The 50 best shows streaming on Hulu
The 50 best shows streaming on Hulu
Tanya Melendez, Kevin JacobsenMon, May 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTC
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Sterling K. Brown as Xavier Collins on 'Paradise'; Steve Martin as Charles-Haden Savage on 'Only Murders in the Building'; Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues on 'Abbott Elementary'
Credit: Disney/Brian Roedel; Disney/Patrick Harbron; Disney/Gilles Mingasson
Since it first gained popularity in the early-2010s, Hulu has been one of the go-to streaming services for television. Initially offering recent episodes of network shows, Hulu has since expanded to offer full series past and present, while producing beloved originals like The Handmaid's Tale, Normal People, and The Dropout.
Of course, with more than 1,500 shows in its library, it's not always easy to know what’s worth watching. That's why we at EW have combed through the never-ending scroll of titles and picked the best of the best, from the hottest award-winning dramas to classic sitcoms that give us a needed dose of nostalgia.
Ahead, find our recommendations for the 50 best shows streaming on Hulu.
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30 Rock (2006–2013)
Tina Fey as Liz Lemon on '30 Rock'
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Tired of self-proclaimed prestige "comedies" that barely offer a handful of chuckles per episode? Try 30 Rock, Tina Fey's Emmy-winning sitcom that's so dense with jokes you won't even catch everything on a first binge. The seven-season comedy stars Fey as Liz Lemon, the overworked head writer of an SNL-esque variety sketch series who tries to balance cast member egos and network executive Jack Donaghy's (Alec Baldwin) meddling while trying to have something of a personal life. Knowledge of the entertainment world isn't a prerequisite, but the sheer number of pop culture references and satirical showbiz jabs is a treat for any enthusiast. —Kevin Jacobsen
Where to watch 30 Rock: Hulu
Cast: Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer
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Abbott Elementary (2021–present)
Quinta Brunson as Janine Teagues and Kaitlin Olson as Deandra 'Sweet Dee' Reynolds on 'Abbott Elementary'
Credit: Gilles Mingasson/Disney
While quality TV comedies have mostly been found on cable and streaming these days, Abbott Elementary proves that great comedy is still being made on network television. Created by and starring Quinta Brunson, the Emmy-winning mockumentary-style sitcom follows the lives of teachers at a Philadelphia elementary school as they deal with budget restrictions, changing social norms, and a principal with major chaotic energy.
One of the best parts of Abbott Elementary (beyond its outstanding ensemble cast) is its mastery of tone, striking a balance between laugh-out-loud observational humor and dramatic sincerity in its depiction of everyday heroes. —K.J.
Where to watch Abbott Elementary: Hulu
EW grade: A–
Cast: Quinta Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Sheryl Lee Ralph
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Alien: Earth (2025–present)
(From left to right): Erana James as Curly, Lily Newmark as Nibs, Sydney Chandler as Wendy, and Adarsh Gourav as Slightly on 'Alien: Earth'
Credit: Patrick Brown/FX
As the advertising for 1979's Alien went, "In space, no one can hear you scream." But what about on Earth? Noah Hawley brings those terrifying Xenomorphs to the small screen with this prequel series set two years before the original film. The show follows a group of synthetic humans as they investigate a space vessel that has landed on Earth. Some unfriendly creatures are (expectedly for us) on board, and while Alien: Earth makes good on the thrills we hope to see from an Alien project, the show also delves into potent existential themes that a film might not be able to explore. —K.J.
Where to watch Alien: Earth: Hulu
Cast: Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, Timothy Olyphant, Essie Davis, Samuel Blenkin
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Atlanta (2016–2022)
Donald Glover as Earn Marks on 'Atlanta'
Credit: Guy D'Alema/FX
Donald and Stephen Glover never resigned their acclaimed series to just one genre. Across 41 episodes, Atlanta has been a sitcom, a satire, a black comedy, a horror comedy, a drama, and even a documentary once or twice. The story of Earn (Donald Glover) managing his cousin Alfred’s (Brian Tyree Henry) rap career remains compelling in part by seamlessly switching to whichever style and tone is best suited for a given moment.
This balancing act wouldn't work without the cast’s stellar dexterity, including Zazie Beetz as Earn's partner, Van, and LaKeith Stanfield as Alfred's philosophizing best friend, Darius. If you missed out on one of the best shows of the last decade while it was airing, now’s your chance to catch up. —Tanya Melendez
Where to watch Atlanta: Hulu
EW grade: A
Cast: Donald Glover, Brian Tyree Henry, LaKeith Stanfield, Zazie Beetz
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The Bear (2022–present)
Lionel Boyce as Marcus Brooks and Jeremy Allen White as Carmy Berzatto on 'The Bear'
Credit: Chuck Hodes/FX
The Bear's plot is deceptively simple: A young fine-dining chef (Jeremy Allen White) comes home to Chicago to run his family’s faltering Italian beef sandwich shop after his brother’s suicide. But like a perfect meal, the execution of a simple idea is what counts.
Even in quick-hit sub-30-minute episodes (a rarity in today’s prestige TV landscape), creator Christopher Storer makes sure each employee’s story shines, whether it's Marcus' (Lionel Boyce) spiritual training in Copenhagen, Tina's (Liza Colón-Zayas) culinary school evolution, Sydney's (Ayo Edebiri) citywide food tour, or Cousin Richie's (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) week at real-life two Michelin star restaurant Ever. (Plus, there are So. Many. Cameos.) —T.M.
