Summary
- Hulu has over 50 million paying subscribers and offers many limited series genres to cater to viewers with commitment issues.
- Single-season series on Hulu provide entertaining plots, and very few of them contain cliffhangers.
- Series like Death and Other Details and Nine Perfect Strangers offer captivating storylines and diverse genres worth exploring.
Hulu has over 50 million paying subscribers and many limited series for viewers with commitment issues. TV miniseries are often adaptations of novels or based on true stories, but many also venture into genres like drama, comedy, and crime.
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The perks of a series having just one single season are the entertaining (and short) plots and lack of cliffhangers. They are also ideal for those who enjoy binge-watching. Among the best series on Hulu are the Humanitas Prize winner, Black Cake, and Nine Perfect Strangers, a mystery/thriller series, but there are many other great options for viewers to check out, too.
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11.22.63
Based On Stephen King’s Best-Selling Novel
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11.22.63
TV-MA
Sci-Fi
Release Date
April 6, 2016
Writers
James Franco
11.22.63 stars James Franco as Jake Epping, a teacher who finds a portal to go back in time and has the opportunity to undo one of the biggest tragedies in history, the murder of President John F. Kennedy. Fans found the limited series to be engaging and well-spread across its eight episodes.
The miniseries received mixed reviews from loyals Stephen King fans. Many viewers expressed dissatisfaction with the cast selection, such as James Franco’s lack of character depth, and the unpleasant ending. Still, it got a solid 8.1/10 rating on IMDb, making it worth a watch.
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Death And Other Details
A Crime Series Full Of Twists
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Death and Other Details
TV-MA
CrimeDramaMystery
Release Date
January 16, 2024
Writers
Mike Weiss
, Heidi Cole McAdams
Death And Other Details is a crime series set on a Mediterranean ship. The miniseries was released on Hulu at the beginning of 2024, and it’s 10 episodes long. The plot centers around Detective Rufus (played by Mandy Patinkin) and Imogene Scott (played by Violett Beane). They are on a mission to solve the mystery of who killed a passenger on board.
Everyone is a suspect until proven otherwise. Each passenger has their dark secrets and reasons for doing it. It’s a nice watch for those who are fans of the mystery genre and the “locked room” style.
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The Other Black Girl
Based On A Novel Addressing Racism In The Workplace
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The Other Black Girl
TV-14
ComedyDramaMystery
Release Date
September 13, 2023
Writers
Zakiya Dalila Harris
, Rashida Jones
The Other Black Girl is a miniseries adaptation of Zakiya Dalila Harris’ novel. The 10-episode series takes viewers into the corporate life of Nella Rogers (played by Sinclair Daniel), the only black woman working as an editorial assistant. However, everything changes when another black girl is hired and joins the company.
The show covers challenging topics such as discrimination in the workplace. For this reason, it might be triggering for some viewers. While the miniseries stands alone, reading the novel first is suggested, as it will help viewers better comprehend certain parts of the show.
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Under The Bridge
A Crime Series Based On A True Story
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Under the Bridge
TV-MA
Crime
Release Date
April 17, 2024
Under The Bridge is a hard-to-watch true-crime show that tells the story of 14-year-old Reena Virk. She was a Canadian teenager who faced bullying from six girls. This true story captivated global attention and motivated the book by Rebecca Godfrey, the novel that inspired this series.
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Viewers will see how violent teenagers can be while watching their lives play out and discovering the choices that led to the tragedy. The show is a must-watch for those interested in societal issues and exposing them. On top of that, it also earned a 7.1/10 on IMDb’s rating.
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Nine Perfect Strangers
The Top TV Series Winner Award Of The Year
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Nine Perfect Strangers
MysteryThrillerDrama
Release Date
August 18, 2021
Writers
David E. Kelley
Nine Perfect Strangers is a 2021 television series based on the bestselling novel by Liane Moriarty. Starring Nicole Kidman, a spiritual guru whose mission is to heal tired bodies and heavy minds. She welcomes nine individuals from diverse backgrounds to her health retreat. Each guest is facing their own struggles—trauma, grief, or overall unhappiness with life.
The limited series has a great cast, including Melissa McCarthy and Luke Evans, giving potential viewers more than enough reason to add it to the watchlist.
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Black Cake
The Humanitas Prize Winner Of The Year
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Black Cake
TV-MA
DramaMystery
Release Date
November 1, 2023
Writers
Charmaine Wilkerson
, Marissa Jo Cerar
Black Cake is a Hulu Original inspired by Charmaine Wilkerson’s bestselling novel. The plot revolves around Eleanor Bennett, a Caribbean immigrant woman. She leaves behind an inheritance for her two children. However, it’s not the traditional inheritance; rather, it’s a voice recording and a traditional Caribbean black cake.
This will unravel stories of survival, betrayal, and some secrets that shaped their lives. Viewers loved the series and were disappointed when Hulu canceled the show after its first season. Still, it remains a must-watch that delivers messages of resilience and family values to those who give it a chance.
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High Fidelity
Award Winner For Outstanding Comedy Series Of The Year
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High Fidelity
Release Date
February 14, 2020
Cast
Zoë Kravitz
, Da’Vine Joy Randolph
, Jake Lacy
, Kingsley Ben-Adir
Seasons
1
High Fidelity centers around Rob (played by Zoe Kravitz), a local record shop owner in Brooklyn. Viewers will follow her through a devastating breakup and a journey self-discovery while she reflects on her last five heartbreaks.
The TV limited series is an adaptation of the Nick Hornby novel, and it mixes humor, relationships, loss, and music across ten episodes. Despite the high rating of 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, the Hulu series got canceled after one season, but its first season still makes for a great watch.
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Looking For Alaska
A TV Mini-Series Adaption Of John Green’s Novel
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Looking for Alaska
TV-MA
Drama
Release Date
October 18, 2019
Writers
Josh Schwartz
Looking For Alaska is a teen drama centering on Miles “Pudge” Halter, a 16-year-old who moves to a boarding school intending to find life’s purpose. He ends up befriending a group, including Alaska, a free-spirited girl.
However, after one night, a tragedy occurs and changes his life forever. Throughout eight episodes, themes of loss, love, and adolescence are portrayed. Many love the TV series, but some were left heartbroken by its finale.
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