‘Vinland Saga’ and All the Other TV Shows Coming to Hulu This Week

A new month means a fresh wave of series to queue up, spanning anime epics, comforting competition shows, true-crime deep dives, and long-running fan favorites. Below, you’ll find what’s landing between Monday, October 6 and Sunday, October 12, with quick primers so you can jump in knowing who’s who behind and in front of the camera.

Each entry includes the date it arrives this week, plus core details like creators, cast, directors, and the basic premise—no fluff, just the essentials. Whether you’re revisiting a classic or sampling something new, there’s likely a corner of TV here with your name on it.

‘Gintama’ (2006–2018)

The irreverent sci-fi samurai saga—based on Hideaki Sorachi’s manga—drops on Monday, October 6. The anime follows freelancer Gintoki Sakata and his odd-jobs crew, Shinpachi Shimura and Kagura, in an alternate Edo occupied by alien Amanto. Across its run, the series was animated by Sunrise and later Bandai Namco Pictures, with directors including Shinji Takamatsu, Yoichi Fujita, and Chizuru Miyawaki, and scripts by writers such as Taku Kishimoto and Shū Matsubara.

Key production credits include music by Audio Highs and broadcast on TV Tokyo, with the 367-episode TV run concluding in 2018 and storylines later capped by the feature film ‘Gintama: The Very Final’. The ensemble of recurring characters spans the Shinsengumi and the Joui faction, and the series blends parody arcs with serious, manga-adapted arcs like ‘Shirogane no Tamashii-hen’.

‘Branding in Seongsu’ (2024)

Arriving Tuesday, October 7, this South Korean romantic thriller centers on a body-swap after an accidental kiss between a ruthless brand strategist and a warm-hearted intern—forcing rivals to literally walk in each other’s shoes. Created by Choi Sun-mi, written by Choi Sun-mi and Jeon Sun-young, and directed by Jung Heon-soo, it stars Kim Ji-eun, Lomon, Yang Hye-ji, and Kim Ho-young.

The mid-form series runs 24 episodes of around 30 minutes each, originally produced by Studio X+U and partners for U+ Mobile TV in Korea. The show’s Seongsu-dong setting—Seoul’s trend-forward neighborhood—frames its workplace power plays and rom-thriller twists.

‘Customer Wars’ (2022– )

On Thursday, October 9, this A&E docu-series spotlights real incidents where customers clash with staff in shops, drive-thrus, and airports, stitched together from surveillance and phone footage. The series is narrated by Imari Williams.

Episodes examine flash-point moments amid shortages and heightened tensions, with newscast-style voiceover threading through altercations captured across the U.S. The format emphasizes frontline workers and loss-prevention teams dealing with shoplifting and escalations.

‘Crime Beat’ (2020– )

Also on Thursday, October 9, this Canadian true-crime series reconstructs high-profile cases through the journalists who covered them, pairing archives with new interviews. The program is hosted by Antony Robart and draws from reporting by Global News colleagues including Nancy Hixt.

Episodes explore the human impact on victims’ families and communities while following investigations from first call to courtroom. The show’s case files span the country and are adapted in part from the successful ‘Crime Beat’ podcast reporting.

‘Pawn Stars’ (2009– )

History’s long-running reality series lands Thursday, October 9, chronicling the World Famous Gold & Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas with Rick Harrison, Corey “Big Hoss” Harrison, and Austin “Chumlee” Russell appraising artifacts and haggling with sellers.

Created by Leftfield Pictures, the show mixes pop-history explanations with deal-making and occasional expert consultations. It has aired more than 20 seasons and hundreds of episodes, evolving from a 20-minute format to longer hour-long installments in later years.

‘Ancient Aliens’ (1997– )

Touching down Thursday, October 9, this documentary series investigates the “ancient astronauts” hypothesis across archaeology, mythology, and unexplained phenomena. Producer-host Giorgio A. Tsoukalos appears extensively throughout the series.

Each episode is structured around a central mystery—megalithic engineering, lost civilizations, or anomalous artifacts—and canvasses scholars, authors, and enthusiasts while revisiting locations tied to legendary accounts.

‘Monsterquest Specials’ (2020– )

Premiering Thursday, October 9, these specials extend the cryptozoology-minded investigations of ‘MonsterQuest’, applying forensic analysis and field expeditions to claims about creatures like Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster.

