3 New Hulu Shows That Put Fresh Spins on Old Favorites
Hulu has it share of binge-worthy shows, among them A Teacher, starring Lindsay Burdge and Will Brittain; The Act, with Emmy-winner Patricia Arquette; and No Reservations, with the late celebrity chef and traveler Anthony Bourdain. And if you’re a fan of those particular titles, we have good news: The streamer has upcoming shows this month that will hit your sweet spots. Below, check out these Hulu favorites and how they could influence your next TV marathon.
IF YOU LIKE: The Act
Patricia Arquette won an Emmy for playing the mother of all monsters in this 2019 limited series based on a true story: In order to control her daughter Gypsy (Joey King), poor Missouri woman Dee Dee Blanchard (Arquette) convinces her that she’s afflicted with illnesses including cancer. Available now
WATCH: Run
Ratched‘s Sarah Paulson plays another schemer with a penchant for medical experiments. In this 90-minute thriller, she’s a mentally disturbed mom who drugs her teen daughter Chloe (Kiera Allen), keeping her confined to a wheelchair. Though cut off from the outside world, Chloe wises up to her mom’s ways. Premieres Friday, November 20
IF YOU LIKE: Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations
The late celebrity chef jetted everywhere from Haiti to Hokkaido, Japan, where he’d sample local delicacies at hidden gems and break bread with people from all walks of life on the culinary-travelogue series. Seasons 7–8 available now
WATCH: Eater's Guide to the World
You’ll want to have a healthy appetite (and maybe a phone close by to order takeout) as Saturday Night Live alum Maya Rudolph narrates this foodie show that uncovers the best spots to chow down in places like Casablanca, Costa Rica, and New York City. Premieres Wednesday, November 11
IF YOU LIKE: A Teacher
The 2013 indie film starring Lindsay Burdge and Will Brittain spins the taboo topic from Lifetime movies — a high school instructor carrying on an affair with a teen student — into a riveting story about obsession and guilt. Available now
WATCH: A Teacher
This series, based on the movie of the same name, takes a deep dive into the relationship between a teacher (Kate Mara) and pupil (Nick Robinson): “The audience will get a glimpse of why she makes her choices,” says Mara. Premieres Tuesday, November 10
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