Ranking the 10 best shows streaming on Hulu right now
Ranking the 10 best shows streaming on Hulu right now
Season 4 of ‘The Bear’ just dropped, and ‘It’s Always Sunny’ returns July 10.
There’s a ton of great TV out there right now, but a solid number of my current favorites are over on Hulu. My wife and I just wrapped “The Handmaid’s Tale,” ending an epic, multi-year journey. And one of my all-time favorite shows, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” is back with Season 17 next month — which I’m already counting down to. So, without further ado, here are my 10 favorite shows streaming on Hulu right now.
Top 10 TV shows streaming on Hulu right now:
No. 10: ‘The Kollective’ (2025) | Conspiracy thriller
If you’re into globe-trotting conspiracy thrillers, “The Kollective” is one to check out. It kicks off with a mysterious plane crash that may or may not be an accident, then unravels into something way bigger. A group of Gen-Z digital journalists starts digging and ends up chasing leads across Europe — from Budapest to London to St. Petersburg — trying to uncover the truth.
It’s sharp, fast-paced, and hits that sweet spot between modern paranoia and classic spy drama. All six episodes dropped on Hulu on June 10, so it’s ready for your next binge.
The Kollective
After a sudden tragedy, a group of intrepid young citizen journalists find themselves sucked into a web of government lies and corruption.
No. 9: ‘Nine Perfect Strangers’ (2021) | Drama thriller
Season 2 of “Nine Perfect Strangers” is still rolling out on Hulu, with the finale set for Wednesday, July 2 — so there’s still time to catch up before it all wraps up.
This time around, a new group of strangers heads to a luxury wellness retreat in the Austrian Alps, run by the always-mysterious Masha (Nicole Kidman). But what’s supposed to be a peaceful, high-end detox quickly turns chaotic when Masha’s unconventional methods start to push people past their limits. Secrets come out, tempers flare, and not everyone is who they claim to be.
Nine Perfect Strangers
At a boutique health-and-wellness resort that promises healing and transformation, nine stressed city dwellers try to get on a path to a better way of living. Watching over them during this 10-day retreat is the resort’s director, Masha, a woman on a mission to reinvigorate their tired minds and bodies. However, these nine “perfect” strangers have no idea what is about to hit them.
No. 8: ‘Adults’ (2025) | Comedy
“Adults” is pure twenty-something chaos, and that’s what makes it work. The show follows five roommates in Brooklyn who are technically grown-ups, but most of the time, they’re just barely holding it together. Botched job interviews, romantic disasters, dinner parties gone sideways – every episode leans into the messiness of early adulthood.
Created by Ben Kronengold and Rebecca Shaw and exec produced by Nick Kroll (the guy behind “Big Mouth” and “The League”), it’s a fast, funny hangout comedy with just enough weirdness to keep it fresh.
Adults
A group of twenty-somethings in New York trying to be good people, despite being neither “good” nor “people” yet.
No. 7: ‘Dying for Sex’ (2025) | Dramedy
I’ll be honest… “Dying for Sex” was almost too sad for me. But it’s also funny, fearless, and totally worth it. Michelle Williams plays Molly, a woman diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer who decides she’s done playing it safe. She leaves her marriage and dives headfirst into a string of wild, messy sexual adventures as a way to reclaim her body and finally live on her own terms.
The show is based on the real-life Wondery podcast, and knowing that just makes it hit even harder. At its core, it’s about friendship, vulnerability, and what it means to truly take control of your life — even when time is short. It’s heartbreaking, yeah. But it’s also bold and life-affirming in a way that sticks with you.
Dying for Sex
After Molly Kochan receives a diagnosis of Stage IV metastatic breast cancer, she leaves her husband and explores the full breadth and complexity of her sexual desires for the first time in her life.
No. 6: ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ (2017) | Dystopian drama
My wife and I just finished “The Handmaid’s Tale,” and while the finale was more reflective than I expected, it still felt like a strong ending to a series that never pulled its punches. At its peak, this show was intense, emotional, and sometimes hit too close to home for comfort.
Based on Margaret Atwood’s novel, it centers on June (Elisabeth Moss), a woman trapped in Gilead — a theocratic regime where women are forced into reproductive servitude. It’s dark, gripping, and one of the most powerful shows that Hulu has ever released.
The Handmaid’s Tale
Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship. A TV adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s novel.
