If I could only have access to one streaming service, I would choose Hulu. That may be a controversial opinion, but I think that Hulu has the best mix of television and film. Between the major television networks having their new episodes stream on Hulu the next day and more film studios sending their recent releases to Hulu after their theatrical release, I believe that Hulu is currently neck in neck with Netflix as the top streamer. Not to mention, Hulu is the only streaming service with Bob’s Burgers, so… I won’t be leaving the service anytime soon.

Additionally, Hulu has stepped up its game in recent years with their original series. I’m going to talk about a few of those, plus more, today.

Abbot Elementary

What can I say about Abbot Elementary that hasn’t already been said? A perfect workplace sitcom with hilarious dialogue and a fantastic ensemble cast. Quinta Brunson leads the cast, while also boasting as the creator, executive producer, and writer. If you aren’t watching it, I implore you to binge all available episodes today.

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Single Drunk Female

A surprising new favorite of mine! I don’t typically watch much on Freeform. The last Freeform program I watched was Cruel Summer, (also available on Hulu) but I’m typically not drawn to much on the network. Single Drunk Female is different, though. It has a stellar ensemble cast, led by Sofia Black-D’Elia. It’s funny, poignant, and woke in all the right ways. The entire first season is streaming on Hulu now.

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Pam & Tommy

The only disappointment on this list. I remember seeing the first photos of Sebastian Stan and Lily James in character in 2021 and being so excited to watch the show. The week that the first three episodes dropped, I started the first episode but turned it off after 15 minutes. I just couldn’t get into it. I don’t know what it was – the focus on the carpenter, the overall tone, or the structure of the script. But I couldn’t do it. I’m willing to give it another chance, but I have no plans to go back to it anytime soon.

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Dollface: Season 2

Oh man, I love this show! Led by Kat Dennings, this female-centered ensemble comedy is a treat. It’s sweet, funny and innovative. I randomly decided to watch the first season while working from home one day and finished it that same afternoon. The second season premiered on February 11th. I’ll be honest — I still love the show, but I found season 2 to be a little less impactful than the first. Some of the story choices weren’t my cup of tea. I particularly hated seeing Lizzie feeling so insecure in her romantic relationship. That being said, I will absolutely be tuning in for season 3.

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The Dropout

I am thrilled to report that this show is genuinely very good. This version of the Elizabeth Holmes/Theranos journey is based off of the ABC podcast by the same name. It was also created and brought to television by Elizabeth Meriwether, the creator of New Girl. I was originally nervous when I found out that Amanda Seyfried joined the cast as Elizabeth after Kate McKinnon dropped out of the project. But Amanda really does transform into a whole new person. She’s fantastic, along with the other actors on the show. It’s also laugh-out-loud funny at times, particularly in the fourth episode. The humor definitely drops off through the second half of the season, but overall I really enjoyed this.

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Other shows on Hulu on my watchlist are: Dopesick, The Great, Pivoting and the three installments of American Crime Story. Do you have any Hulu recommendations? Leave them in the comments below!