Hulu has released some of the best TV series in the last five years. Here are 33 of the best including award winners, critically acclaimed and highly rated which are available to stream on Disney+. I can recommend The Bear, Only Murders in the Building, Abbott Elementary, English Teacher and Extraordinary.
Award-Winning & Critically Acclaimed
The Bear (2022– ) – [Drama/Comedy]
For fans of: Boiling Point, The Bear (UK), Shameless
Jeremy Allen White stars as a chef returning to run his late brother’s chaotic sandwich shop. Winner of multiple Emmys and Golden Globes, it’s intense, funny, and deeply human.
Extraordinary (2023–2024) – [Comedy/Superhero]
For fans of: Fleabag, Misfits, The Boys
Máiréad Tyers plays Jen, the only person without superpowers in a world where everyone else has one. BAFTA-nominated and RTS-winning, it’s quirky, heartfelt, and sharply written.
Only Murders in the Building (2021– ) – [Comedy/Mystery]
For fans of: Knives Out, Search Party, The Afterparty
Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez solve crimes in their NYC apartment building. Emmy-winning and endlessly charming.
Abbott Elementary (2021– ) – [Comedy/Workplace]
For fans of: Parks and Recreation, The Office, Superstore
Quinta Brunson’s Emmy-winning mockumentary follows teachers at a Philadelphia public school navigating underfunding and overcommitment. With Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tyler James Williams, it’s warm, witty, and socially sharp.
English Teacher (2024– ) – [Comedy/Sitcom]
For fans of: Will & Grace, Abbott Elementary, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt
Brian Jordan Alvarez stars as a gay high school teacher navigating students, parents, and personal chaos in Austin. With Stephanie Koenig and Enrico Colantoni, it’s heartfelt, sharp, and award-nominated.
Dopesick (2021) – [Drama/True Crime]
For fans of: Painkiller, The Dropout, Narcos
Michael Keaton leads this searing drama about the opioid crisis, tracing its roots from corporate greed to rural devastation. Emmy-winning and Peabody-honored, it’s unflinching, emotional, and essential.
The Dropout (2022) – [Drama/Biopic]
For fans of: Inventing Anna, Super Pumped, WeCrashed
Amanda Seyfried won an Emmy for her portrayal of Elizabeth Holmes in this gripping Theranos saga. It’s slick, disturbing, and full of Silicon Valley delusion.
Shōgun (2024– ) – [Historical Drama]
For fans of: Game of Thrones, The Last Samurai, Marco Polo
Hiroyuki Sanada stars in this lavish adaptation of James Clavell’s epic, set in feudal Japan. Winner of 4 Golden Globes and 18 Emmys, it’s cinematic, brutal, and breathtaking.
Rivals (2024– ) – [Drama/Comedy]
For fans of: Succession, The Crown, Dallas
Adapted from Jilly Cooper’s novel, this BAFTA-winning period drama follows rival media moguls clashing in 1980s England. With Emily Atack, Danny Dyer, and David Tennant, it’s catty, opulent, and full of scandalous swagger.
Prey (2022) – [Sci-Fi/Action]
For fans of: Predator, Annihilation, The Revenant
Amber Midthunder stars as a Comanche warrior facing off against a deadly alien in this Emmy-winning prequel to Predator. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, it’s tense, beautifully shot, and full of survival grit.
Dying for Sex (2025) – [Drama/Biopic]
For fans of: Fleabag, The Dropout, Tiny Beautiful Things
Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate star in this Emmy-nominated miniseries about a woman with terminal cancer who embarks on a journey of sexual and emotional liberation. Based on the hit podcast, it’s bold, funny, and deeply moving.
Say Nothing (2024) – [Historical Thriller/Drama]
For fans of: The Crown, The Troubles, The Looming Tower
Lola Petticrew and Anthony Boyle lead this BAFTA-nominated drama based on Patrick Radden Keefe’s book about murder and memory during the Northern Irish conflict. It’s haunting, political, and beautifully acted.x
Under the Banner of Heaven (2022) – [True Crime/Drama]
For fans of: True Detective, Mindhunter, The Sinner
Andrew Garfield investigates a brutal murder tied to Mormon fundamentalism. Emmy-nominated and deeply unsettling.
Under the Bridge (2024) – [True Crime/Drama]
For fans of: The Act, Sharp Objects, The Girl from Plainville
Lily Gladstone and Riley Keough lead this haunting retelling of the Reena Virk case. Emmy-nominated and GLAAD-honored, it’s emotionally devastating.
The Patient (2022) – [Psychological Thriller]
For fans of: You, Hannibal, The Fall
Steve Carell plays a therapist held captive by a serial killer in this tense, character-driven thriller. Golden Globe-nominated and Peabody-nominated.
