Hulu’s Groundbreaking Original Series: A Contemporary Guide to Essential Viewing

While Netflix frequently enough receives acclaim for revolutionizing original streaming content, Hulu actually pioneered this space earlier by launching its own exclusive shows. In 2011, a full year before Netflix premiered Lilyhammer and two years prior to House of Cards, Hulu debuted The Morning After, a pop-culture news program that captivated viewers with over 800 episodes across three years.

Hulu has continually reshaped the television landscape sence then. A defining achievement occurred in 2017 when it became the first streaming service to win an Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series with The Handmaid’s Tale.The series recently wrapped up its highly awaited final season.Building on this momentum, Hulu’s recent successes include the epic miniseries Shōgun, which set a new Emmy record by securing 18 awards in one season, and the critically lauded culinary drama The Bear, which earned 11 Emmys in 2024 and just launched its fourth season.

Despite fierce competition from other platforms, Hulu distinguishes itself through carefully curated originals and strategic collaborations-such as hosting FX productions-that enhance its rich content catalog. Below is an updated overview of standout series currently streaming on Hulu.

The Bear: An Intense dive into Chicago’s Culinary Underworld

Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) returns home after his brother’s tragic death to revive their family sandwich shop amid overwhelming grief and pressure. Initially daunted by the chaotic kitchen surroundings, Carmy gradually embraces both personal healing and innovative cooking techniques.The show authentically portrays the relentless stress familiar to anyone who has worked in a high-pressure kitchen setting. Beneath this surface narrative lies Carmy’s complex backstory revealed through nuanced storytelling moments featuring surprise guest appearances like Jamie Lee Curtis-whose performance won her an Emmy for guest acting on this series. Season four premiered recently, promising deeper insights into Carmy’s evolving partnership with Syd (Ayo Edebiri) and what future challenges await their restaurant.

adults: Exploring Twentysomething Realities Amid New York City Hustle

This contemporary comedy-drama follows Samir (Malik Elassal), who invites friends Anton (Owen Thiele), Billie (Lucy Freyer), and Issa (Amita Rao) to live at his childhood home in Queens while his parents are abroad. Their shared living arrangement sparks aspiring social plans but soon exposes each character wrestling with unexpected adult responsibilities-a modern reflection of friendship dynamics reminiscent yet distinct from iconic ensemble shows like Friends.

welcome to Wrexham: Hollywood Stars Revitalize Historic Welsh Football Club

This compelling real-life sports documentary chronicles actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s acquisition of Wrexham AFC-a storied Welsh football club facing financial ruin-and their mission to restore it to prominence starting in 2020. The series captures their conversion from eager novices learning grassroots football culture into influential community figures inspiring local pride comparable to fictional narratives such as Ted Lasso. Its fourth season debuted recently, with a fifth already greenlit due to overwhelming fan enthusiasm.