‘Alien: Earth’ Is Hulu’s Most-Watched Show This Week As Well: Here Is the Rest of the Top 10

Hulu’s lineup this week blends buzzy new originals with evergreen favorites, so there’s something for every kind of viewer—from true-crime deep dives and fashion face-offs to sci-fi horror and cozy whodunits. The mix spans decades of TV history and multiple genres, but each title below is pulling serious attention on the platform right now.

Below, you’ll find a quick, helpful rundown of each show in your list. To keep things easy to skim, we’re counting down from 10 to 1. Each entry includes concise plot context plus who makes it, who’s in it, and other useful production details.

10. ‘9/11: One Day in America’ (2021)

This National Geographic documentary miniseries reconstructs September 11, 2001 through survivors’ testimony and extensive archival footage, made in collaboration with the 9/11 Memorial & Museum. Directed by Daniel Bogado and produced by 72 Films, the six-episode series features executive producers Dan Lindsay, T.J. Martin, and David Glover.

Originally airing on National Geographic, it streams on Hulu as part of the Nat Geo hub. The episodes move chronologically—from the first impact to the final rescues—providing a detailed timeline across nearly five hours of programming.

9. ‘ABC 20/20’ (1978–present)

‘ABC 20/20’ is the network’s long-form newsmagazine known for in-depth reporting and human-interest investigations, often in true-crime. Created by ABC News executive Roone Arledge, the program has had a long line of notable anchors; it is currently fronted by David Muir and Deborah Roberts, with a two-hour format that became standard in 2019.

Produced by ABC News, ’20/20′ continues to premiere on ABC with episodes and curated collections streaming on Hulu, where viewers can find recent specials and themed true-crime packages.

8. ‘Betrayal’ (2023–present)

‘Betrayal’ is a true-crime docuseries rooted in the hit ‘Betrayal’ podcast, with each season focusing on a distinct case of intimate deception and criminal fallout. Seasons include ‘Betrayal: The Perfect Husband,’ ‘Betrayal: A Father’s Secret,’ and the latest, ‘Betrayal: Under His Eye,’ all streaming on Hulu.

Produced by ABC News Studios and Glass Entertainment, the series counts Nancy Glass and Jon Hirsch among its executive producers, with ABC News Studios’ David Sloan overseeing and iHeartPodcasts connected on the source podcast. Season 2 (‘A Father’s Secret’) debuted July 30, 2024, and Season 3 (‘Under His Eye’) rolled out in September 2025.

7. ‘MasterChef’ (2010–present)

‘MasterChef’ adapts Franc Roddam’s format for American television, showcasing home cooks who advance through auditions, Mystery Box challenges, Pressure Tests, and eliminations to earn the title. The U.S. edition has featured judges Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich, Graham Elliot, Christina Tosi, Aarón Sánchez, and Tiffany Derry across its seasons, with episodes streaming on Hulu after airing on FOX.

Produced by Endemol Shine North America and One Potato Two Potato, the series has surpassed 15 seasons and 300 episodes, standardized at about 42 minutes per episode, and continues to refresh its format with team challenges and restaurant-service tasks.

6. ‘Project Runway’ (2004–present)

‘Project Runway’ is a fashion-design competition created by Eli Holzman in which designers race against the clock and constraints to present looks on the runway, with eliminations each episode and finalists showing collections tied to New York Fashion Week. Across its long run, the series has featured hosts Heidi Klum (original and returning in 2025) and Karlie Kloss; mentors Tim Gunn and, later, Christian Siriano; and judges including Nina Garcia, Michael Kors, Zac Posen, Brandon Maxwell, Elaine Welteroth, and Law Roach.

The show debuted on Bravo in 2004, later shifted to Lifetime, returned to Bravo in 2019, and in 2025 moved to Freeform, while library seasons stream on Hulu. The franchise has also spawned spin-offs such as ‘Project Runway All Stars,’ reinforcing its place as one of TV’s most enduring reality competitions.

5. ‘Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service’ (2025–present)

In this undercover restaurant-rescue series, Gordon Ramsay embeds with struggling eateries, using covert observation and state-of-the-art surveillance to diagnose hidden problems before stepping in to overhaul operations. Season 1 is available on Hulu.

Ramsay fronts the series on-screen and is also attached behind the scenes, with coverage noting his host and executive-producer roles. The first season comprises 14 episodes on Hulu, aligning the show with the service’s slate of cooking and food-culture reality programming.

4. ‘The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox’ (2025)

This limited series dramatizes the case of American student Amanda Knox, who was imprisoned in Italy and later exonerated, tracing her effort to reclaim her life and the global response that surrounded the case. The cast features Grace Van Patten, Sharon Horgan, John Hoogenakker, Francesco Acquaroli, Giuseppe De Domenico, and Roberta Mattei.

Created by KJ Steinberg, the show is produced by 20th Television with The Littlefield Company. Executive producers include Warren Littlefield, Lisa Harrison, Ann Johnson, and Graham Littlefield; Monica Lewinsky; Amanda Knox & Chris Robinson; and director Michael Uppendahl. It premiered on Hulu on August 20, 2025.

3. ‘General Hospital’ (1963–present)

‘General Hospital’ is ABC’s long-running daytime soap set in the fictional city of Port Charles, chronicling intersecting medical, family, and mob storylines. Created by Frank and Doris Hursley and airing since April 1, 1963, the series transitioned from 30 minutes to 60 minutes in 1978 and marked its 15,000th episode in 2022. Recent leads include Maurice Benard as Sonny Corinthos and Laura Wright as Carly Spencer.

Produced in Los Angeles with a multi-camera setup, the show’s current executive producer is Frank Valentini. Over the decades, ‘General Hospital’ has become ABC’s longest-running entertainment program and holds multiple Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Drama Series.

2. ‘Only Murders in the Building’ (2021–present)

‘Only Murders in the Building’ follows three neighbors—retired TV actor Charles-Haden Savage, theater director Oliver Putnam, and true-crime-savvy Mabel Mora—who investigate murders connected to their Upper West Side building while documenting everything in a podcast. The series was created by Steve Martin and John Hoffman and stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez; its score is by Siddhartha Khosla. New seasons stream on Hulu.

Across its run, the show has grown into a five-season hit with recurring and guest roles expanding the ensemble. Hulu also publishes companion videos and a behind-the-scenes official podcast hosted by cast member Michael Cyril Creighton, giving episode-by-episode context and production insights.

1. ‘Alien: Earth’ (2025–present)

Set within the ‘Alien’ universe, ‘Alien: Earth’ begins when the research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-lands and a small tactical unit led by Wendy encounters a planet-level threat. The series was created for television by Noah Hawley, with music by Jeff Russo, and it streams in the U.S. on Hulu as part of FX on Hulu. Principal cast includes Sydney Chandler as Wendy, Alex Lawther as Hermit, and Timothy Olyphant as Kirsh, alongside Essie Davis and Babou Ceesay. The season rolls out weekly and is designed as an eight-episode arc.

Behind the camera, the show is produced by FX Productions with executive producers Noah Hawley, Ridley Scott, David W. Zucker, and others tied to Scott Free Productions and 26 Keys Productions. FX hosts linear airings, while Hulu carries streaming, reflecting the FX on Hulu distribution strategy launched for select FX originals.

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