Emmy Rossum’s New Thriller Is Once Again the Most-Watched Show of the Week on Hulu

Hulu continues to dominate the streaming landscape with a diverse mix of long running favorites and new premieres. This week’s viewership numbers highlight a strong interest in true crime documentaries and scripted dramas. Audiences are also revisiting animated series and keeping up with the latest developments in daytime television. Here are the most popular shows currently capturing the attention of viewers on the platform.

‘Project Runway’ (2004–)

Fashion designers compete against one another to create the best garments within restricted time and themes. Each week contestants face a panel of judges who determine who moves forward and who is eliminated from the competition. The series highlights the creative process from sketching and fabric shopping to the final runway show. ‘Project Runway’ has become a staple of reality television by showcasing both high fashion and intense workplace drama.

‘The 1% Club’ (2024–)

This game show challenges participants with questions based on logic and common sense rather than general knowledge. Hosted by Patton Oswalt the program features one hundred contestants aiming to answer a question only one percent of the population can solve. Viewers can play along at home to see if they possess the mental agility to join the elite group. The prize money increases as more difficult stages are reached throughout each episode of ‘The 1% Club’ on the platform.

‘Futurama’ (1999–)

A pizza delivery boy named Philip J. Fry is accidentally frozen and wakes up one thousand years in the future. He joins the Planet Express delivery crew alongside a one eyed mutant named Leela and a cynical robot called Bender. The animated series explores various science fiction tropes while satirizing modern societal issues. Recent revivals of ‘Futurama’ have continued the adventures of the crew across a vast and bizarre universe.

‘Rick and Morty’ (2013–)

The series follows the interdimensional adventures of a cynical mad scientist and his fretful grandson. They travel through different dimensions and planets using a variety of high tech inventions created by the grandfather. The show blends dark humor with complex scientific concepts and existential themes. ‘Rick and Morty’ has gained a massive following for its unique animation style and intricate storytelling.

‘Betrayal’ (2023–)

This documentary series examines real life stories where trust is shattered by deep deceit within personal relationships. It focuses on individuals who discover their partners are living double lives or hiding dark secrets. The narrative explores the emotional and legal consequences faced by the victims of these elaborate lies. Producers of ‘Betrayal’ use interviews and reenactments to illustrate how these cautionary tales unfolded.

‘Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro’ (2026–)

This spin off of the popular dance competition focuses on discovering new professional talent for the main stage. Aspiring ballroom dancers compete in various disciplines to prove they have the skill and charisma to lead celebrity partners. Judges evaluate their technical ability as well as their choreography and teaching potential. The winner earns a prestigious spot among the professional dancers in the upcoming season of the flagship show.

‘The Shards’ (2026–)

Set in Los Angeles during the early eighties the story centers on a teenage Bret Easton Ellis during his final year of prep school. The arrival of a mysterious student named Robert Mallory coincides with a series of murders committed by a killer known as The Trawler. Paranoid and obsessed the protagonist begins to suspect his new classmate is linked to the local violence. ‘The Shards’ explores the loss of innocence against a backdrop of privilege and looming danger.

‘General Hospital’ (1963–)

Set in the fictional town of Port Charles this long running medical drama focuses on the lives of doctors and nurses. The show features intricate plotlines involving romance and family rivalries as well as organized crime. It holds the record as the longest running American soap opera currently in production. Characters in ‘General Hospital’ often face life altering medical emergencies and dramatic personal revelations.

‘Somebody Knows Something’ (2026–)

True crime influencer Kara Chamberlain leads this documentary series as she investigates cold cases and missing persons reports. The show follows her efforts to find new leads in investigations that have remained unsolved for decades. She collaborates with law enforcement and internet sleuths to bring renewed attention to forgotten tragedies. Each episode of ‘Somebody Knows Something’ focuses on a specific mystery that continues to haunt the families involved.

‘Furious’ (2026–)

FBI agent Alice Black is tasked with tracking down a calculating female serial killer who has evaded capture. As the investigation progresses the lives of both women become increasingly intertwined in a dangerous game of cat and mouse. The pursuit forces the agent to confront her own notions of justice and morality. Starring Emmy Rossum ‘Furious’ depicts a hunt where the boundary between hero and villain becomes obscured.

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