Where to watch The Bear: Hulu
EW grade: A
Cast: Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas
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Better Things (2016–2022)
Pamela Adlon as Sam Fox on 'Better Things'
Credit: Suzanne Tenner/FX
Pamela Adlon plays Sam Fox, the working actor raising three daughters and caring for her aging mother in this underappreciated, semi-autobiographical gem. EW's critic lauds the show for being a space "where events don't so much happen as they unfurl, at their own pace, in front of our eyes," a bit of a television miracle in this age of high-speed content designed to keep you hooked. But here, you're riveted by these complex characters: rebellious Max (future Oscar winner Mikey Madison), stubborn and curious Frankie (Hannah Alligood), and sweetheart Duke (Olivia Edward), each going through their teens and dragging their mom along for all the highs and lows that follow.
Better Things highlights everything about life that most shows skip in favor of "plot," when the real plot is small, human, and worth watching. —T.M.
Where to watch Better Things: Hulu
EW grade: A
Cast: Pamela Adlon, Mikey Madison, Hannah Alligood, Olivia Edward, Celia Imrie
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Bob Ross — The Joy of Painting (1983–1994)
Bob Ross from 'Bob Ross — The Joy of Painting'
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You don't always need an Emmy-winning prestige drama or an edgy comedy to pass the time. Sometimes when you turn on the TV, you just need something soothing and inherently positive, where mistakes are just a brush stroke away from becoming something beautiful. For more than 400 episodes, Bob Ross taught public television audiences how to paint lovely landscapes, leaving behind a legacy of affable, meme-able moments, plus artwork that lives on everywhere from your family garage to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. —T.M.
Where to watch Bob Ross – The Joy of Painting: Hulu
Cast: Bob Ross, lots of "happy trees"
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Bob's Burgers (2011–present)
Bob (voice: H. Jon Benjamin), Louise (voice: Kristen Schaal), Tina (voice: Dan Mintz), Gene (voice: Eugene Mirman), and Linda Belcher (voice: John Roberts) of 'Bob's Burgers'
Credit: Fox
This beloved animated series has endured as one of the warmest shows on television since its 2011 premiere. Bob's Burgers centers on the Belchers, a working-class family who own a burger joint in New Jersey. As parents Bob and Linda try to make ends meet, they also attempt to wrangle their precocious kids: socially awkward Tina, aspiring musician Gene, and mischief-making Louise. With dynamic voice performances and down-to-earth yet playful humor, you'll find it hard not to emotionally invest in the Belchers and their misadventures. —K.J.
Where to watch Bob's Burgers: Hulu
Cast: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, John Roberts, Kristen Schaal
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Damages (2007–2012)
Glenn Close as Patty Hewes on 'Damages'
Credit: FX
This Emmy-winning FX drama is as gripping as a John Grisham legal thriller. In one of her most defining performances, Glenn Close stars as Patty Hewes, a cold-blooded lawyer who takes on difficult cases, while Rose Byrne plays Ellen Parsons, Patty's protégée at the firm. Though each season follows a single case, the overarching intrigue of the series is the ever-evolving relationship between Patty and Ellen, which makes the dynamic in The Devil Wears Prada (2006) look like child's play. —K.J.
Where to watch Damages: Hulu
Cast: Glenn Close, Rose Byrne, Tate Donovan, Ted Danson, Željko Ivanek
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Dying for Sex (2025)
Michelle Williams as Molly Kochan and Jay Duplass as Steve in 'Dying for Sex'
Credit: Sarah Shatz/FX
Michelle Williams won a Golden Globe and an Actor Award for her vulnerable turn as Molly, a woman looking to find sexual satisfaction following a terminal diagnosis. What could have been an overly manipulative cancer drama is instead a well-balanced examination of the highs and lows of knowing your life has an expiration date. Matching Williams' striking work is Jenny Slate as Molly's best friend, Nikki, who offers moral support while also struggling through the pain of knowing she'll soon have to say goodbye to her person. —K.J.
Where to watch Dying for Sex: Hulu
Cast: Michelle Williams, Jenny Slate
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ER (1994–2009)
Noah Wyle as Dr. John Carter, Sherry Stringfield as Dr. Susan Lewis, Anthony Edwards as Dr. Mark Greene, Julianna Margulies as Nurse Carol Hathaway, George Clooney as Dr. Doug Ross, and Eriq La Salle as Dr. Peter Benton on 'ER'
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This beloved NBC medical drama follows the emergency room at Chicago's Cook County General Hospital for a whopping 331 episodes. ER's biggest moments are television lore: Doug (George Clooney) carrying a child out of a flooded drainpipe, Carter (Noah Wyle) and Lucy (Kellie Martin) getting stabbed by a patient with schizophrenia, Dr. Romano (Paul McCrane) facing off against a helicopter — twice. Almost every episode is memorable in some way, including a cast list filled with stars, whether they had a guest spot as a patient or were a series regular. If you were too young to watch it when it aired or haven't spent time with your favorite docs recently, clock in for your shift and get to work. —T.M.