Alien: Earth (2025– ) – [Sci-Fi/Horror]
For fans of: Alien, Raised by Wolves, The Expanse
Noah Hawley’s prequel to Alien stars Sydney Chandler and Timothy Olyphant. It’s terrifying, philosophical, and record-breaking for Hulu.
Highly rated
We Were the Lucky Ones (2024) – [Historical Drama]
For fans of: A Small Light, The Pianist, Unorthodox
Logan Lerman and Joey King star in this true story of a Jewish family separated during WWII. It’s sweeping, emotional, and beautifully acted.
Murder at the End of the World (2023) – [Mystery/Thriller]
For fans of: The OA, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, The Resort
Emma Corrin plays a hacker-sleuth investigating a death at a remote tech retreat. It’s stylish, cerebral, and full of icy dread.
The Old Man (2022– ) – [Thriller/Spy Drama]
For fans of: Slow Horses, Jack Ryan, Ray Donovan
Jeff Bridges stars as a former CIA operative hunted by his past. It’s gritty, introspective, and anchored by powerhouse performances.
A Thousand Blows (2024) – [Drama/Sports]
For fans of: Peaky Blinders, Warrior, The English
Stephen Graham stars in this gritty boxing drama set in Victorian London. It’s brutal, stylish, and full of working-class rage. IMDb: 7.3
Washington Black (2025) – [Drama/Adventure]
For fans of: The Underground Railroad, Roots, The Good Lord Bird
Based on Esi Edugyan’s novel, this sweeping drama follows a young Black boy escaping slavery. It’s lyrical, powerful, and visually stunning.
Interior Chinatown (2025) – [Comedy/Drama]
For fans of: Beef, Master of None, Atlanta
Based on Charles Yu’s novel, this genre-blending satire explores Asian-American identity through Hollywood tropes. It’s inventive, poignant, and razor-sharp.
Renegade Nell (2024) – [Fantasy/Adventure]
For fans of: The Nevers, Gentleman Jack, The Great
Louisa Harland stars as a highwaywoman with supernatural powers in this rollicking period fantasy. It’s feminist, fast-paced, and full of flair.
Will Trent (2023– ) – [Crime/Drama]
For fans of: Bosch, The Mentalist, The Rookie
Ramón Rodríguez plays a dyslexic Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent solving complex crimes. It’s procedural with heart.
The Artful Dodger (2023– ) – [Historical/Heist Drama]
For fans of: Dickensian, Gentleman Jack, The Great
Thomas Brodie-Sangster plays Jack Dawkins, now a surgeon in colonial Australia with a criminal past. It’s clever, stylish, and full of reinvention.
Paradise (2025) – [Drama/Romance]
For fans of: Normal People, Conversations with Friends, The Summer I Turned Pretty
A young couple’s relationship unravels across three continents and two decades. It’s lush, emotional, and full of longing.
Tracker (2025) – [Action/Drama]
For fans of: Reacher, The Terminal List, S.W.A.T.
A lone operative uses his unique skills to find missing people across America. It’s fast-paced, gritty, and full of moral dilemmas.
Chad Powers (2025) – [Comedy/Sports]
For fans of: Ted Lasso, Ballers, Eastbound & Down
Glen Powell plays a washed-up quarterback reinventing himself as “Chad Powers” to walk on at a struggling college team. Created by Powell and Michael Waldron, with Eli Manning producing, it’s funny, heartfelt, and full of football absurdity.
Black Cake (2023) – [Drama/Family Mystery]
For fans of: Queen Sugar, This Is Us, Little Fires Everywhere
Based on Charmaine Wilkerson’s novel, this Oprah-produced drama follows a Caribbean family unraveling secrets after a matriarch’s death. With Chipo Chung and Mia Isaac, it’s lyrical, layered, and emotionally rich.
Solar Opposites (2020–2025) – [Animation/Sci-Fi Comedy]
For fans of: Rick and Morty, Futurama, The Simpsons
A dysfunctional alien family tries to terraform Earth while bingeing pop culture and debating morality. Created by Justin Roiland and Mike McMahan, it’s chaotic, clever, and cult-beloved.
Adults (2025) – [Comedy/Drama]
For fans of: PEN15, Big Boys, Everything Now
Three childhood friends reunite in their thirties and realize adulthood is messier than expected. It’s nostalgic, awkward, and emotionally sharp.
Will Trent (2023– ) – [Crime/Procedural]
For fans of: Bosch, The Mentalist, The Rookie
Ramón Rodríguez plays a dyslexic Georgia Bureau of Investigation agent solving complex crimes. It’s procedural with heart and Southern grit.
Deli Boys (2025– ) – [Comedy/Crime]
For fans of: Ramy, Atlanta, The Bear
Two Pakistani-American brothers inherit their father’s criminal empire in this sharp, funny FX series. With Asif Ali and Poorna Jagannathan, it’s fast-paced and culturally rich.
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