a headline-grabbing scam into a character study about ambition, image, and what happens when hype outruns reality.

The Patient

Joe Weisberg’s 2022 limited series traps you in a tense, claustrophobic nightmare powered by two outstanding leads. Steve Carell plays therapist Dr. Alan Strauss, grieving his wife and trying to keep his life together, until he meets Sam Fortner, a new patient with a horrifying secret. Sam is a serial killer and when Alan can’t “fix” him quickly enough, Sam holds him hostage as a twisted form of treatment.

How to Die Alone

Natasha Rothwell leads this 2024 comedy as Mel, a woman working at JFK Airport whose near-death experience forces her to reassess everything. Instead of returning to the same routine, she decides to take bigger chances and chase dreams she’s long buried. Her journey is shaped by her friendship with Rory, another JFK employee who pushes her forward as she tries to build a bolder life.

Only Murders in the Building

This breakout hit, which debuted in Summer 2021, pairs three unlikely neighbors into one irresistible crime-solving team. Mabel Mora bonds with theatrical director Oliver Putnam and former TV actor Charles Haden-Savage during a fire drill at their upscale New York apartment building, the Arconia; thanks to their shared obsession with true-crime podcasts. When a death happens in the building, they launch their own investigation and turn it into a podcast.

Reboot

Hulu’s 2022 comedy takes direct aim at the entertainment industry’s obsession with reviving old favorites. When writer Hannah Korman pitches a reboot of a fictional sitcom called Step Right Up, she reunites the cast; all of whom need the job for different reasons. Keegan-Michael Key plays Reed, a classically trained actor struggling to land roles, while Johnny Knoxville’s Clay has a messy past despite getting sober.

Fleishman Is in Trouble

Based on Taffy Brodesser-Akner’s 2019 novel, this 2022 miniseries is a sharp look at divorce, parenting, and the breakdown of a polished life. Jesse Eisenberg plays Toby Fleishman, who’s managing shared custody and re-entering the dating world when his ex-wife Rachel suddenly disappears. Toby’s already overwhelmed by the emotional and logistical strain of his new life and Rachel’s disappearance turns everything into something stranger and darker.

Tell Me Lies

Based on Carola Lovering’s novel, Tell Me Lies dives into a toxic relationship that feels painfully hard to escape. Lucy Albright arrives at Baird College and quickly falls into an intense, destructive pull with upperclassman Stephen DeMarco, a guy who keeps hurting her, even as he cycles back to his girlfriend Diana. Told through two timelines spanning eight years, the series builds suspense by showing how choices go forward.

High Fidelity

Hulu’s 2020 reboot reimagines the story with Zoë Kravitz as Robyn “Rob” Brooks, a Brooklyn record-store owner replaying her romantic history like a greatest-hits album. Inspired by Nick Hornby’s novel and the 2000 film, the series also has a fun full-circle element: Kravitz’s mother Lisa Bonet appeared in the movie version. Rob, unlucky in love, constantly revisits old relationships, and her two closest friends are right there with her at Championship Vinyl, helping her dissect every heartbreak.

Difficult People

Difficult People embraces the fact that its leads are objectively awful and that’s the fun. Billy Eichner plays Billy Epstein and Klausner plays Julie Kessler, two struggling comedians in New York who stumble into increasingly ridiculous situations while saying the worst possible thing at every turn. Beyond the duo, the series brings in a strong lineup of supporting players. If you can handle intentionally abrasive characters, the laughs are worth it.

The Handmaid’s Tale

Based on Margaret Atwood’s 1985 novel, this landmark Hulu series (premiered 2017) imagines a dystopia where religious extremists overthrow the U.S. and build Gilead, a regime that reduces women to rigid roles. June Osborne becomes a Handmaid known as Offred, assigned to Commander Fred Waterford (Joseph Fiennes) and his wife Serena Joy. As June searches for a way out, she’s pulled into resistance efforts that are as dangerous as they are necessary.

The Bear

Hulu’s biggest original is a pressure-cooker drama about grief, ambition, and reinvention in the kitchen. After his brother Mikey dies, fine-dining chef Carmy Berzatto returns to Chicago to run his family’s struggling sandwich shop. As he tries to level up the place, he brings in talented chef Sydney Adamu and helps longtime staff like Tina Marrero grow into something bigger.

Ramy

Ramy Youssef created and stars in this 2019 series as Ramy Hassan, a first-generation Muslim American millennial trying to make sense of identity, faith, family, and modern life. Living in New Jersey, Ramy bounces between relationships and jobs while wrestling with what he believes and how he wants to live. The series also expands outward into his family and cultural world, including a trip to Egypt and the reality of anti-Muslim sentiment in the U.S.

Normal People

Based on Sally Rooney’s 2018 novel, Hulu’s 2020 adaptation follows Marianne Sheridan and Connell Waldron through a relationship that keeps changing shape over the years. They first connect in secondary school through Connell’s mother Lorraine, who works as a cleaner for Marianne’s family. At school, their roles are very different; Connell is popular, while Marianne is isolated but their bond becomes romantic and complicated. As time passes, their positions change, yet the emotional connection never truly disappears.

The Great

From Tony McNamara, The Great turns Catherine the Great’s rise to power into a wildly funny historical satire. Elle Fanning plays Catherine as intelligent, ambitious, and increasingly ruthless as she learns what it takes to overthrow her foolish husband, Emperor Peter III. The series follows Catherine’s complicated marriage, political scheming, and alliances; including her relationship with Marial, her maid and a disgraced former noblewoman.

Reservation Dogs

Premiering in 2021, Reservation Dogs became one of Hulu’s most celebrated originals by centering an Indigenous teen friend group living on a reservation in rural Oklahoma. Elora, Bear, and Willie Jack (played by Devery Jacobs, D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, and Paulina Alexis) dream of escaping to California, and they try to hustle their way there — often landing in chaos along the way.

Love, Victor

Love, Victor is a heartfelt coming-of-age series that follows Victor Salazar as he navigates high school, family expectations, and his journey of self-discovery. Set in the Love, Simon universe, the show explores identity, love, and belonging with warmth, humor, and emotional honesty.