The television series have carved out an important place for themselves in the midst of reconfiguration of forms of entertainmentat a time when movies, music, podcasts and other formats seek to attract the attention of viewers through the various streaming platforms they consume.
Although the origin of the series dates back to the first half of the 20th century, the truth is that never before have the large networks invested and produced as much as they do in the new millennium, in a context in which the users of these platforms They see productions at an unimaginable speed.
Hulu has been one of the main players in the streaming war and of course it has opted for the creation of series and many of them have managed to keep users on the edge of their seats, becoming the topic of conversation for weeks.
1. 20,000 species of bees
Eight-year-old Cocó doesn’t fit into the expectations of others and doesn’t understand why. Everyone around him insists on calling him Aitor but he does not recognize himself in that name or in the eyes of others. His mother Ane, (Patricia López Arnaiz), mired in a professional and sentimental crisis, will take advantage of the holidays to travel with her three children to her maternal home, where her mother Lita (Itziar Lazkano) and her aunt Lourdes (Ane Gabarain) reside. closely linked to bee breeding and honey production. This life-changing summer will force these women from three very different generations to confront their doubts and fears. (FILMAFINITY)
2. American Idol
American Idol is a singing contestant reality television show created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia and 19 Entertainment. It began airing on Fox from June 11, 2002 until December 2016 in a 14-year cycle, led by Ryan Seacrest. But, after a season of absence, the ABC network took credit for the return of Idol for 2018 with the same presenter and new judges.
3. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
With his weekly look at news, politics and current events, John Oliver offers his unique perspective and distinctive voice to a range of social, political or existential issues facing the United States and the world.
4. General Hospital
‘General Hospital’ has now been on the air for 53 years and has exceeded 13,523 episodes. The plot of this ‘soap opera’ focuses on the lives of the inhabitants of Port Charles and the city hospital, where the stories revolve around around the most bizarre romances, intrigues and secrets.
5. Shogun
Set in 1600s Japan, Lord Yoshii Toranaga fights for his life while his enemies on the Council of Regents ally against him when a mysterious European ship appears abandoned near a fishing village.
6. Family Guy
Family Guy is an adult animated comedy created by Seth MacFarlane for the Fox Broadcasting Company. The series focuses on the Griffins, a mediocre family made up of parents Peter and Lois; his children Meg, Chris and Stewie; and his anthropomorphic canine pet Brian. The series is set in the fictional town of Quahog, Rhode Island, and much of its humor is showcased in the form of short cuts that frequently poke fun at American culture.
7. Star Trek: Discovery
The iconic saga returns with a fresh series, with new characters and a new ship. Their mission: to explore new worlds and give hope to future generations.
8. BMF (Black Mafia Family)
Drama inspired by the true story of two brothers who grew up on the decaying streets of southwest Detroit in the late 1980s and gave rise to one of the most influential crime families in the United States. The charismatic leadership of Demetrius ‘Big Meech’ Flenory, the business acumen of Terry ‘Southwest T’ Flenory and the vision of brotherhood in community, beyond the drug trade and within the world of hip-hop, would make the brothers into a global icon. Their unwavering belief in loyalty to family would be the cornerstone of their relationship and the core of their possible estrangement.
9. Vanderpump Villa
Follow the hand-picked crew of Lisa Vanderpump’s opulent French villa as they live and cooperate to satisfy every extravagant desire of their wealthy visitors.
10. Abbott Elementary
In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers and a slightly deaf principal gather at a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds against them, they are determined to help their students have success in life. Although these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do, even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward children’s education.
*Some titles may be repeated in the ranking because they are different episodes, seasons or installments, likewise, they may not have a description because the platform does not provide them.
Hulu It is one of the most popular streaming platforms in the United States and Japan that allows its subscribers to watch various series and movies. In Latin America it is known as Star+.
Initially created in October 2007 as a video on demand servicethe company has undergone several changes in recent years: in 2010 it was renamed Hulu Plus, in 2017 the company launched Hulu with Live TV.
In 2019, when the company already had 28 million subscribers, Disney announced the acquisition of 21st Century Fox, giving it a 60% stake in Hulu; AT&T (now owner of WarnerMedia) sold its 10% stake and Comcast will give 33% of its shares to Disney in 2024.
With this, Hulu now operates alongside Disney, but focuses mainly on the transmission of the latest tv shows from many popular channels in the United States (almost immediately after their live broadcast); as well as watch original content, movies and documentaries.
Unlike other platforms, Hulu allows its users to access series and programs from 75 channels, including local news and sports. Its service includes Disney Channel, ESPN, CBS, NBC, Fox, Discovery Channel, TLC, Motor Trend, Animal Planet, MTV, Comedy Central, VH1, NickToons, Paramount, among others.
Hulu also has original contenttheir first production being Battleground, Day in the Life, Up to Speed, Don’t Quit Your Daydream, Flow, The Awesomes and We Got Next.
Among one of its main features is that in 2019 Hulu enabled the view content without internet connectionallowing its subscribers to download up to 25 titles on five different devices to view the content within a 30-day deadline.