Where to watch ER: Hulu
EW grade: A–
Cast: Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Sherry Stringfield, Noah Wyle, Julianna Margulies
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Extraordinary (2023–2024)
Máiréad Tyers as Jen on 'Extraordinary'
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In the world of this British comedy, every person on Earth gets a superpower when they turn 18 — except Jen (Máiréad Tyers), our powerless main character who’s desperate to find her gift. Extraordinary has a great time messing with our previous notions of superpowers by putting them into the hands of ordinary people. Take Jen's best friend and roommate, Carrie (Sofia Oxenham), for example. She can channel the dead, but she mostly uses it to settle disputes at a law firm, though she’ll occasionally channel Hitler so people can make fun of him directly. It’s a clever, sometimes raunchy/sometimes sweet series about how we embrace our potential. —T.M.
Where to watch Extraordinary: Hulu
Cast: Máiréad Tyers, Sofia Oxenham, Bilal Hasna, Luke Rollason
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Fargo (2014–present)
Billy Bob Thornton as Lorne Malvo on 'Fargo'
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Based on the 1996 Coen brothers movie, each episode of Noah Hawley’s crime anthology series begins with this message: "This is a true story. At the request of the survivors, the names have been changed. Out of respect for the dead, the rest has been told exactly as it occurred." Of course, it’s not technically a true story, except perhaps in the larger capital-T truth about crime and consequences. Every season brings a new cast, a new story, and all the quirk you crave from a middle-America franchise. It's excellent entertainment, especially seeing how actors like Juno Temple and Kirsten Dunst take on the required accent. —T.M.
Where to watch Fargo: Hulu
Cast: Billy Bob Thornton, Martin Freeman, Allison Tolman, Colin Hanks
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Feud (2017; 2024)
Susan Sarandon as Bette Davis and Jessica Lange as Joan Crawford from 'Feud: Bette and Joan'
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As the title implies, Ryan Murphy's anthology series sees two separate but equally intense feuds unfold. In season 1, Bette Davis (Susan Sarandon) and Joan Crawford (Jessica Lange) battle each other and the Hollywood misogyny they’re constantly up against. In season 2, Truman Capote (Tom Hollander) spars with a bevy of New York socialites (Naomi Watts, Diane Lane, Chloë Sevigny, Calista Flockhart, Demi Moore, Molly Ringwald) who didn't appreciate him mining their lives for his writing. (We don't want to pick sides, but really, he could have made it less obvious.) Both installments share Murphy's typically stacked cast of legendary actresses, gorgeous costuming, and fast-paced direction. —T.M.
Where to watch Feud: Hulu
EW grade: B
Cast: Jessica Lange, Susan Sarandon; Naomi Watts, Tom Hollander, Diane Lane
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Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Alexis Bledel as Rory Gilmore and Lauren Graham as Lorelai Gilmore on 'Gilmore Girls'
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Where the Gilmore Girls lead, we will always follow. Through seven seasons of laughs, heartbreak, and unbreakable bonds, Gilmore Girls brilliantly explores the relationship between mothers and daughters. Lauren Graham plays Lorelai, the fast-talking single mother of Rory (Alexis Bledel), a brainy teen who has inherited her mother's tendency for boy troubles. This is a show worth revisiting again and again — winter, spring, summer, or fall — to help escape the horrors of the real world for a little while. —K.J.
Where to watch Gilmore Girls: Hulu
Cast: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Melissa McCarthy, Kelly Bishop, Edward Herrmann
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The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
Estelle Getty as Sophia Petrillo, Rue McClanahan as Blanche Devereaux, Beatrice Arthur as Dorothy Zbornak, and Betty White as Rose Nylund on 'The Golden Girls'
Credit: Lifetime
The Golden Girls remains a gold standard for razor-sharp comedy. The beloved sitcom centers on four older women — whip-smart Dorothy (Bea Arthur); sweetly naive Rose (Betty White); sexually voracious Blanche (Rue McClanahan); and Dorothy's wise-cracking mother, Sophia (Estelle Getty) — living together in a Miami home. While often trading barbs with each other, there is an unmistakable appreciation of chosen family that keeps us coming back again and again. —K.J.
Where to watch The Golden Girls: Hulu
Cast: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty
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The Great (2020–2023)
Nicholas Hoult as Peter and Elle Fanning as Catherine on 'The Great'
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The real-life story of Catherine the Great, empress of Russia, is fascinating. But is it a great comedy? You better stick to Tony McNamara's (2018's The Favourite, 2023's Poor Things) version if you want to be entertained. His interpretation of Catherine (Elle Fanning) and Peter’s (Nicholas Hoult) love story/power struggle is part historical drama, part grand romance, part sex romp, part palace intrigue, all sharply observed and wickedly funny.
The script twists and turns in unexpected ways (Gillian Anderson’s guest role will not go the way you think) and you'll gasp several times a season, but you'll laugh more. There’s a reason so many reviews of The Great end with a declaration that it is, well, great. Huzzah! —T.M.
Where to watch The Great: Hulu
Cast: Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult, Phoebe Fox, Sacha Dhawan
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Grey's Anatomy (2005–present)
Harry Shum Jr. as Dr. Benson Kwan, Midori Francis as Dr. Mika Yasuda, and Adelaide Kane as Dr. Jules Millin on 'Grey's Anatomy'
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Don't let the number of episodes scare you off: Once you start Grey's Anatomy, it will be tough to quit. The soapy medical drama centers on the surgical interns and residents working at a Seattle hospital, juggling the demands of their jobs with their tumultuous personal lives. Suffice it to say, there are more than a few hookups among the surgeons, and viewers have been following their ups and downs (and exits and returns) since 2005. The first 21 seasons of Grey's are available to binge in full on Hulu, while new episodes from season 22 can be watched the day after they air on ABC. —K.J.
