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As May draws to a close, Hulu continues to shine with a curated mix of original storytelling and must-watch series drawn from across the entertainment landscape. Whether you’re in the mood for an atmospheric drama led by Nicole Kidman or the unfiltered tension of a headline-making reality show, Hulu’s offerings this month promise unforgettable viewing. For those unfamiliar with Nine Perfect Strangers or The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, prepare yourself for a binge-worthy experience.
1. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives
A gripping peek behind the filtered lens of Utah’s picture-perfect TikTok moms, this reality series pulls back the curtain after one member, Taylor Frankie Paul, reveals she and her husband were “soft-swinging” with friends. With half of Season 2 dropping on May 15, viewers are thrust into a world where religious values, social media personas, and personal betrayal collide. What begins as online perfection quickly unravels into raw, unscripted drama.
2. Nine Perfect Strangers
Nicole Kidman returns as Masha, a wellness guru with questionable methods in this psychological drama. Season two swaps the sunny serenity of the first installment for the icy tension of the Swiss Alps, where a new group of emotionally frayed guests—played by Henry Golding, Annie Murphy, Christine Baranski, and Murray Bartlett—face harrowing self-examination and shocking revelations.
3. Suspect: The Shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes
Based on the real and tragic 2005 London shooting, this four-part dramatization follows the tragic misidentification of Jean Charles de Menezes by British authorities. Featuring Russell Tovey and Emily Mortimer, this searing docudrama navigates the chain of decisions and human errors that led to his death, raising questions that still resonate today.
4. Modern Family
This Emmy-winning juggernaut remains a gold standard of sitcom success. Across 11 seasons, it chronicles the highs, lows, and laughs of the extended Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan. Ed O’Neill, Sofia Vergara, Ty Burrell, and others shine in a series that blends comedy with heart in all the right places.
5. The Bold Type
For fashion lovers and dream chasers, this series set inside a glossy women’s magazine offers a potent blend of personal growth, bold style, and female camaraderie. Meghann Fahy and Melora Hardin steal scenes in this smart and emotionally rich show that champions modern womanhood.
6. Dying For Sex
Adapted from the hit podcast, this bold limited series follows Molly (Michelle Williams), who—after a terminal cancer diagnosis—sets out on a journey of sensual self-discovery. At once funny and poignant, Dying for Sex is a raw and liberating exploration of love, mortality, and embracing life’s deepest desires.
7. The Stolen Girl
A parent’s worst nightmare unfolds when Eliza (Denise Gough) discovers her daughter missing after a sleepover gone terribly wrong. Taut, fast-paced, and chilling, this five-episode thriller grips from the first frame, with Jim Sturgess delivering a haunting turn as a father hiding painful secrets.
8. The Handmaid’s Tale
The landmark adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s dystopian vision concludes after eight years of cultural conversation and critical acclaim. As June Osborne’s revolution reaches its final chapter, Hulu preps a new journey with The Testaments, ensuring Gilead’s story endures.
9. Good American Family
Inspired by true events, this eerie limited series follows the adoptive parents of a child they believe is not who—or what—she seems. With Ellen Pompeo and Mark Duplass at the helm, this story walks the line between parental fear and psychological horror.
10. Paradise
Set in a near-future America retreating underground after an undefined global disaster, Paradise blends political thriller and sci-fi mystery. When the president is assassinated, only one agent holds the key—though he’s haunted by the reappearance of his long-dead wife. James Marsden and Sterling K. Brown anchor this cerebral, action-packed series.
11. The Jetty
Jenna Coleman plays a grieving detective caught between a recent arson case and a long-unsolved child disappearance. Only four episodes long, this slow-burn thriller is rich in atmosphere and driven by stunning cinematography and Coleman’s restrained performance.
12. High Potential
Kaitlin Olson reinvents the crime procedural as a brilliant but quirky janitor turned LAPD consultant. With sharp dialogue and a premise that blends the charm of Psych with a detective’s edge, this series is anchored by Olson’s irresistible screen presence.
13. Shōgun
This historical epic, based on James Clavell’s novel, is a sweeping tale of war, survival, and uneasy alliances in 17th-century Japan. The series is visually lush and narratively rich—an Emmy frontrunner—and its second season promises even grander storytelling.
14. Rivals
Set in Thatcher-era England, this sumptuous melodrama pits a suave MP against a devious media baron in a battle for influence and control. With its opulent setting, sharp writing, and David Tennant relishing his villainous role, Rivals channels the spirit of Dynasty with a British twist.
15. The Veil
Elisabeth Moss stars as a secretive MI6 agent walking a tightrope of suspicion and emerging connection with a woman who may be a terrorist. Suspenseful, introspective, and steeped in moral ambiguity, this series thrives on its emotional nuance and Moss’s brilliance.
16. Only Murders in the Building
Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez delight in this charming murder-mystery that mixes podcast culture with amateur sleuthing. With a new crime each season and A-list guest stars, this show remains endlessly clever and unexpectedly heartfelt.
17. Abbott Elementary
This award-winning mockumentary offers a fresh, funny, and deeply authentic take on public school life. Quinta Brunson leads a cast of standout educators who blend humor and humanity with every lesson. A sitcom with soul, heart, and purpose.
18. Love, Victor
This tender continuation of Love, Simon follows Victor’s coming-of-age as he balances identity, love, and family expectations. Michael Cimino and Ana Ortiz bring warmth and authenticity to a series that treats its characters with respect and grace, offering representation that’s both vital and moving.
