A new binge-worthy series can keep you engrossed and entertained for hours. But with so many shows and streaming services available these days, figuring out what to watch next can feel like a chore in itself.
Hulu has thousands of great TV shows, including many from networks like ABC, Fox and Comedy Central that you can keep up with as they air. It also has a vast library of movies and blockbuster original series, all for as little as $8 a month on the service’s ad-supported starter plan.
Hulu series have won Golden Globe and Emmy Awards, and CNET’s reviewers give it an 8 out of 10 for its stable of currently airing shows, vast library and low cost. Here are five great options available to stream now.
Shōgun
This FX adaptation of James Clavell’s bestselling 1975 historical novel of the same name tells the story of political intrigue in 16th-century Japan when the country was on the brink of civil war. True events and real people loosely inspire this limited series, whose first episode drew 9 million viewers.
Shōgunfollows Lord Yoshi Toranaga, a warrior fighting for his life as the Council of Regent unites against him. An Englishman (John Blackthorne) and his ship wash up on nearby shores with secrets that could help Toranaga shift the power dynamic. Lady Mariko is a woman with skills but dishonorable family ties who has to prove her value and allegiance.
Shōgun is an intriguing series about how we create meaning in our lives and explores themes like culture, identity, ethnicity, gender and language. The show has a 99% average rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with an audience score of 93% – both critics and viewers like it.
Abbott Elementary
If you enjoy sitcoms like The Office, Community or Modern Family, the critically acclaimed, mockumentary-style ABC comedy Abbott Elementary takes a similar approach, following a group of dedicated teachers and their tone-deaf principal working together in an underfunded Philadelphia public school.
Abbott Elementary’s…
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