Where to watch Grey's Anatomy: Hulu
Cast: Ellen Pompeo, Patrick Dempsey, Sandra Oh, James Pickens Jr., Chandra Wilson
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Grotesquerie (2024)
Niecy Nash-Betts as Lois Tryon and Micaela Diamond as Sister Megan on 'Grotesquerie'
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Ryan Murphy's television empire continues with this aptly-named gruesome crime drama. Niecy Nash-Betts stars as Lois Tryon, a police detective who teams up with a nun (Micaela Diamond) to unravel the mystery behind a series of killings with a seemingly biblical connection. Complicating matters for Lois is a rebellious daughter and a comatose husband, but there's even more to the story than you might assume. As Nash-Betts teased to EW, "I think that Ryan has something for you with this one. This one is different. This is very different. To me, it's not like anything I've seen him do before." —K.J.
Where to watch Grotesquerie: Hulu
Cast: Niecy Nash-Betts, Courtney B. Vance, Nicholas Alexander Chavez, Micaela Diamond, Lesley Manville
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The Handmaid's Tale (2017–2025)
Elisabeth Moss as June Osborne on 'The Handmaid's Tale'
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This chilling adaptation of Margaret Atwood's shockingly relevant novel remains one of Hulu's landmark series. The drama takes place in a dystopian future where the American government has been overthrown by evangelical religious zealots. Under this new system, women are made second-class citizens meant to serve men, with some, like Elisabeth Moss' June, forced to bear the children of the ruling class. The harrowing series mostly follows June as she tries to escape her indentured servitude and reunite with her daughter, who was taken away from her. While not always easy to watch, its depiction of humans trying to survive in a nation under siege by fanaticism feels all too real. —K.J.
Where to watch The Handmaid's Tale: Hulu
EW grade: A
Cast: Elisabeth Moss, Yvonne Strahovski, Ann Dowd, Joseph Fiennes, O-T Fagbenle
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High Fidelity (2020)
Zoë Kravitz as Robyn 'Rob' Brooks on 'High Fidelity'
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The 2000 John Cusack movie was a faithful adaptation of the 1995 Nick Hornby novel, but, like a great cover of a classic hit, the 2020 series modernized it for today. Rob (Zoë Kravitz) is still an immature record store owner bemoaning past heartbreak and breaking the fourth wall, but, given 10 episodes instead of one film, her character gets to evolve further. The music is, predictably, fantastic (don't skip end credits!), and future Oscar winner Da'Vine Joy Randolph steals every scene as Cherise, Rob's employee and a struggling musician who's afraid to take a creative leap. —T.M.
Where to watch High Fidelity: Hulu
Cast: Zoë Kravitz, Jake Lacy, Da'Vine Joy Randolph, David H. Holmes
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High Potential (2024–present)
Deniz Akdeniz as Lev 'Oz' Özdil, Javicia Leslie as Daphne Forrester, Judy Reyes as Selena Soto, Kaitlin Olson as Morgan Gillory, and Daniel Sunjata as Adam Karadec on 'High Potential'
Credit: Disney/Raymond Liu
It's increasingly difficult to stand out as a network TV police procedural in a sea of serialized drama on cable and streaming, which just makes ABC's High Potential all the more remarkable. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Kaitlin Olson stars as Morgan Gillory, a single mother of three working as a cleaner at the LAPD who also happens to have a genius-level IQ. After helping solve a case, the Major Crimes Division enlists her as a consultant, allowing her to channel her unique perspective to cracking difficult cases. Olson's frenzied charm and her character's clever approach to crime-solving help elevate High Potential beyond your average broadcast show. —K.J.
Where to watch High Potential: Hulu
Cast: Kaitlin Olson, Daniel Sunjata, Javicia Leslie, Deniz Akdeniz, Judy Reyes
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House (2004–2012)
Hugh Laurie as Dr. Gregory House on 'House'
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Dr. Gregory House (Hugh Laurie) has a brilliant mind for medical science, gruff and misanthropic as he may be. House's complicated psychology is what puts this Emmy-winning procedural a step above other doctor shows of its ilk, carried by Laurie's masterful performance. Come for the bizarre medical cases, stay for the cheeky banter between House and fellow doctor Wilson (Robert Sean Leonard) or Dean of Medicine Cuddy (Lisa Edelstein). —K.J.
Where to watch House: Hulu
Cast: Hugh Laurie, Lisa Edelstein, Robert Sean Leonard, Omar Epps, Jennifer Morrison
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Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999–present)
Mariska Hargitay as Olivia Benson and Ice-T as Odafin 'Fin' Tutuola on 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'
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What started as a spinoff of Law & Order has since become the most enduring series in the franchise. As anyone who's heard the opening narration over and over again knows, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit centers on sexually based offenses that take place in New York City, and the dedicated detectives who investigate them. Our heroes are Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) and — for the first 12 seasons anyway — Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni), detectives whose relentless pursuit of justice has riveted audiences for decades. —K.J.
Where to watch Law & Order: Special Victims Unit: Hulu
Cast: Mariska Hargitay, Christopher Meloni, Ice-T, Richard Belzer, BD Wong
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Living Single (1993–1998)
Kim Coles as Synclaire James-Jones and Queen Latifah as Khadijah James on 'Living Single'
Credit: Andrew Semel/Fox/Courtesy Everett Collection
Tell us if you heard of this one: A 1990s hit sitcom about six friends searching for professional success and love while living in the same New York City building. No, not that one. The other one. The first one. The Black one. Premiering in 1993, the cast's chemistry and the great writing made Living Single an unexpected success against big competition on Sunday nights, setting the show up for a five-season, 118-episode run that holds up to this day. It's also one of the most beloved Black sitcoms of all time, giving young non-white audiences a group of, ahem, friends who look and sound like them.
