Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Hulu, Including ‘Dragon Ball’

If you’re planning your Hulu queue for the weekend, here’s a handy mix of brand-new arrivals, buzzy originals, and a couple of can’t-miss reality and anime staples—listed with what they’re about, who’s behind them, and when they land so you can jump straight in.

‘YAIBA: Samurai Legend’ (2025–)

Arrives Friday, November 21. Adapted from Gosho Aoyama’s manga, this action-adventure follows Yaiba Kurogane, a jungle-raised kid thrust into modern Tokyo who trains to become a samurai while clashing with rivals and mythic foes. The 2025 television adaptation is produced by WIT STUDIO, with direction by Takahiro Hasui, series composition by Touko Machida, and music by Yutaka Yamada and Yoshiaki Dewa. Coverage highlights a classic shōnen tone with inventive, humor-tinged battles designed around growth rather than sheer power-ups.

‘Secrets of the Bunny Ranch’ (2025–)

Arrives Thursday, November 13. This docuseries looks inside Nevada’s Moonlite BunnyRanch, tracing the legal brothel’s operations and the people who work there. Episodes incorporate first-person accounts and behind-the-scenes footage to explore business logistics, workplace culture, and controversies tied to the brand. Cast members appearing include Roselie Williamson and Alice Little, with the series positioned as an on-the-ground view of a widely publicized enterprise.

‘Castle Impossible’ (2025–)

Arrives Saturday, November 15. HGTV’s renovation series follows Daphne Reckert and Ian Figueira as they inherit and restore a 500-year-old French chateau near Paris. Episodes document structural repairs, preservation trade-offs, and design choices, while the couple shares progress across digital channels tied to the project. The show also notes crossover availability on Max and discovery+, giving context for previous seasons and viewers.

‘Animals on Drugs’ (2025–)

Arrives Saturday, November 15. Wildlife biologist Forrest Galante investigates how human narcotics enter ecosystems—via wastewater, floods, or improper disposal—and affect animal behavior. Field studies, expert labs, and rescue sequences track sources and outcomes, from alleged “meth gators” to Colombia’s cocaine-exposed hippos. The series connects environmental science with mitigation steps viewers can understand episode by episode.

‘All’s Fair’ (2025)

Ryan Murphy’s legal drama follows an elite team of divorce lawyers who break away to build a powerhouse, all-female firm taking on high-stakes cases for the rich and notorious. The ensemble includes Kim Kardashian as Allura Grant, alongside Naomi Watts, Sarah Paulson, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, and Glenn Close, with Murphy creating with Jon Robin Baitz and Joe Baken. Executive producers include Murphy, Kardashian, Close, Paulson, Watts, Nash-Betts, and Kris Jenner, with Anthony Hemingway directing multiple episodes. Expect glossy courtroom maneuvering anchored by firm-level strategy and personal entanglements.

‘The Manipulated’ (2025–)

This Korean thriller centers on Tae-Joong, an ordinary man framed for a heinous crime who uncovers a larger conspiracy engineered by the enigmatic Yo-Han. The series stars Ji Chang-wook, Do Kyung-soo (D.O.), Lee Kwang-soo, and Jo Yoon-soo, with direction by Kim Chang-Ju and writing by Oh Sang-Ho. It draws inspiration from the 2017 film ‘Fabricated City’, reworking the premise into a serialized revenge narrative. A 12-episode run tracks prison twists, digital deception, and a meticulous plan to upend the mastermind.

‘The Baldwins’ (2025–)

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin open the door to a household with seven children, focusing on parenting, marriage, and work-life balance under public scrutiny. Announced as a 2025 reality series, it emphasizes family-driven storytelling built around daily logistics and candid moments. Episodes chart routines, personal projects, and the cadence of a high-visibility home. Production details position it within Hulu’s unscripted slate for viewers following celebrity family docuseries.

‘Born Evil: The Serial Killer and the Savior’ (2024–)

This true-crime docuseries investigates convicted killer Hadden Clark and the disturbing family history around him, anchored by extensive interviews and new lines of inquiry. Executive produced by Michael Bay, the show weaves testimony from investigators and Clark’s former cellmate—whom Clark believed to be Jesus—into a broader look at cold cases potentially linked to his confessions. Season 1 maps the crimes, psychology, and investigative efforts across several episodes. The series has streamed within a broader, multi-platform true-crime slate.

‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ (2024–)

This Hulu reality series follows a circle of Utah-based “MomTok” influencers whose personal lives and friendships collide with public scrutiny. The ensemble includes Jen Affleck, Demi Engemann, Whitney Leavitt, Mikayla Matthews, and others, with Jeff Jenkins Productions behind the series. Season arcs track relationship rifts, faith pressures, and social-media fallout across episodes. Entries note arrival timing alongside production credentials and cast.

‘Dragon Ball’ (1986–1989)

Arrives Tuesday, November 18. The original anime adaptation of Akira Toriyama’s manga follows Goku’s early adventures as he trains in martial arts, hunts the seven Dragon Balls, and teams up with characters like Bulma, Krillin, and Master Roshi. Produced by Toei Animation, the series was directed by Minoru Okazaki and Daisuke Nishio with scripts by writers including Toshiki Inoue and Takao Koyama, and music by Shunsuke Kikuchi. Its 153 episodes lay the groundwork for later stories in ‘Dragon Ball Z’.

Tell us which Hulu pick you’re starting with this weekend—and what we should add next—in the comments.