Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Hulu, Including a Gritty Comic Book Adaptation

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Hulu offers a great variety of shows and movies, including gripping true-crime documentaries, historical dramas, and unique reality TV. This week, you’ll find popular documentary series from ABC News Studios, as well as scripted shows featuring well-known actors. No matter what you’re in the mood for – a thrilling chase or a moving love story – Hulu has something new and familiar to offer. All of these titles were chosen for their strong storytelling and ability to keep viewers hooked.

‘Girl on the Run: The Hunt for America’s Most Wanted Woman’ (2026)

This ABC News Studios documentary series follows the extensive search for escaped convict Sarah Jo Pender. It explores the complicated legal issues and police work involved in finding one of the most well-known fugitives of recent times. Using old video and interviews, the series gives a complete picture of the investigation and the difficulties faced by those trying to capture Pender.

‘The Scream Murder: A True Teen Horror Story’ (2026)

This documentary series from ABC News Studios examines the 2006 murder of high school student Cassie Jo Stoddart. It looks at how the killers were inspired by horror movie clichés when committing their crime, and features interviews with investigators and people connected to the case to piece together what happened. ‘The Scream Murder: A True Teen Horror Story’ seeks to present an accurate account of the social and psychological elements that contributed to this tragedy.

‘The Beauty’ (2026)

This sci-fi horror series presents a world where a virus gives people perfect bodies, but ultimately causes them to burst into flames. Featuring Evan Peters and Ashton Kutcher, the show examines society’s focus on appearance and the dangerous results of trying to achieve it. The story follows characters as they struggle with the ethical and physical challenges of this outbreak, mixing gruesome body horror with a critique of our obsession with beauty.

‘Love Story’ (2026)

“Love Story” is a dramatic series that tells the story of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s romance and marriage. Starring Paul Anthony Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon, the show explores the challenges they faced as a very public couple, from their first meeting to the heartbreaking end of their relationship. It offers a fictionalized glimpse into the private lives of two incredibly famous Americans.

‘Best Medicine’ (2026)

Josh Charles plays a brilliant but socially uncomfortable surgeon in this heartwarming medical comedy-drama. After working in big-city hospitals, he ends up practicing medicine in a close-knit, small fishing town. ‘Best Medicine’ looks at the funny and touching differences between modern healthcare and the simple life of the townspeople, and how the surgeon learns and grows both as a doctor and as a person while facing unique medical cases.

‘The Greatest Average American’ (2026)

Nate Bargatze hosts ‘The Greatest Average American,’ a game show that’s all about celebrating being perfectly ordinary. Contestants compete in trivia and physical challenges to prove they’re the most typical American. Unlike most competition shows, this one focuses on humor and how relatable the players are, rather than amazing talents or smarts. It premiered on February 26th as a fun, lighthearted option for viewers.

‘Paradise’ (2025)

From the creator of ‘This Is Us,’ ‘Paradise’ is a suspenseful drama starring Sterling K. Brown as the chief of security for a past president. The story revolves around a murder in a luxurious, picture-perfect neighborhood. As the investigation progresses, hidden truths about the people who live there—and those hired to protect them—start to come to light. The show debuted on February 23rd and explores the contrast between how people appear and what’s really going on in their lives.

‘A Killer Among Friends’ (2025)

The new documentary series, ‘A Killer Among Friends,’ explores shocking murder cases where the victims knew their killers. Produced by Banijay Americas, the series reveals how relationships can tragically turn deadly. Each episode uses detailed reenactments and expert analysis to uncover the reasons behind these crimes, and will be available to stream starting Saturday, February 28th, offering a close look at the devastating impact of betrayal.

‘Will Trent’ (2023)

Inspired by a bestselling book series, ‘Will Trent’ is a crime drama featuring Ramón Rodríguez as a GBI agent. The main character overcame challenges like dyslexia and a tough childhood in foster care, and now relies on his sharp eye for detail to crack complex cases. The show highlights his unusual methods of investigation, as well as his relationships with colleagues, blending traditional crime-solving with a look at his personal journey.

‘Tell Me Lies’ (2022)

‘Tell Me Lies’ is a drama series following the complicated eight-year relationship between Lucy Albright and Stephen DeMarco, played by Grace Van Patten and Jackson White. The show delves into the unhealthy patterns and manipulative behavior within their connection, starting in college and continuing for almost a decade. It looks at how even seemingly small decisions can have lasting and damaging effects on Lucy, Stephen, and everyone around them.

Share which of these new and returning Hulu series you plan to stream first in the comments.

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2026-02-28 04:15