Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Hulu, Including ‘Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!!’
Hulu has a fresh batch of series that landed across the last few weeks of August, with true crime, documentary deep dives, family friendly competition, anime favorites, and long running unscripted hits. If you are mapping out a simple weekend watchlist, these picks all arrived on the platform in the most recent drops so you can jump right in without hunting around.
To help you zero in on something new, this list leans into the very latest arrivals first, then folds in notable originals and enduring staples that keep delivering season after season. Each entry below gives you quick context on what the show covers and who is involved so you can choose fast and start streaming.
‘Ruby Red Handed: Stealing America’s Most Famous Pair of Shoes’ (2025)

This documentary series traces the theft and recovery of the iconic ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in ‘The Wizard of Oz’ and follows the investigation that unfolded over years. Episodes draw on interviews with museum staff and collectors along with law enforcement figures who handled the case and historians who explain how a single pair of shoes became a national obsession.
The series uses archival footage and case files to reconstruct key moments in the hunt for the slippers and explains the world of Hollywood memorabilia. Producers highlight how tips surfaced, how leads were verified, and how the shoes were authenticated once they were found, giving viewers a clear timeline of events from disappearance to recovery.
‘Love Thy Nader’ (2025)

This docuseries examines the career of consumer advocate Ralph Nader and the movement that grew around auto safety, product labeling, and corporate accountability in the United States. It traces his early activism and the impact of his writing and advocacy on federal policy, transportation safety, and watchdog groups.
Across its episodes the series presents interviews with journalists, policy makers, former colleagues, and legal experts. It organizes decades of reports, hearings, and campaign footage to explain how advocacy shaped regulations and how those changes affected everyday life.
‘Storage Wars’ (2010)

This unscripted series follows professional buyers who bid on the contents of abandoned storage lockers with only a quick peek to guide their choices. Longtime figures such as auctioneers Dan and Laura Dotson and recurring bidders including Dave Hester and Brandi Passante helped define the format that blends fast auctions with the surprise of hidden finds.
Each episode tracks multiple units from bid to unpack as buyers sort valuables from clutter and send pieces to appraisers and resellers. Viewers see the business side of the trade including negotiation, valuation, and the risks that come with buying lockers sight unseen.
‘Customer Wars’ (2022)

This documentary series compiles real incidents between customers and staff in settings like airports, restaurants, and retail stores and shows how those moments escalate in public spaces. Segments are built from verified clips and eyewitness accounts that outline the timeline of each confrontation.
Episodes add context from commentators who explain crowd behavior, workplace policies, and de escalation tactics. The show organizes situations by setting and circumstance so patterns are easy to follow from cause to resolution.
‘Yu-Gi-Oh! Go Rush!!’ (2022)

This anime entry in the long running ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ franchise centers on fast paced Rush Duels that highlight quick summons and dynamic monster play. The series continues the tradition of linking story arcs to the trading card game with new mechanics that expand deck building and dueling strategies.
Episodes follow student duelists as they meet rivals, form teams, and face tournament style challenges that introduce new monsters and spells from the current card sets. The production keeps the hallmark elements of the franchise including duel narration, combo reveals, and creature animations tied to signature cards.
‘The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox’ (2025)

This documentary series revisits the case of Amanda Knox and the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher in Perugia and maps the investigations, trials, and rulings that followed. It organizes reporting from Italy and the United States and sets out the competing narratives that shaped public understanding of the case.
Interviews with reporters, legal analysts, and individuals connected to the investigation examine court documents, forensic debates, and decisions from multiple appeals. The series lays out a clear chronology of the proceedings and the way media coverage evolved over time.
‘Lego Masters Jr.’ (2025)

This family competition series brings the format of ‘Lego Masters’ to a younger group of builders who tackle timed challenges designed to showcase creativity and engineering. Teams work through briefs that test movement, scale, and storytelling and present builds to a panel of expert judges.
Episodes highlight design planning, structural fixes, and collaboration as teams refine their models before final reveals. The production includes behind the scenes looks at brick techniques and builder workshops so viewers can see how ideas become display ready creations.
‘Oshi No Ko’ (2023)

This anime drama adapts the manga by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari and follows a young doctor who is reincarnated into the world of an idol he once admired. The series explores the business of talent agencies, fan culture, and the pressures placed on performers while tracking the paths of characters connected to the idol industry.
Production is led by Doga Kobo with character designs and music that reflect the story’s mix of backstage intrigue and performance scenes. Key arcs follow siblings who navigate acting and music careers while uncovering the truth behind events that shaped their lives.
‘Call of the Night’ (2022)

This anime adapts the manga by Kotoyama and centers on an insomniac teenager who wanders the city at night and meets a vampire who changes how he sees the world. The story blends quiet urban exploration with supernatural rules as the characters negotiate what it means to live outside the daytime routine.
The series is produced by Liden Films and features direction and music that underline the nocturnal setting and the push and pull between human and vampire life. Episodes build out a circle of friends and rivals and explain the conditions that govern transformation and trust.
‘Alone’ (2015)

This survival series documents contestants who are dropped into remote locations with limited gear and no camera crews and who must self film the entire experience. Each participant manages shelter, food, and wildlife risks while checking in through periodic health evaluations.
Every season tracks routes, camps, and resource strategies across rugged regions with changing weather and terrain. The format details equipment lists, emergency protocols, and the process that determines when competitors tap out and when a winner is declared.
Share which of these new and returning arrivals you are queuing up first in the comments so everyone can swap weekend picks.