The format blends expert interviews, recreated scenarios, and tests of physical evidence, continuing the methodology established in the original 2007–2010 History series.

‘WWE’s Greatest Moments’ (2025– )

Also on Thursday, October 9, this anthology recounts era-defining WWE matches and storylines, hosted by longtime play-by-play announcer Michael Cole with appearances by legends including “Stone Cold” Steve Austin and Hulk Hogan.

Episodes revisit archival footage and backstage context to chart how key angles and bouts shaped the company’s history and on-screen characters, drawing on contemporary commentary from current and former Superstars.

‘In Search of Aliens’ (2014)

Rounding out Thursday, October 9, this H2 miniseries follows Giorgio A. Tsoukalos as he examines global mysteries—from Malta’s megaliths to Loch Ness—through the lens of potential extraterrestrial contact.

Each episode frames a specific question, then assembles field visits, archive research, and interviews (including voices such as Erich von Däniken) to weigh competing explanations.

‘9-1-1: Nashville’ (2025– )

Launching Friday, October 10, this new ‘9-1-1’ franchise entry is set in Tennessee and stars Chris O’Donnell as Captain Don Hart, leading Fire Station 113 through twister-prone disasters and citywide emergencies. The series is created by Ryan Murphy, Tim Minear, and Rashad Raisani, with Brad Falchuk and Angela Bassett among executive producers.

The premiere begins with a high-risk rescue on the Shelby Street Bridge and introduces Hart’s unit alongside characters played by Jessica Capshaw and Hailey Kilgore, setting up personal and professional stakes for the season.

‘9-1-1’ (2018– )

Also on Friday, October 10, the flagship first-responder drama—created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear—returns with emergencies ranging from spectacular rescues to intimate calls. The ensemble features Angela Bassett, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Oliver Stark, Aisha Hinds, Kenneth Choi, and Ryan Guzman.

The new season follows events after significant cast shifts and storyline consequences from last year’s finale; promos have teased audacious set-pieces and space-race-adjacent peril as the 118 adapts to leadership changes.

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ (2005– )

Friday, October 10 also brings back television’s long-running medical drama created by Shonda Rhimes, centered at Seattle’s Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital. Returning cast includes Ellen Pompeo, Chandra Wilson, James Pickens Jr., Kevin McKidd, Kim Raver, Caterina Scorsone, Camilla Luddington, and others.

The new season picks up threads from last spring’s explosive finale and continues the show’s blend of surgical cases and personal arcs under current showrunner Meg Marinis.

‘Halloween Baking Championship’ (2015– )

On Saturday, October 11, Food Network’s seasonal bake-off returns, with host John Henson and judges Carla Hall, Zac Young, and Stephanie Boswell evaluating spooky-themed desserts across multi-round challenges.

Competitors tackle sculpted cakes, creepy pies, and over-the-top showpieces, with judging focused on flavor, technique, and Halloween-ready presentation; earlier seasons featured hosts like Jeff Dunham and judges such as Damiano Carrara and Sandra Lee.

‘Ghost Adventures’ (2008– )

Also on Saturday, October 11, the paranormal investigation series follows Zak Bagans, Aaron Goodwin, Billy Tolley, and Jay Wasley as they conduct dusk-to-dawn lockdowns at reportedly haunted sites, documenting EVPs, thermal anomalies, and eyewitness testimony.

Episodes typically open with site histories and interviews before the team deploys cameras and specialized audio gear; spinoffs have included projects like ‘Serial Killer Spirits’.

‘Vinland Saga’ (2019–2023)

Capping the week on Sunday, October 12, this historical anime—adapted from Makoto Yukimura’s manga—follows Icelandic warrior Thorfinn’s journey from vengeance to self-discovery in medieval Europe. The series is directed by Shūhei Yabuta, with Season 1 animated by Wit Studio and Season 2 by MAPPA, and music by Yutaka Yamada.

Production is overseen by Twin Engine with collaborators including Production I.G and Kodansha, and the 48-episode run spans the War Arc and the Slave Arc, introducing central figures like Askeladd, Canute, and Einar.

Tell us which of these you’ll be watching first this week—and why—in the comments!