As creator Yvette Lee Bowser told EW in 2023, "Black people are always creating American culture, and yet we were disproportionately absent from the television landscape...That was the impetus for the whole thing — to tell our stories from our point of view." —T.M.
Where to watch Living Single: Hulu
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Cast: Queen Latifah, Kim Coles, Erika Alexander, Kim Fields, T.C. Carson
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Modern Family (2009–2020)
Jesse Tyler Ferguson as Mitchell Pritchett and Eric Stonestreet as Cam Tucker on 'Modern Family'
Credit: Peter "Hopper" Stone/ABC
This 22-time Emmy-winning sitcom blends the best of traditional family comedies with the then-fresh mockumentary format. The series centers on a dysfunctional upper-middle-class family, including rich patriarch Jay (Ed O'Neill) and his much younger new wife, Gloria (Sofía Vergara); Jay's daughter, Claire (Julie Bowen), and her clumsy husband, Phil (Ty Burrell); and Jay's son, Mitchell, and his flamboyant partner, Cam (Eric Stonestreet). With razor-sharp writing and a hysterically funny cast, the 11-season ABC sitcom quickly became one of the most reliable shows on television. —K.J.
Where to watch Modern Family: Hulu
Cast: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson
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Moonlighting (1985–1989)
Bruce Willis as David Addison on 'Moonlighting'
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When former model Maddie Hayes (Cybill Shepherd) loses all her money to a crooked accountant, she's forced to run an L.A. detective agency with a roguish private eye (Bruce Willis), and sparks fly. Moonlighting broke the fourth wall, broke long-held industry assumptions, and was Willis' big break.
The highs were very high (like the Taming of the Shrew costume fantasy "Atomic Shakespeare" or "The Dream Sequence Always Rings Twice," an ode to film noir), and the lows were really low ("Womb With a View," with Willis playing Maddie's unborn fetus is disturbing on several levels). Just remember, Ted Williams only had a lifetime average of .344, and he's one of the greatest hitters in baseball history. Moonlighting swung for the fences every time, and it's no mystery why audiences still love it. —T.M.
Where to watch Moonlighting: Hulu
Cast: Cybill Shepherd, Bruce Willis, Allyce Beasley, Curtis Armstrong
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A Murder at the End of the World (2023)
Emma Corrin as Darby Hart on 'A Murder at the End of the World'
Credit: Christopher Saunders/FX
Emma Corrin plays Darby Hart, a true crime author and self-taught detective who's thrilled when a tech billionaire (Clive Owen) invites her to an exclusive retreat at his isolated compound in Iceland. Obviously, it does not go great. It's bad enough when she realizes her ex-boyfriend is there, but then the bodies start dropping. This FX on Hulu series is a welcome fresh take on the classic murder mystery, made even better by frequent flashbacks to the gruesome case that made Darby a famous author. —T.M.
Where to watch A Murder at the End of the World: Hulu
Cast: Emma Corrin, Raúl Esparza, Harris Dickinson, Clive Owen, Joan Chen
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New Girl (2011–2018)
Zooey Deschanel as Jess Day on 'New Girl'
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Who's that girl? It's Jess Day (Zooey Deschanel), a quirky schoolteacher who moves into an apartment with three guys: Nick (Jake Johnson), Schmidt (Max Greenfield), and Winston (Lamorne Morris), each of whom has his own set of quirks. As each roommate tries to figure out life in their late-20s and early-30s, they experience the many highs and lows of relationships of both the friendly and romantic variety. New Girl represents the best in hangout comedy, in which the characters are so authentically their flawed selves. —K.J.
Where to watch New Girl: Hulu
Cast: Zooey Deschanel, Jake Johnson, Max Greenfield, Lamorne Morris, Hannah Simone
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Normal People (2020)
Paul Mescal as Connell Waldron and Daisy Edgar-Jones as Marianne Sheridan in 'Normal People'
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This character-driven miniseries, adapted from Sally Rooney's gorgeously written novel of the same name, depicts the tumultuous nature of young love. Marianne (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Connell (Paul Mescal) are classmates at an Irish secondary school whose different backgrounds — hers affluent, his working-class — complicate their burgeoning relationship. Over the years, they come together and drift apart, as the series delves into young adulthood with aching intimacy. —K.J.
Where to watch Normal People: Hulu
Cast: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Paul Mescal, Sarah Greene
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The Office (2001–2003)
Ricky Gervais as David Brent on 'The Office'
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Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant changed the game for television comedy forever — and helped launch a worldwide franchise. This hysterical, cringe-inducing mockumentary series centers on David Brent (Gervais), the clueless, arrogant boss of a British paper company, and the unfortunate employees who work for him. In just 12 episodes (and two Christmas specials), The Office captures everyday, unglamorous life with near-uncomfortable accuracy. —K.J.
