Top hidden gems on Hulu you probably haven’t seen yet

If you are tired of scrolling through Hulu looking for something new to watch and feel as if you’ve seen everything, it’s time to check out this list of hidden gems that you probably haven’t seen yet. Each one is available for viewing on Hulu right now, and the list contains a mix of thrilling, imaginative, and emotionally resonant selections that will help ensure everyone finds at least something they like.

Marvel’s Hit-Monkey

Marvel’s Hit-Monkey is an animated series that follows a revenge-seeking snow monkey in Tokyo who receives guidance from an American assassin. It’s surprisingly emotional and blends action with dark comedy in a stylized setting. The animation is amazing, and it’s a fresh take on a superhero story. It’s also one of the few Marvel properties available on Hulu unless you have the Disney bundle.

The Other Black Girl

The Other Black Girl is a horror-comedy that tackles the uneasy dynamic of being the only black woman in a mostly white workplace. It’s an adaption of Zakiya Dalila Harris’s bestselling novel of the same name. It follows Nella Rogers, the only black employee, until they hire another black woman, Hazel-May McCall.

What begins as a new friendship quickly gets unsettling as Neel starts to notice strange occurrences, causing her to become suspicious of her new bestie. Tensions build across the episodes, and the show tackles themes of tokenism, workplace microaggressions, and identity in a satirical yet eerie manner, blending suspense with sharp dialogue.

Shogun

Shogun is a new series adapted from James Clavell’s novel. It’s a drama set in 16th-century Japan. It follows the story of an English sailor, John Blackthorne, who washes ashore after a shipwreck and becomes entangled in the country’s politics of power struggles between warlords and cultural clashes between the people of the East and West. It’s a visually stunning series with a story of personal survival.

Queenie

Queenie is a Hulu Original series based on Candice Carty-Williams’ bestselling novel by the same name. It follows the life of Queenie Jenkins, a 25-year-old Jamaican-British woman living in London, as she navigates a string of personal and professional setbacks, including a breakup and difficulties at her job. Watch as she struggles to balance the expectations placed on her by her family and by society in a series that deals with themes of race, identity, mental health, and relationships.

Reboot

Reboot is a Hulu Original comedy series that takes a satirical look at Hollywood’s trend of reviving old shows. Steven Levitan, the creator of the hit show Modern Family, created it, and it follows a dysfunctional cast of an early 2000s sitcom who have no choice but to reunite for a reboot of the series.

The characters must deal with the challenges of coming back together, both professionally and personally, after years apart. There are plenty of big names, and the show expertly blends laugh-out-loud moments with heartfelt explorations of failed relationships.

Such Brave Girls

Such Brave Girls is a dark comedy series on Hulu created by and starring Kat Sadler. It revolves around a dysfunctional family dealing with the sudden departure of their father. It shows how a family, particularly the women, manages their relationships with each other while dealing with personal struggles. Though it covers some heavy themes, like abandonment and grief, there are plenty of laugh-out-loud moments that make it a unique and engaging watch.

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