Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Hulu, Including ‘American Ripper’
Hulu’s lineup over the last three weeks has stacked the library with fresh unscripted drops, true-crime deep dives, and a few big returning series—perfect for a weekend binge. To make things easy, we pulled from the latest weekly additions and prioritized what landed most recently, then gave preference to in-house titles and staples with staying power. Here are ten picks you can start streaming now, along with what they’re about and when they hit the service.
‘Virgins’ (2025– )
A reality docuseries following four adults—Alex, Sonali, Deanne, and Rhasha—as they navigate intimacy fears, dating hurdles, and family pressures, intercutting solo diaries with dates and candid conversations. Episodes emphasize personal growth and cultural context over competition formats, charting each participant’s longer-arc journey. The series landed on Saturday, October 25, rounding out this week’s slate. Expect a season-long narrative approach rather than stand-alone makeovers.
‘Homicide Squad New Orleans’ (2025– )
This docuseries tracks NOPD homicide detectives from crime scene to arrest, covering canvasses, forensics, lab work, and case conferences while situating each investigation in New Orleans’ neighborhoods and culture. Produced for A+E by veteran nonfiction teams, it focuses on timelines, evidence chains, and coordination with the coroner and district attorney. New episodes arrived Thursday, October 23. The series also highlights the toll on officers and families as cases unfold.
‘WWE Rivals’ (2022– )
A studio-and-archive series unpacking iconic pro-wrestling feuds through roundtable discussions with WWE veterans, match footage, and behind-the-scenes context. Rotating panelists break down how long-running storylines were built on-screen and backstage, with a focus on creative decisions and pay-per-view stakes. The latest batch landed Thursday, October 23. It’s a mix of oral history and analysis designed for both longtime fans and new viewers.
‘Swamp People: Serpent Invasion’ (2020– )
Louisiana gator veterans team up with Florida python specialists to track and remove invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades, pairing fieldcraft with conservation goals. Expect airboats, night patrols, permits, and plenty of ecological context about why the species is so destructive. New episodes dropped Thursday, October 23. The show drills into hunt strategies, risk management, and the broader fight to contain a rapidly breeding population.
‘Extreme Road Ragers’ (2024– )
A character-driven series profiling drivers with chronic, dangerous anger behind the wheel, blending personal histories with input from loved ones and behavioral experts. Episodes follow interventions and coaching intended to de-escalate conflict and change habits, focusing on before-and-after outcomes. It arrived Thursday, October 23. The show’s format favors deep dives into triggers, consequences, and measurable progress over shock-clip compilations.
‘American Ripper’ (2017)
An investigative miniseries following Jeff Mudgett—the great-great-grandson of H. H. Holmes—and former CIA analyst Amaryllis Fox as they test the controversial theory that Holmes was also Jack the Ripper. The production mixes historical research, forensic methods, reenactments, and archival deep-dives into 19th-century Chicago and Whitechapel. It was added Thursday, October 23. Each episode evaluates timelines, travel records, and contemporaneous reports to assess the claim.
‘Neighborhood Wars’ (2021– )
This anthology of real-life neighbor disputes compiles incidents from smartphones, doorbell cameras, drones, and security systems across the U.S. Narrated by Imari Williams, episodes group stories by themes like property lines, noise, and boundary conflicts, adding interviews for context. New installments arrived Thursday, October 23. Segments often touch on legal considerations, de-escalation attempts, and how communities and authorities respond.
‘Texas True Crime’ (2021– )
An anthology-style docuseries revisiting headline-making and lesser-known cases from across the state, using archival materials and eyewitness testimony. Each episode functions as a self-contained case file rather than a single-season narrative, walking through procedure, forensics, and community impact. It dropped Tuesday, October 21. The scope runs from small towns to major metros, drawing on investigators and families to reconstruct events.
‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ (2020–2025)
The first-responder drama follows Capt. Owen Strand, who relocates from New York to Austin to rebuild Firehouse 126 while navigating large-scale emergencies and personal challenges. The series was created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear, with Rob Lowe leading an ensemble cast. New episodes landed Monday, October 20. Set pieces are balanced with ongoing arcs centered on firefighters, paramedics, and their families.
‘Solar Opposites’ (2020–2025)
Hulu’s adult animated sci-fi sitcom centers on alien housemates—Korvo, Terry, Yumyulack, and Jesse—stranded in suburban America with a living super-weapon called the Pupa. Created by Justin Roiland and Mike McMahan, the series is produced by 20th Television Animation and is known for serialized side-stories like ‘the Wall’. Its latest episodes hit on Monday, October 13. Expect fast-moving satire, high-concept hijinks, and tight 21–25-minute installments.
Enjoy the picks? Share which titles you’re streaming this weekend—and what you think of them—in the comments.