Where to watch The Office: Hulu
Cast: Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook, Lucy Davis
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The Old Man (2022–2024)
Jeff Bridges as Dan Chase on 'The Old Man'
Credit: Kurt Iswarienko/FX
Jeff Bridges stars on this engrossing FX drama as an ex-CIA operative thrust back into the fast-paced life he used to live. Killing an intruder who breaks into his Vermont home, Dan Chase (Bridges) goes on the run as he comes to realize his life is in grave danger. Expect plenty of twists and turns, particularly with Assistant Director of Counterintelligence Harold Harper (John Lithgow) — who has a complicated past with Chase — trying to track him down. Bridges earned an Emmy nomination for his work as a grizzled agent who proves he's still got it. —K.J.
Where to watch The Old Man: Hulu
Cast: Jeff Bridges, John Lithgow, Alia Shawkat, Amy Brenneman, Bill Heck
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Only Murders in the Building (2021–present)
Meryl Streep as Loretta Durkin in season 3 of 'Only Murders in the Building'
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The charm of this mystery-comedy begins with the three leads: Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez are an absolute delight as tenants of the death-prone Arconia apartment building who become podcasting, crime-solving besties. Each season is stuffed with guest stars who could possibly be the victim or the murderer (Paul Rudd, Amy Ryan, Tina Fey, Nathan Lane, and Meryl frickin' Streep, to name a few), but the recurring cast of Arconia eccentrics are just as good (special shout-out to Jackie Hoffman, one of television's most reliable comedy curmudgeons).
The mysteries are fun but almost beside the point, and red herrings can take entire episodes. The joy of Only Murders, then, is in what the cases reveal about the all-too-human characters, not to mention the slapstick comedy and heartwarming friendship. —T.M.
Where to watch Only Murders in the Building: Hulu
EW grade: B
Cast: Steve Martin, Martin Short, Selena Gomez
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The Other Black Girl (2023)
Ashleigh Murray as Hazel-May McCall and Sinclair Daniel as Nella Rogers on 'The Other Black Girl'
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When Nella Rogers (Sinclair Daniel) finally gains a fellow Black co-worker at Wagner Books, the young editorial assistant is delighted — until she's not. Horror-comedy has always been a natural vehicle to write about racism, and this Hulu show leans into the genre tropes to highlight the way micro- and macro-aggressions in the workplace can slowly break a person down.
Ashleigh Murray is great as Hazel, the colleague who starts as friend but becomes foe, and Daniel plays Nella's awakening to the truth about her cohort with a sincerity that humanizes the series' most bonkers twist. A parallel plot set in 1988 works with Nella's story to amp up the eeriness and remind the audience that the real horror is how little progress toward equality has been made. —T.M.
Where to watch The Other Black Girl: Hulu
Cast: Sinclair Daniel, Ashleigh Murray, Brittany Adebumola, Bellamy Young, Eric McCormack
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Paradise (2025–present)
James Marsden as President Cal Bradford and Sterling K. Brown as Xavier Collins on 'Paradise'
Credit: Brian Roedel/Disney
Paradise is a reunion of This Is Us creator Dan Fogelman and star Sterling K. Brown, but don't expect it to be all that similar (save for some time jumping and a few heartstring-tugging scenes). Brown stars on this addictive political thriller drama as Xavier, a Secret Service agent who tries to find answers after the unexpected death of the President of the United States. We don't want to spoil much more, though you should expect a shocking twist at the end of the premiere that recontextualizes everything you've just seen. EW's critic praises how Fogelman "unveils Paradise's massive surprise with the kind of skillful, unhurried confidence that will prompt many viewers to watch the episode again in search of clues they missed." Season 2 is airing new episodes through the end of March. —K.J.
Where to watch Paradise: Hulu
EW grade: B–
Cast: Sterling K. Brown, James Marsden, Julianne Nicholson, Sarah Shahi, Nicole Brydon Bloom
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The Patient (2022)
Steve Carell as Alan Strauss on 'The Patient'
Credit: Suzanne Tenner/FX
What's a serial killer to do when he wants to change but doesn't quite know how? For Kenny Chesney superfan Sam (Domhnall Gleeson), the answer is kidnapping his therapist, Alan (Steve Carell). Chained in a finished basement, Alan spends his days thinking of his family, hallucinating his own therapy sessions with former mentor Charlie (David Alan Grier), and trying to get Sam to curb his deadly instincts. The miniseries is 10 episodes of thrilling tension, especially when Gleeson and Carell share the screen and subvert their characters' intentions. —T.M.
Where to watch The Patient: Hulu
Cast: Steve Carell, Domhnall Gleeson, Linda Emond
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Pose (2018–2021)
Indya Moore as Angel on 'Pose'
Credit: JoJo Whilden/FX
This emotional FX series gets 10s across the board. Pose depicts the tumultuous lives of a group of gay and trans friends living in 1980s and '90s New York City. Bonded by their struggle for acceptance and desire to live out loud, the community comes together as members of the Ballroom scene, while also grappling with the looming threat of AIDS. Pose was rightfully celebrated for its groundbreaking casting of primarily trans actors in substantial roles and its tribute to an important era in queer American history, but it's also a full-out, fabulously entertaining character drama about found family. —K.J.
Where to watch Pose: Hulu
Cast: Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Billy Porter, Indya Moore, Dominique Jackson, Ryan Jamaal Swain
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Ramy (2019–2022)
Ramy Youssef as Ramy on 'Ramy'
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Comedian Ramy Youssef stars in (and often writes and directs) this comedy-drama as the titular New Jersey twentysomething trying to balance his first-generation Muslim identity with a millennial aimlessness. EW's critic called Ramy "essential viewing" for reasons both political (the rare television show about an American Muslim family) and creative (it's just really, really good). Hiam Abbass is especially wonderful as Ramy's mother, Maysa, whose dissatisfaction is given whole episodes to explore. —T.M.