This harrowing series features dynamite performances from Elisabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, Joseph Fiennes, and Ann Dowd. The show’s first season won 8 Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series.
No. 5: ‘Bob’s Burgers’ (2011) | Animated comedy
There was a stretch in my twenties where it felt like “Bob’s Burgers” was all I watched. It’s total comfort TV — warm, weird, and reliably funny. The Belchers feel like a real family: loud, messy, and full of heart. Bob’s the steady center, Linda’s pure chaos, and the kids? Absolute gems. The humor’s low-key and offbeat, but always kind. And now that all 15 seasons are streaming on Hulu, there’s no excuse not to dive back in.
Bob’s Burgers
Bob’s Burgers follows a third-generation restaurateur, Bob, as he runs Bob’s Burgers with the help of his wife and their three kids. Bob and his quirky family have big ideas about burgers, but fall short on service and sophistication. Despite the greasy counters, lousy location and a dearth of customers, Bob and his family are determined to make Bob’s Burgers “grand re-re-re-opening” a success.
No. 4: ‘Paradise’ (2025) | Political thriller
“Paradise” once more teams up Sterling K. Brown with “This Is Us” creator Dan Fogelman — but don’t expect anything warm and fuzzy. This one’s a full-blown political thriller.
Brown plays Xavier Collins, a Secret Service agent who finds the president dead and quickly becomes suspect No. 1. From there, it’s all lies, cover-ups, and shifting alliances, and the tension ramps up fast. The show nails that uneasy feeling where no one seems trustworthy, and even the “truth” feels like a moving target. Buckle up, because this one’s a wild ride right out of the gate.
Paradise
The tranquility in a serene, wealthy community inhabited by some of the world’s most prominent individuals explodes when a shocking murder occurs and a high stakes investigation unfolds.
No. 3: ‘The Bear’ (2022) | Drama
All 10 episodes of Season 4 of “The Bear” dropped on Wednesday, June 25, so if you’ve been waiting to binge, now’s the time. And don’t let the awards in the comedy category fool you — this show is pure, high-intensity drama. Jeremy Allen White plays Carmy, a fine-dining chef who comes home to run his late brother’s messy sandwich shop, and everything about it feels raw and real.
The kitchen scenes are loud and chaotic, the family dynamics are messy, and the emotional stakes never let up. But in between all the stress and grief, the show sneaks in these beautiful, quiet moments that hit even harder. It’s one of the best shows on Hulu right now — hands down.
The Bear
Carmy, a young fine-dining chef, comes home to Chicago to run his family sandwich shop. As he fights to transform the shop and himself, he works alongside a rough-around-the-edges crew that ultimately reveal themselves as his chosen family.
No. 2: ‘Only Murders in the Building’ (2021) | Comedy mystery
I’ve loved every season of “Only Murders in the Building,” but Season 4 might be the best one yet. The twists genuinely kept me guessing all the way to the end, and the cast? Borderline ridiculous with how many stars show up. Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez are still crushing it as our favorite podcasting detectives, and the mystery this time around feels even more layered and clever.
The writing’s sharp, the comedy still lands, and the show never loses that cozy-but-tense vibe that makes it so easy to binge. It’s just one of the most reliably entertaining shows on Hulu — and the latest season proves it all over again.
Only Murders in the Building
Three strangers share an obsession with true crime and suddenly find themselves wrapped up in one.
No. 1: ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ (2005) | Comedy
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” isn’t just one of the best comedies on Hulu — it’s one of my top five shows of all time, right up there with “Seinfeld” and “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” There’s no emotional growth, no lessons learned — just five horrible people running a bar and somehow getting worse every season. And I love it.
Over 16 seasons, the show’s never really let up. The gang still finds new ways to be selfish, petty, and completely delusional… and the writing is as sharp (and unhinged) as ever. My favorite ep from Season 16 is the Risk E. Rat’s one, where the gang heads to their old amusement park stomping ground only to find all the risk has been washed out of it. And with Season 17 premiering on Hulu on Thursday, July 10, I cannot wait to see what kind of chaos they have in store next.
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Four egocentric friends run a neighborhood Irish pub in Philadelphia and try to find their way through the adult world of work and relationships. Unfortunately, their warped views and precarious judgments often lead them to trouble, creating a myriad of uncomfortable situations that usually only get worse before they get better.