If you’re not watching Hulu in 2026, you’re genuinely missing out. With the Disney+/Hulu/Max bundle now the dominant streaming package for Tier 1 households, millions of people who signed up for Disney content have suddenly found themselves with access to one of the best drama libraries in streaming — including the long-awaited return of Euphoria, the hotly anticipated Handmaid’s Tale sequel The Testaments, and the nostalgia-fuelled return of Malcolm in the Middle.
Here’s our updated guide to the best Hulu shows in 2026 — with honest Pros & Cons for each, so you can decide if it’s worth your precious streaming hours.
📺 The Best Hulu Shows to Watch Right Now (April 2026)
1. Euphoria Season 3 (2026) — HBO/Hulu Bundle
Where to Watch: HBO Max (via Disney+/Hulu/Max Bundle) | Rating: TV-MA | Genre: Teen Drama
It’s been four years, and Rue Bennett is finally back — but nothing is the same. Season 3 of Euphoria takes the East Highland crew out of high school and into the messy reality of young adulthood. Rue (Zendaya) is running from her past, Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) and Nate (Jacob Elordi) are apparently married, Jules (Hunter Schafer) is suspiciously wealthy, and Maddy (Alexa Demie) has a new career and some serious secrets.
| ✅ Pros | ❌ Cons |
| Visually stunning as ever | 42% on Rotten Tomatoes at launch — divisive reviews |
| Zendaya’s performance is exceptional | The time jump strips away the show’s original identity |
| Fan-favourite characters return | Some critics say it “doesn’t feel like Euphoria anymore” |
| Released weekly, so the conversation stays alive | Four-year wait may have built expectations too high |
Is Euphoria Season 3 worth watching? If you followed Rue’s journey through Seasons 1 and 2, the answer is yes — the performances alone justify returning. But go in knowing this is a different, slower, more introspective Euphoria. Think of it less as a sequel and more as an epilogue.
👉 Watch first if you liked: Industry, Tell Me Lies, Skins (UK)
2. The Testaments (2026) — Hulu Original
Where to Watch: Hulu | Premiere: April 8, 2026 | Genre: Dystopian Drama
Hulu’s biggest swing of the year. The Testaments is the long-awaited sequel series to The Handmaid’s Tale, based on Margaret Atwood’s award-winning follow-up novel. Set in the same Gilead, the story follows two young women — Agnes (pious and dutiful) and Daisy (a new arrival from beyond Gilead’s borders) — as they navigate Aunt Lydia’s elite preparatory school, where obedience is taught brutally. Breakout star Chase Infiniti leads the cast.
| ✅ Pros | ❌ Cons |
| Fresh YA perspective on Gilead | High expectations from Handmaid’s Tale fans |
| Ann Dowd returns as Aunt Lydia | Slower burn than the original series |
| Based on Atwood’s acclaimed novel | New characters may take time to connect with |
| Relevant, timely social commentary | Requires knowledge of the original series |
3. Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair (2026) — Hulu Limited Series
Where to Watch: Hulu | Premiere: April 10, 2026 | Genre: Comedy
Pure, uncut nostalgia. The beloved 2000s family comedy is back, and if early audience reactions are anything to go by, it delivers exactly what fans have been hoping for: the whole family, older but no wiser, still gloriously chaotic. Frankie Muniz, Jane Kaczmarek, and Bryan Cranston all return.
| ✅ Pros | ❌ Cons |
| Original cast fully reunited | Revival risks spoiling the original’s legacy |
| Perfect comfort viewing | Limited series format means it’s over quickly |
| Great for families who grew up watching together | Newer audiences may need context |
4. Hacks Season 5 — HBO/Hulu Bundle
Where to Watch: HBO Max | Premiere: April 9, 2026 | Genre: Comedy-Drama
Jean Smart’s Emmy-magnetic performance as veteran stand-up comedian Deborah Vance has made Hacks one of the most acclaimed comedies of the streaming era. Season 5 is its final season, and if the previous four are anything to go by, it’ll go out in spectacular fashion. This is one of the most consistently brilliant shows in streaming — if you haven’t started, now is the perfect moment to binge all five seasons.
| ✅ Pros | ❌ Cons |
| Jean Smart is extraordinary (multiple Emmy wins) | Final season — it’s ending! |
| Sharp, intelligent writing | Takes 2-3 episodes to fully hook you |
| Strong feminist undercurrent without being preachy | Heavy in places despite the comedy |
🔍 Already on Hulu — The Evergreen Essentials
Beyond the new 2026 arrivals, Hulu’s back catalogue has some genuine gems worth mentioning for subscribers new to the platform via the bundle:
- The Bear (Seasons 1-3) — The most intense and acclaimed drama of the past three years. A Chicago chef trying to save his family’s sandwich shop. Start immediately.
- Only Murders in the Building (All Seasons) — Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez investigating murders in their Manhattan apartment building. Warm, witty, and totally addictive.
- The Handmaid’s Tale (All Seasons) — Before watching The Testaments, this is essential. Elisabeth Moss in one of the most powerful dramatic performances of the decade.
- Fleabag — Two seasons of Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s razor-sharp comedy-drama. One of the best shows ever made, full stop.
💰 Is the Disney+/Hulu/Max Bundle Worth It?
With Euphoria on HBO Max, The Testaments and Malcolm in the Middle on Hulu, Star Wars: Maul on Disney+, and The Boys on Prime Video, April 2026 makes an incredibly compelling case for maintaining multiple streaming subscriptions. The Disney+/Hulu/Max bundle gives you three platforms for less than the price of two separate subscriptions — and in a month this packed, it’s genuinely good value.
For more show recommendations across all streaming platforms, explore our Entertainment section. Also see our roundup of TV Series People Can’t Stop Re-Watching for all-time binge classics.
Sources: TV Guide, IndieWire, Man of Many, Hulu