Where to watch Ramy: Hulu
EW grade: A–
Cast: Ramy Youssef, Hiam Abbass, Amr Waked, May Calamawy
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Reservation Dogs (2021–2023)
D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai as Bear Smallhill on 'Reservation Dogs'
Credit: Shane Brown/FX
Not enough people have watched this marvelous comedy about four Native American teenagers (Devery Jacobs, D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Lane Factor, Paulina Alexis) reeling from the loss of their friend Daniel on an Oklahoma reservation. Created by Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, the almost all-indigenous cast and crew used their background and wit to craft an authentic laugh-out-loud comedy that represents a multitude of Native experiences without cheapening the depth of loss, dispossession, poverty, resilience, and joy that affect these characters' lives.
Harjo intentionally ended Dogs after only three seasons, but those 28 episodes give us plenty of Rez to love, plus an acting master class from Oscar nominee Lily Gladstone as the incarcerated, grieving mother of Daniel. —T.M.
Where to watch Reservation Dogs: Hulu
EW grade: A–
Cast: Devery Jacobs, D'Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai, Lane Factor, Paulina Alexis
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Say Nothing (2024)
Lola Petticrew as Dolours Price in 'Say Nothing'
Credit: Rob Youngson/FX
This absorbing limited series, based on the book of the same name by Patrick Radden Keefe, delves into the Troubles conflict of Northern Ireland and the cost of war and silence. Say Nothing primarily follows a pair of sisters who were the first women to join the Irish Republican Army as well as the disappearance and murder of Jean McConville, telling a sprawling story that spans decades with authenticity and care. —K.J.
Where to watch Say Nothing: Hulu
Cast: Lola Petticrew, Hazel Doupe, Anthony Boyle, Josh Finan, Maxine Peake
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Schitt's Creek (2015–2020)
Annie Murphy as Alexis Rose, Eugene Levy as Johnny Rose, Catherine O'Hara as Moira Rose, and Dan Levy as David Rose on 'Schitt's Creek'
Credit: Pop TV
Few series have exemplified the importance of allowing a show the patience to come into its own quite like Schitt's Creek. After a somewhat lukewarm first season, the Canadian comedy found its rhythm and became one of the most treasured TV comedies of the past decade. Created by and starring father and son Eugene and Dan Levy, Schitt's Creek follows the formerly affluent Rose family, who lose their riches and find themselves living in a motel in the titular town. Best wishes and warmest regards on your binge-watch. —K.J.
Where to watch Schitt's Creek: Hulu
Cast: Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara, Dan Levy, Annie Murphy, Chris Elliott
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Sherlock (2010–2017)
Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson and Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes on 'Sherlock'
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Fans of author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes have plenty of film and TV adaptations worth watching, and this BBC series is among the top. Benedict Cumberbatch stars as the title character, with the action transported to modern-day London as Sherlock solves seemingly impossible mysteries alongside his confidant, John Watson (Martin Freeman). Bolstered by sharp writing and crackling chemistry between Cumberbatch and Freeman, Sherlock is a brainy yet entertaining watch. —K.J.
Where to watch Sherlock: Hulu
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman
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Shōgun (2024–present)
Anna Sawai as Toda Mariko on 'Shōgun'
Credit: Katie Yu/FX
If you're of a certain age, you remember Shōgun as the massive paperback your mom lugged around one summer, or perhaps the swoony 1980 miniseries starring Richard Chamberlain. This FX version is a welcome update.
Sure, English sailor John Blackthorne (Cosmo Jarvis) still accidentally shipwrecks himself into the middle of a feudal power dispute in 1600s Japan, but his story is equally entwined with Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Hiroyuki Sanada), the regent trying to survive his ouster from the ruling council, and Toda Mariko (Anna Sawai), the translator with a disgraced lineage and a star-crossed romance with John. At various points, the politics and humor will remind you of Succession and the scope will bring Game of Thrones to mind, but EW's critic argues Shōgun stands alone as "a stunning epic that never lets big-budget set pieces overshadow the human drama at its core." —T.M.
Where to watch Shōgun: Hulu
EW grade: A–
Cast: Hiroyuki Sanada, Cosmo Jarvis, Anna Sawai, Tadanobu Asano
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Shoresy (2022–present)
Jared Keeso as Shoresy on 'Shoresy'
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Absolutely no one was requesting a spinoff of Letterkenny’s most foul-mouthed, never-actually-seen character, Shoresy, but it goes to show what we know, eh? A one-note gag in the original series, Shoresy (writer and creator Jared Keeso) is a solid hockey player but an even better "chirper" who lobs vicious insults to get under the opposition's skin. In his solo outing, the athlete finds himself in Sudbury, home of the miserably bad Triple-A Bulldogs. The team's owner, Nat (Tasya Teles), is ready to fold the franchise, but uber-competitive Shoresy instead convinces her that he can revamp the roster and "never lose again."
Suddenly, we're in a classic sports underdog story, albeit with some extremely low-brow punchlines and a healthy amount of male-gaziness. But there's also a sweetness at its core, and watching how much the team comes to mean to both Shoresy and the Sudbury locals will hit you like a puck to the teeth. —T.M.
