Hulu Streaming Lineup 2026: Why Quality Curation Trumps Quantity
Discover the best shows on Hulu in 2026. From Emmy-record breaker Shōgun to the new Alien: Earth prequel, explore why Hulu's curated lineup is beating the competition.
Netflix didn't start the original programming fire; Hulu actually beat them to the punch. Back in 2011, a full year before Netflix's first original, Hulu premiered a news show that lasted 800 episodes. Since then, it's become a powerhouse of critical acclaim. According to Wired, Hulu made history in 2017 as the first streamer to win an Emmy for Outstanding Drama with 'The Handmaid’s Tale'.
Hulu Streaming Lineup 2026: The Essential Watchlist
The streamer's momentum hasn't slowed. In 2024, 'Shōgun' shattered records with 18 Emmy wins in a single season. Today, January 14, 2026, the platform continues to stand out for its carefully curated partnerships with FX and a stellar slate of original series.
- A Thousand Blows: Season 2 arrived on January 9, following Golden Globe wins for stars Stephen Graham and Erin Doherty.
- Tell Me Lies: The third season premiered on January 13, continuing the toxic and gripping saga of Lucy and Stephen over a decade-long timeline.
- The Manipulated: A new South Korean crime thriller starring Ji Chang-wook, blending elements of 'The Fugitive' with high-stakes revenge.
Upcoming Highlights and Expansions
The future looks bright with 'Alien: Earth', a prequel series set 2 years before the original movie, and the return of 'Only Murders in the Building' for season 6, which will see the trio solving crimes in London.
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