In this article, we look at the 10 best shows on Hulu in 2023. To dive further into how we reached these rankings and add other trending shows on Hulu to your watch list, head to 25 Best Shows on Hulu in 2023.
10. My Hero Academia
Score: 2.71 out of 3
Year: 2016 – Present
The tenth on the list is Japanese superhero manga series, My Hero Academia. It is based on the story of a young boy who aspires to become a superhero despite not being born with any superpower. The series is currently being streamed by Hulu. There are 37 volumes, the first of which was aired in 2014 in Japan before its international release in 2016. In 2019, it won the “Best Manga” award at the 31st Harvey Awards.
9. Vikings
Score: 2.71 out of 3
Year: 2013 – 2020
The historical drama series Vikings is 9th. The series was filmed in Ireland, and first premiered in Canada in 2013. The plot is inspired by Ragnar Lodbrok, a legendary Viking and Norse hero. There are 89 episodes spanning over six seasons of the show. Vikings received ratings of 93 out of 100 each on Reelgood, and Rotten Tomatoes. Its last season concluded on 30 December 2020.
8. Line of Duty
Score: 2.71 out of 3
Year: 2012 – 2021
British television series, Line of Duty, is ranked 8th on our list. The first season premiered in 2012 on BBC and was one of the best performing seasons in terms of viewership. The show is now available on Hulu. There are a total of 36 episodes, spanning over six seasons – the last one concluding in 2021. We have assigned it a score of 2.71, based on high user ratings across all websites analyzed for this article.
7. Friday Night Lights
Score: 2.71 out of 3
Year: 2006 – 2011
7th on the list is Friday Night Lights, a sports drama series set on a high school football team. The series focuses on issues like family values, school funding, substance abuse, racism, and lack of economic opportunities prevalent in everyday American life. The first season premiered in 2006. There have been 5 seasons, with the last one concluding in 2011. This has been one of the most watched television shows among people from “affluent” backgrounds.
6. What We Do In The Shadows
Score: 2.72 out of 3
Year: 2019 – Present
What We Do In The Shadows is a comedy horror television series that is based on three vampires interacting with super human beings in the modern world. The first season of the show premiered in 2019. There have been four seasons so far with 40 episodes. Based on its high ratings on IMDb, Reelgood, and Rotten Tomatoes, we have assigned it a score of 2.72, which has ranked the show on 6th place in our list of the 25 best shows to watch on Hulu in 2023.
5. One Man Punch
Score: 2.74 out of 3
Year: 2015 – Present
One Man Punch is 5th on the list. The Japanese manga series is based on a superhero who beats all his opponents with a single punch and has gotten bored of not being challenged enough by anyone. Its first season premiered in 2015. The show has been rated 100 out of 100 by Rotten Tomatoes. On IMDb, it has a rating of 8.7 out of 10.
4. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia
Score: 2.74 out of 3
Year: 2005 – Present
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is among the longest running American sitcoms. First of the 15 seasons, so far, was aired in 2005, with the 16th set to be premiered in June 2023. The series is centred around a ‘gang’ consisting of a janitor, a bouncer, and a bartender, who run a meagre and struggling bar called Paddy’s Pub. It has had a total of 162 episodes so far and won the Favorite Cable TV Comedy award in 2016. The show has been so successful that a Russian version of the series was produced, and there is also a book written around the same theme.
3. Fargo
Score: 2.75 out of 3
Year: 2014 – Present
The crime-drama series Fargo is 3rd on our list. The show is influenced by the 1996 movie, Fargo. The first season premiered in 2014, and there have been four seasons since. It was renewed for a fifth season which is expected to be released in 2023. Each season of the series is based on a different story and is set in a different location. Every episode begins with the text: “This is a true story.”. To date, Fargo has won 51 out of the 226 global awards it was nominated for.
2. Freaks and Geeks
Score: 2.78 out of 3
Year: 1999 – 2000
Freaks and Geeks is 2nd on the list. Despite being released in 1999, it remains one of the most popular shows on Hulu and has received high rating scores across IMDb, Reelgood, and Rotten Tomatoes. This is a teen-comedy TV show themed on the ‘unfairness of teen life’. The plot is set on a high school near Detroit. Time magazine listed the show in its list of the greatest TV shows of all time. Rotten Tomatoes gave the show a score of 100 out of 100. The series contains 18 episodes spread across 1999 and 2000.
1. Attack on Titan
Score: 2.80 out of 3
Year: 2013 – 2023
Attack on Titan is top of the charts at number one on our list of the 25 best TV shows to watch on Hulu in 2023. This is a Japanese manga series, and the plot is based on humanity having to live in cities surrounded by huge walls that protect them from ‘Titans’ which are enormous man-eating creatures.
The first season premiered in 2013. It has been spread across four seasons that are released in half every year. The fourth and final season is currently ongoing, the first half of which was released in March 2023 and the second is expected to be aired in late 2023. A whopping 110 million copies of the series have been sold globally so far. The show received a rating of 9.1/10 on IMDb, 94/100 on Reelgood, and 95/100 on Rotten Tomatoes.
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