‘Alien: Earth’ Remains as Hulu’s Most-Watched Show of the Week: Here Is the Rest of the Top 10

Looking for what everyone’s binging right now? Here’s a quick-hit guide to the week’s most-watched titles on Hulu, spanning nail-biting sci-fi, true-crime deep dives, long-running daytime staples, and reality favorites. You’ll find who’s in them, who made them, and what each series is actually about—so you can pick your next watch fast.

We’ve kept the original order and counted down from 10 to 1. Each entry includes concise plot context plus key cast and creative credits, with single quotes around every show title for clarity.

10. ‘TMZ Presents: The War Over OnlyFans’ (2025)

‘TMZ Presents: The War Over OnlyFans’ is a docuseries special that investigates the creator platform through the lens of culture, money, and safety. The program weighs whether OnlyFans functions as a controversial marketplace or an economic lifeline for its users, framing the debate with reporting and commentary from TMZ.

Across its episodes, the special includes perspectives from creators, critics, and legal or policy voices, outlining questions around moderation, exploitation, consent, and financial opportunity. It’s produced by TMZ and streams on Hulu as a one-season event.

9. ’20/20′ (1978)

‘ABC 20/20’ is the network’s signature newsmagazine, created by Roone Arledge and anchored by David Muir and Deborah Roberts. The program focuses on in-depth, two-hour event episodes that dig into true-crime mysteries, exclusive interviews, and major newsmaker stories, under executive producer Janice Johnston.

The format blends long-form reporting, archival research, and new investigative findings, often returning to headline-making cases with fresh access or technology. New broadcasts air Friday nights on ABC and stream on Hulu, with a large back catalog available for catch-up.

8. ‘Rick and Morty’ (2013)

‘Rick and Morty’ is the Adult Swim animated sci-fi comedy created by Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland. The series follows genius misanthrope Rick Sanchez and his grandson Morty Smith on multiverse-hopping misadventures, with Sarah Chalke (Beth), Chris Parnell (Jerry), and Spencer Grammer (Summer) rounding out the Smith family. From season seven onward, Ian Cardoni voices Rick and Harry Belden voices Morty.

Episodes combine high-concept science fiction with family storylines and serialized lore. The creative leadership includes showrunner-producer Scott Marder and longtime composer Ryan Elder. Seasons stream on Hulu in the U.S., alongside related specials and companion shorts.

7. ‘MasterChef’ (2010)

‘MasterChef’ adapts Franc Roddam’s British format for American home cooks competing on Fox, with episodes streaming on Hulu. The judging panel in the most recent season features Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich, and Tiffany Derry, who evaluate dishes across Mystery Box rounds, Team Challenges, and Pressure Tests in the race for the title and a cash prize.

Produced by Endemol Shine North America and Ramsay’s One Potato Two Potato, the series has introduced thematic seasons and fresh formats—most recently pairing contestants as cooperative “dynamic duos.” Guest chefs, restaurant takeovers, and service-style challenges broaden the competition beyond the studio kitchen.

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

‘The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox’ is a limited drama series created by K.J. Steinberg that dramatizes Amanda Knox’s experience in Perugia, Italy—from study-abroad student to wrongful conviction and the fight to clear her name. Grace Van Patten stars as Amanda Knox, with Sharon Horgan as Edda Mellas and John Hoogenakker as Curt Knox; the cast also includes Giuseppe De Domenico as Raffaele Sollecito and Francesco Acquaroli as Giuliano Mignini. Executive producers include Steinberg, Amanda Knox, and Monica Lewinsky.

Told in English and Italian, the series examines media frenzy, prosecutorial theory, and cultural bias alongside the personal toll on the Knox family. Produced by 20th Television with The Littlefield Company and Good Talk Productions, the show focuses on how narrative framing shaped public perception, with all episodes streaming on Hulu.

5. ‘Bachelor in Paradise’ (2014)

‘Bachelor in Paradise’ brings familiar faces from ‘The Bachelor’ and ‘The Bachelorette’ to a beachside resort to see if sparks fly. Jesse Palmer hosts and Wells Adams returns behind the bar as contestants arrive in waves, accept or decline date cards, and navigate rose ceremonies to stay in the game. New episodes air on ABC and stream the next day on Hulu.

The format mixes new arrivals with surprise returns and mid-season twists. Paradise has historically filmed at Playa Escondida in Sayulita, Mexico, and the latest season shifted to Costa Rica’s Azura Beach Resort. Recent installments have also experimented with high-stakes “love-or-money” decisions that test couples ahead of finales and reunion specials.

4. ‘General Hospital’ (1963)

‘General Hospital’ is the long-running ABC daytime drama created by Frank and Doris Hursley and set in the fictional city of Port Charles. Executive producer Frank Valentini oversees the series, with current head writing led by Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor. Notable cast members include Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos), Genie Francis (Laura Collins), Finola Hughes (Anna Devane), Laura Wright (Carly Spencer), and Steve Burton (Jason Morgan).

The show blends hospital cases with family sagas, crime-family power struggles, and romantic entanglements. Episodes air weekdays on ABC and stream on Hulu, and the series holds the record for the most wins in the Outstanding Daytime Drama category at the Daytime Emmys.

3. ‘Betrayal’ (2023)

‘Betrayal’ is a true-crime docuseries from ABC News Studios based on the hit podcast of the same name. Each limited installment examines a different real case up close—through survivor testimony, family accounts, investigators, and prosecutors—using interviews and archival material. The umbrella includes ‘Betrayal: The Perfect Husband’, ‘Betrayal: A Father’s Secret’, and ‘Betrayal: Under His Eye’.

Every season functions as a stand-alone three-part documentary focused on intimate crimes within relationships and families. Recent chapters have spotlighted cases involving hidden double lives, shocking digital evidence, and complex prosecutions, with full seasons available to stream on Hulu.

2. ‘Project Runway’ (2004)

‘Project Runway’ is the fashion competition where designers face weekly challenges and present on the catwalk for critique. The current era features host Heidi Klum, mentor Christian Siriano, and judges Nina Garcia and Law Roach evaluating construction, fit, and concept. Episodes air on Freeform with streaming on Hulu.

Challenges range from unconventional-materials tasks to team assignments and red-carpet briefs, with eliminations driven by the judges’ runway evaluations. Winners typically earn a cash prize, industry mentorship, and fashion-media exposure, while guest judges from entertainment and design regularly rotate through the panel.

1. ‘Alien: Earth’ (2025)

FX’s ‘Alien: Earth’ is created for television by Noah Hawley and streams on Hulu. The story centers on the deep-space research vessel USCSS Maginot crash-landing on Earth, where “Wendy” (Sydney Chandler) and a tactical unit uncover a threat that ties directly into the ‘Alien’ franchise. The ensemble includes Alex Lawther, Timothy Olyphant, Essie Davis, and Babou Ceesay, with Hawley serving as creator and executive producer.

Set before the events of the original film, the series folds classic franchise elements—xenomorph biology, android lore, and corporate intrigue—into a terrestrial setting. Episodes blend horror, science fiction, and thriller pacing while expanding canonical ideas around synthetic life and first contact, all under the FX banner with Hulu streaming.

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