Where to watch Shoresy: Hulu
Cast: Jared Keeso, Tasya Teles, Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat, Blair Lamora
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Terriers (2010)
Donal Logue as Hank Dolworth on 'Terriers'
Credit: Patrick McElhenney/FX
It’s long been assumed that the (admittedly) terrible title kept audiences away from this wisecracking detective show, so let's get this out of the way: Terriers is not about dogs. The name is a metaphor for the scrappy, tenacious, unlicensed private detectives at the center of the show: Hank (Donal Logue) — the ex-cop with an alcohol addiction — and his ex-con best friend, Bitt (Michael Raymond-James). The two are broke, cynical, and miserable, mostly by way of their own making, but they're also smart, funny, and hate a bully. The case they stumble into is full of noir-level corruption, but luckily there's enough of a resolution that these 13 episodes are still worth watching. —T.M.
Where to watch Terriers: Hulu
Cast: Donal Logue, Michael Raymond-James
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This Is Us (2016–2022)
Mandy Moore as Rebecca Pearson and Milo Ventimiglia as Jack Pearson on 'This Is Us'
Credit: Hulu
Family dramas are a TV staple dating back to the medium's early days. This six-season NBC series is one of the most defining of the modern era, following the Pearson family through generations. This Is Us primarily centers on Kevin (Justin Hartley), Kate (Chrissy Metz), and their adopted brother, Randall (Sterling K. Brown), as they go through life, love, and loss. Then there are their parents, Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) and Rebecca (Mandy Moore), whose once-in-a-lifetime love defined their family's future. Funny and heartbreaking in equal measure, This Is Us may be unabashedly sentimental, but it earns your tears. —K.J.
Where to watch This Is Us: Hulu
EW grade: B
Cast: Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Sterling K. Brown, Chrissy Metz, Justin Hartley
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Under the Bridge (2024)
Riley Keough as Rebecca Godfrey in 'Under the Bridge'
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While not the easiest watch, this miniseries, based on the real-life murder of 14-year-old Reena Virk in British Columbia, is a powerful exploration of teenage bullying and racism. Riley Keough plays Rebecca, a journalist investigating the murder through interviews with Reena's peers, many of them having subjected her to ruthless cruelty. Rebecca also forges an uneasy alliance with Cam (Lily Gladstone in an Emmy-nominated performance), a local police officer with whom she shares a tumultuous past. "With Under the Bridge," writes EW's critic, "the justice is yet another tragedy — more young lives destroyed to pay for one so pointlessly taken." —K.J.
Where to watch Under the Bridge: Hulu
Cast: Lily Gladstone, Riley Keough, Vritika Gupta, Chloe Guidry, Archie Panjabi
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Vida (2018–2020)
Melissa Barrera as Lyn and Mishel Prada as Emma on 'Vida'
Credit: Starz Entertainment
The two sisters at the center of this three-season Starz comedy-drama are polar opposites. Lyn (Melissa Barrera) is a San Francisco-based free spirit, and Emma (Mishel Prada) is a Chicago corporate shark. When their mother, Vida, dies suddenly, they reluctantly return to Boyle Heights, Calif., to bury her and deal with the family bar. But a quick sale is out of the question when they discover it's in debt and co-owned by Eddy (Ser Anzoategui), who was absolutely more than Mom's roommate. Vida is a sharp, funny show about gentrification, family, and what it means to come home. —T.M.
Where to watch Vida: Hulu
EW grade: B
Cast: Melissa Barrera, Mishel Prada, Ser Anzoategui
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What We Do in the Shadows (2019–2024)
(From left to right): Kristen Schaal as the Guide, Harvey Guillén as Guillermo, Natasia Demetriou as Nadja, Kayvan Novak as Nandor, Matt Berry as Laszlo, and Mark Proksch as Colin Robinson on 'What We Do in the Shadows'
Credit: Pari Dukovic/FX
The vampire subgenre isn't dead just yet. Adapted from Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi's mockumentary film of the same name, What We Do in the Shadows follows four vampires (three traditional, one energy) who live together in a Staten Island house. Then there's Guillermo (Harvey Guillén), a human "familiar" who faithfully serves Nandor (Kayvan Novak) while desperately hoping to be turned by him. Much of the comedy stems from the centuries-old vampires dealing with the modern world, as Guillermo does his best to save them from themselves. —K.J.
Where to watch What We Do in the Shadows: Hulu
Cast: Kayvan Novak, Matt Berry, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén, Mark Proksch
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White Collar (2009–2014)
Matt Bomer as Neal Caffrey and Tim DeKay as Peter Burke on 'White Collar'
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If you've finished Suits and are looking for your next wry, frothy binge, we've got you covered. Peter Burke (Tim DeKay) of the FBI White Collar Crimes Unit is the lawman who caught Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer), an international art forger and con artist. When circumstances lead them to work together, the agent and newly minted criminal consultant tackle the various white-collar crimes of New York City.
Bomer and DeKay make for a charming pair, and each comes with a best friend who adds to the fun; Elizabeth (Tiffani Thiessen) is Peter's wife, who adores Neal, and Mozzie (Willie Garson) is Neal's criminal buddy, who loathes law enforcement. Heists, jewelry thieves, and underground auctions abound, plus Neal's love of all things vintage means you’ll still get to see some great suits. —T.M.
Where to watch White Collar: Hulu
Cast: Matt Bomer, Tim DeKay, Tiffani Thiessen, Willie Garson
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