Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Hulu, Including ‘The Manipulated’

If you’re plotting a weekend watchlist, Hulu’s latest drops span buzzy new reality series, premium docudramas, long-running favorites, and anime that never quits. Below are ten picks pulled from this week’s and recent weekly arrivals roundups, with quick primers on what each show covers, who’s involved, and why it’s notable in its lane. Skim the summaries, add a few to your queue, and you’re set for an easy binge.

‘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 that takes on high-stakes cases for high-profile clients. The ensemble includes Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Sarah Paulson, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, and Glenn Close, with Murphy creating alongside Jon Robin Baitz and Joe Baken. Anthony Hemingway directs multiple episodes, and executive producers include Kardashian, Close, Paulson, Watts, Nash-Betts, and Kris Jenner. Expect glossy courtroom maneuvering, shifting alliances, and personal entanglements that intersect with headline-making breakups.

‘The Manipulated’ (2025– )

This Korean thriller centers on Tae-Joong, an ordinary man framed for a heinous crime who uncovers a broader conspiracy orchestrated by the enigmatic Yo-Han. It 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. The series reimagines the premise of the film ‘Fabricated City’ as a serialized revenge story. Across 12 episodes it weaves prison twists, digital deception, and a meticulous plan to turn the tables on the mastermind.

‘The Baldwins’ (2025– )

Alec and Hilaria Baldwin open the door to their busy household, placing parenting seven children, marriage, and work-life logistics under the camera. The series was announced for 2025 and frames candid day-to-day routines against the backdrop of widely covered events in Alec Baldwin’s life. Episodes emphasize family rhythms, personal projects, and the practical realities of raising a large family. The format leans into vérité moments over competition or contrived challenges.

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

This true-crime docuseries investigates convicted killer Hadden Clark, interlacing interviews with investigators and a former cellmate with new lines of inquiry. Executive produced by Michael Bay, it surveys potential cold-case links to Clark’s confessions while examining family dynamics and criminal psychology. The production structures its season across discrete episodes that track evidence, testimony, and case timelines. It sits within a broader streaming slate of long-form true-crime investigations.

‘The Toys That Built America’ (2021– )

History’s docuseries chronicles how iconic toymakers sparked fads, forged rivalries, and shaped childhood culture across decades. Episodes blend dramatized vignettes with commentary from industry historians and collectors to unpack design breakthroughs and boardroom battles. The show spotlights names like Milton Bradley and Parker Brothers, plus inventors behind action figures, video games, and more. It pairs business history with deep-cut nostalgia for the brands that became household staples.

‘The Food That Built America’ (2019– )

This signature History docudrama maps the rise of American food empires and the rivalries that fueled them, from snack aisles to fast-food counters. Reenactments and expert analysis trace how recipes, marketing, and logistics turned small ideas into nationwide institutions. Narration and recurring contributors walk through brand-defining innovations and clashes. The series spans multiple seasons of case-study storytelling focused on business strategy and cultural impact.

‘Sister Wives’ (2010– )

The long-running TLC docuseries follows the Brown family, led by Kody Brown, exploring the dynamics of a plural marriage through moves, milestones, and family change. Over time the show has tracked legal issues, inter-family developments, and personal decisions across a large, multi-generational household. Episodes emphasize relationship shifts and day-to-day logistics of parenting and partnership. It remains one of TLC’s hallmark family documentaries.

‘One Piece’ (1999– )

Toei Animation’s long-running anime adapts Eiichiro Oda’s manga about Monkey D. Luffy, whose rubber powers come from a Devil Fruit, and the Straw Hat Pirates’ search for the legendary treasure. The series builds a vast world across islands and factions while foregrounding found-family themes and swashbuckling adventure. Core crew members like Zoro, Nami, Usopp, and Sanji anchor evolving arcs across hundreds of episodes. It stands as one of modern anime’s defining epics.

‘Paranormal Lockdown’ (2016–2019)

Investigators Nick Groff and Katrina Weidman lock themselves inside famously haunted locations for 72 continuous hours to capture long-form evidence. The series spotlights sites such as historic mansions and asylums, prioritizing extended observation over quick visits. James Lurie provides narration, and specials accompany the main seasons. Its format helped popularize immersion-style ghost-hunting on cable.

‘Cold Case Files: Dead West’ (2025– )

This regional spinoff of the long-running brand reopens unsolved murders from the American West using archival records, new forensic tools, and interviews. Storylines span mountain towns and desert communities, following decades-long searches for justice. Cases from states such as Colorado and Montana illustrate how breakthroughs can emerge years after the crimes. Episodes foreground investigators, families, and the procedural steps that move dormant files forward.

Have another pick we should add to the queue? Drop your weekend recommendations in the comments!