Multiple streaming services keep popping up every year, each with great content. While this makes viewers spoilt for choice, it also puts them in a dilemma about what they should invest their time in. As one of the giants in the streaming landscape, Hulu has plenty of great shows too, but which ones are the best to follow?
Luckily, for viewers who are wondering what to watch, there are a couple of recommendations on Reddit. And these shows aren’t just the favorites of some Redditors. Most of them have not only been received well by critics but also rank highly on fan-driven websites, such as IMDb. As such, curious viewers won’t regret clicking play.
The Handmaid’s Tale (2017 – Present)
The Handmaid’s Tale has scooped multiple awards during its run, but it’s not just adored by the judges of award organizations. It comes highly recommended by fans too. Redditor NuttyhatchAf describes it as “One of the best shows I’ve seen in a while.”
Multiple factors make the dystopian drama one of the best book-to-TV adaptations. First is Elizabeth Moss, who never has a bad day at the office and consistently gives strong performances as June Osborne, Offred, and Ofjoseph. Additionally, the show faithfully uses Margaret Atwood’s book to establish a proper foundation before branching out on its own. As such, there are plenty of referenced moments. Themes of fertility, gender discrimination, and classism are well explored too.
The Great (2020 – Present)
This comedy-drama chronicles Russian Empress Catherine The Great’s rise to power. ScottHK says, “I’m not usually into period things but this one is really good, and funny.”
It says a lot when a show of a particular genre is so good that even fans of other genres get to enjoy it. Interestingly, the numerous historical inaccuracies in The Great are what make it shine. The writers mostly take creative liberties with history for comedic purposes. Furthermore, the dialogue is quite modern, hence the show is more what the world would look like if societal mannerisms changed but everything else, including dress code, remained the same.
Future Man (2017 – 2020)
Future Man sees a janitor get recruited by two characters from his favorite video game to save the world. “It’s absolutely incredible,” says Imbecile_Jr.
With Seth Rogen as the executive producer, the sci-fi comedy never shies away from feeding viewers silly yet uproarious jokes. Most of the science fiction elements are derived from some of the more popular movies and TV shows and the show never tries to pretend that this isn’t the case. In fact, it constantly makes fun of itself for doing this.
Only Murders In The Building (2021)
This mystery-comedy, which follows three podcasters trying to solve a murder, is one of Hulu’s newest offerings and fans are definitely enjoying it. Redditor swentech simply describes it as “pretty good.”
Only Murders In The Building creates a space for itself by opting not to rely on cliche crime-solving techniques. Instead, the characters do it the best way they know how to, and that’s by discussing the crime. And despite the fact that a serious crime has been committed, the show makes everything looks less serious by packing in plenty of humor.
Dopesick (2021)
When talking about Dopesick, Redditor CantHelpBeingMe says, “Really well-made, the acting is terrific, and the story is mind-boggling.” The miniseries tells a tale of opioid addiction through the eyes of big pharma.
Michael Keaton does a great job commandeering this slow-burn of a drama. It’s much easier to keep up with the events if one already has a firm understanding of the opioid crisis, but that doesn’t mean that those who don’t will feel left out. There are just enough twists and turns to make Dopesick an enjoyable show for everyone.
Letterkenny (2016 – Present)
Mentioning Letterkenny, Redditor The_Glen_Wolf goes into detail, writing, “It’s hilarious. A very diverse set of characters but they are all loveable in their own way.” The sitcom revolves around two siblings and their adventures as they interact with fellow residents in a small Canadian town.
The show serves as a constant reminder of how small-town settings are great for detailed storytelling and even the supporting characters have so many layers to them. Wordplay, puns, and insults are always rotated in quick succession, resulting in some unforgettable and comedic moments.
Crossing Swords (2020 – Present)
SmurfStig describes the animated stop-motion sitcom as “good raunchy fun.” The show follows a humble peasant who lands a dream job as a squire at the castle, only to be disappointed by the rulers who are hedonistic and corrupt.
There’s plenty of debauchery in Crossing Swords. Some might find it offensive, but those that don’t shy away from foul language and dark humor consider it one of the best stop-motion shows of all time, similar to Netflix’s The House. The possibility of boredom is also eliminated by how quickly events unfold. But even missing a thing or two isn’t such a bad thing since the plot isn’t too complicated.
Pen15 (2019 – 2021)
Two comedians get to play themselves as fun-loving teenagers in the year 2000. CokeDigler thinks “Pen15 is funny and super cringey. It’s great.”
Classified under “Cringe Comedy” on IMDb, Pen15 sure does pack in the awkward moments. Both the awkwardness and awesomeness of teenagehood are explored unapologetically, making the series not only a perfect reflection of society but also a chalkboard from which people can learn a thing or two.
Difficult People (2015 – 2017)
Redditor allmcnugz claims “Difficult People is highly underappreciated.” The dark comedy follows two struggling comedians in New York City who adore each other but hate everyone else.
“Underrated” is accurate since the show has an 88% Rotten Tomatoes score but doesn’t get talked about a lot. Difficult People shines by relying on clever humor. Most of the jokes can only be understood by rewinding or by being overly keen. Fans of pop culture references also get their fill, as there are nods to so many things.
Ramy (2019 – Present)
Ramy follows a new-age Muslim in New Jersey who is torn between religion and the allures of the secular world. ChillinBlazinBingin has four words for the comedy-drama: “What a great show!!”
Ramy brilliantly switches between being funny and sad. The sadder moments come when it touches on the sensitive subjects of the immigrant experience, the Muslim-American experience, and the debate about gender roles. The dramedy also analyzes different aspects of sexuality.
