The rise of other streaming giants hasn’t taken the edge off the quality of Hulu contents. The quick airing of the top-rated shows and the inception of several brilliant original series has only added to the popularity of the streaming giant with time. From edgy comedy to gripping thrillers – Hulu original series has everything an entertainment junkie expects from a streaming service. Every streaming service offering original contents has some treats as well as some ‘just okay entertainment stuff’ for its audience.
Hulu too has a collection of great Hulu original series to stun you. The IMDB ratings show itself the awesomeness of the popular Hulu originals and here is the complete list of Hulu original contents that are must-watch.
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10 Top Rated Hulu Originals Series Available On Hulu In 2017
All these Hulu series are sorted according to IMDB rating. So, the list goes from top rated to less rated series. Well, all of these are worth watching.
1. Moone Boy
Moone Boy is a semi-autobiographical comedy by Chris O’Dowd, an Irish actor and comedian. The Hulu original series is inspired by the 80’s show – ‘The Wonder Years’. The series is a story about an 11-year old boy, Martin Moone and his imaginary friend Sean Murphy, which is played by O’Dowd. Like other comedy plots which start with entering into the adulthood scene and having lots of nostalgic moments, this one has also done the trick.
IMDB Rating: 8.2.
2. Battleground
The battleground is a comedy-drama that shows the workplace chaos and the life of the candidates involved in a brand’s campaign trail. The series has many political and office humour elements to impress the audience. The plot is average but the performances are great, in spite of no popular cast. Wih whopping 8 stars, this is second highest rated Hulu Orginal series.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
3. Harlots
Harlots is a moving original Hulu series with a powerful and bold story of prostitution. The series beautifully portrays the struggle, pain and the ugly side of the prostitution in London in 1763. The backbone of the series with such a strong plot is Samantha Morton, who is a two-time Academy Awards bagger.
Harlots is a critically acclaimed realistic series which has been so far appreciated by the viewers. The series is standing tall in the Hulu original list with an IMDB rating of 8.0.
IMDB Rating: 8.0
4. The wrong mans
The Wrong Mans is a popular Hulu original comedy series which shows how the good going lives of two innocent co-workers in Berkshire County suddenly change after answering a phone call at the crime spot. They unknowingly get involved in the crime scenario and their life becomes hell with all the chaos created after the incident.
Along with the crime scene, conspiracy and corruption can also be seen in the series causing troubles for the innocent duo making the whole situation funny.
IMDB Rating: 7.9
5. Chance
The popular Hugh Laurie starred mystery thriller series is getting better with every episode and has everything to make to get on the edge of your chair. The modern-age story of a Psychiatrist, Eldon Chance who falls for her patient Jaclyn during her treatment, will perfectly fit your expectations like gloves if you are looking for some gripping thriller this season on Hulu.
The plot of the series is inspired by the thriller book written by Kem Nunn. The IMDB rating of the Hulu original drama is 7.8
IMDB Rating: 7.8
6. Quick Draw
The 2013 Hulu original comedy-western is set in Great Bend, Kansas and the story revolves around the two characters – Sheriff John Henry Hoyle and his Deputy Eli. The town in Kansas which they target for introducing the forensic science is completely lawless. The duo enters the town and starts exploring the mystery behind the dead bodies.
The funny efforts to match up to the personality of a macho cowboy make the sheriff a treat to watch the series. The series has a 7.8 rating on IMDB.
IMDB Rating: 7.8
7. Upto speed
Upto Speed is a Hulu original travel show with comic and dramatic essence. This type of content is pretty surprising from a filmmaker like Richard Linklater who has made several comedy and drama films like Boyhood, Before Midnight and Everybody Wants Some!! The series takes you to the exciting journeys to the overlooked American monuments, remnants and historical figures.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
8. Casual
Casual is a 2015 comedy-drama which is primarily focused on sex, relationships and the chaos going on in a not-so-perfect family. The lead male character Alex lives with his newly divorced sister and her daughter Laura who is pretty much sexually active.
The plot of the series don’t resonate with the new-age scenario and a completely fresh content can’t be expected here, but light comedy and drama are definitely there giving you a solid reason to watch some episodes of the original Hulu series.
IMDB Rating: 7.6
9. National Treasure
National Treasure is a 2016 Hulu Original mini-series written by the popular fiction writer Jack Thorne. The series is about the historical sexual abuse accusation against an extremely cherished television personality, Paul Finchley who is at the zenith of his career. The series is inspired by the controversial life of the popular BBC host Jimmy Savile.
The life of the accused celebrity completely changes and many stories related to him become public. The IMDB rating of the mini drama series is 7.5
IMDB Rating: 7.5
10. Rocketjump: The Show
The 2015 action-comedy series is all about the short film creation and the struggle involved with it. The basic focus of the creators of the show is to show the audience the behind-the-curtains activities and struggle. The series has inspired many tyro or passionate filmmakers. The series offers great RocketJump shorts every week along with their making process. The idea is creative and appreciated by a huge audience base.
The series offers great RocketJump shorts every week along with their making process. The idea is creative and appreciated by a huge audience base.
IMDB Rating: 7.5
Hulu is climbing the popularity stairs fast and serving its subscribers with more and high-quality contents to make the subscription charges worthwhile. April has finally arrived and a lot of TV series will be saying goodbye this April and many fresh contents will knock the door at real-time. Have you decided your latest Hulu original pick for the year yet?
Harold Hogarth
I miss Quickdraw !!! who’s the idiot that didn’t re new this show?