‘Solar Opposites’ and All the Other TV Shows Coming to Hulu This Week

It’s a busy stretch on Hulu, with a mix of animated sci-fi comedy, true-crime dramatization, long-running reality staples, and Investigation Discovery staples all dropping across the week. From a returning Shlorpian crew to a high-profile dramatization of the Murdaugh saga, there’s a little bit of everything—scripted, unscripted, and documentary-style storytelling—to slot into your watchlist.

Below, you’ll find quick primers on each title—what it’s about, who’s involved on-screen and behind the scenes, and when it lands this week. Dates are listed inside each section so you can plan what to cue up on each day.

‘Solar Opposites’ (2020–2025)

Created by Justin Roiland and Mike McMahan, ‘Solar Opposites’ is an adult animated sci-fi sitcom about a team of aliens—Korvo, Terry, Yumyulack, and Jesse—who crash-land in suburban America with a living super-weapon called the Pupa. Voice talent includes Thomas Middleditch, Sean Giambrone, Mary Mack, and Dan Stevens (who voices Korvo in later seasons), with executive producers including McMahan and Josh Bycel. The series is produced by 20th Television Animation. New episodes arrive Monday, October 13.

Across its run, the show has spun elaborate serialized side-stories like ‘the Wall’ alongside episodic sci-fi hijinks, with composer Chris Westlake handling the score. The series originated with a two-season order before multiple renewals extended its life; its most recent season marks the show’s concluding chapter. Episodes typically run about 21–25 minutes, blending satire, gore-gags, and high-concept sci-fi plots. Monday, October 13 is when it lands this week.

‘Obituary’ (2023– )

‘Obituary’ is an Irish black-comedy crime series created and written by Ray Lawlor, directed by John Hayes and Oonagh Kearney, and starring Siobhán Cullen as Elvira Clancy—an underpaid obituarist in a coastal town who turns to murder when the death notices run dry. The ensemble features Michael Smiley, Ronan Raftery, Danielle Galligan, and David Ganly, with Steve Lynch composing. The series is produced by Nell Green, with Tony Kearns editing and James Mather as cinematographer. It arrives Tuesday, October 14.

Season 1 comprises six hour-long episodes filmed in Donegal; Hayes directed episodes 1–3 and Kearney directed 4–6. Internationally, the show has been licensed across several regions after premiering in Ireland, and it has since continued with additional episodes commissioned. Watch for the central cat-and-mouse dynamic as Elvira falls for the new crime reporter who starts to connect the dots. Tuesday, October 14 is the date to circle.

‘Murdaugh: Death in the Family’ (2025)

This scripted true-crime miniseries dramatizes the downfall of South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh and the events surrounding the 2019 boat crash and the 2021 murders of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh. It is created by Michael D. Fuller (showrunner) and Erin Lee Carr, and inspired by Mandy Matney’s ‘Murdaugh Murders Podcast’. The cast includes Jason Clarke as Alex Murdaugh, Patricia Arquette as Maggie Murdaugh, with Brittany Snow portraying Matney; additional cast includes J. Smith-Cameron and Johnny Berchtold. Executive producers include Fuller, Carr, Nick Antosca, Alex Hedlund, Matney, Steven Piet, Patricia Arquette, and Jason Clarke. It premieres Wednesday, October 15.

Steven Piet executive produced and directed episodes 101, 102, and 108; the series is produced by Eat the Cat and UCP. Coverage and first-look pieces have highlighted the show’s focus on the family’s influence within Lowcountry legal circles and the investigative work that first brought national attention to the case. The eight-episode limited series begins Wednesday, October 15.

‘Duck Dynasty: The Revival’ (2025– )

A&E’s revival brings back the Robertson family of Duck Commander fame, with returning faces including Willie and Korie Robertson, Miss Kay, Si Robertson, Jase and Jep Robertson, Sadie Robertson Huff, and John Luke Robertson. The series is produced by Tread Lively Productions and Spoke Studios, with Willie and Korie Robertson among the executive producers. New episodes of the revival are set for Thursday, October 16.

Set in Monroe and West Monroe, Louisiana, the revival revisits the family’s business operations, faith, and multi-generational dynamics while catching up with life events across the sprawling clan. The show follows up the original long-running hit, adding new chapters with both familiar personalities and next-generation Robertsons. Thursday, October 16 is when it hits this week.

‘Storage Wars’ (2010– )

‘Storage Wars’ is the long-running A&E reality series following auctioneers Dan and Laura Dotson and a rotating roster of buyers—including Brandi Passante, Jarrod Schulz, Darrell Sheets, Barry Weiss, Rene and Casey Nezhoda, and Ivy Calvin—as they bid on abandoned storage lockers in hopes of flipping finds for profit. Produced by Original Productions with A+E Networks, the franchise has remained an unscripted staple since 2010. It returns Thursday, October 16.

The format blends on-site auctions with post-sale appraisals that unpack the history and value of discovered items, spanning antiques, memorabilia, tools, and oddities. Recent seasons have continued to add episodes with veteran bidders and new faces joining the fray as the series sustains its competitive treasure-hunt premise. Catch it on Thursday, October 16.

‘Evil Lives Here’ (2016– )

Investigation Discovery’s documentary series ‘Evil Lives Here’ centers on first-person accounts from relatives or close companions of offenders who later committed violent crimes, describing warning signs they missed and how they processed the aftermath. The show’s executive producers include Stephen Dost and Kevin Fitzpatrick, with episodes typically running about 42 minutes. New episodes for this week are slated for Saturday, October 18.

Across its many seasons, the series uses interviews, archival material, and restrained reenactments to reconstruct how seemingly ordinary relationships masked disturbing behavior. The production is from Red Marble Media, and the program airs on Investigation Discovery. Saturday, October 18 is the date to mark.

‘Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death’ (2020– )

A companion series to ‘Evil Lives Here,’ ‘Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death’ focuses on the long-tail effects of homicide on victims’ families and investigators, exploring grief, resilience, and case breakthroughs that arrive years later. The series features intimate, point-of-view storytelling and interviews that revisit pivotal moments in each case. It arrives Saturday, October 18.

Episodes examine the investigative process and emotional recovery with an emphasis on what changes after the crime—relationships, communities, and the pursuit of justice over time. The program is produced for Investigation Discovery and uses a mix of interviews and scene recreations to tell each story. Saturday, October 18 is when it lands this week.

Tell us which title you’re queuing up first this week—and why—in the comments!