Here’s 20 Hulu Limited Series You Can Binge Watch In One Day
Streaming has altered the television industry forever. Long running series are far and few between, new generations are introduced to classic old content, and the adoption of miniseries has become a trend. Sometimes a movie is just not enough time to dissect an entire story, but, on the other hand, not every story requires a multi-season run. The emergence of the limited series has touched all genres including book adaptations, true crime, documentaries, and retellings. Pop Culture Planet contributor Jordan Bohan breaks down all the limited series on Hulu that you can binge watch in one day.
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Candy
Candy depicts the real-life story of Candy Montgomery (Jessica Biel), a 1980s housewife and mother who seems to have done everything right. Candy’s innocent churchgoing persona is shattered when it is discovered that she committed a heinous crime against her friend Betty Gore (Melanie Lynskey).
Class of ‘09
Ever wonder what would happen if the FBI trusted artificial intelligence to solve crimes more than their own trained agents? Class of ‘09 explores what could happen in a future with AI serving as the ultimate justice system. The limited series follows a class of FBI agents through three points in their careers: past training, present careers, and future technologies. Spanning multiple decades and triple timelines, the series examines the nature of justice and humanity.
The Clearing
Inspired by true events, The Clearing follows a woman that is forced to confront the nightmares of her past in order to stop a secret cult. The cult intends on gathering children to fulfill its plan. This psychological thriller depicts dual timelines and will hook you from the very beginning.
Conversations with Friends
From the world of author Sally Rooney, Conversations with Friends was adapted into a limited series. Frances and Bobbi, two college best friends, meet famous writer Melissa and her husband. As their friendship grows, Frances finds herself drawn to Nick, Melissa’s husband. This messy exploration of love and desire will make you reconsider traditional relationships and what it means to be monogamous.
Dopesick
Dopesick explores the inner workings of Purdue Pharma, the company responsible for escalating the opioid epidemic in America. Telling real stories of greed, loss, and addiction, Dopesick is a quick watch that will bring you a new perspective on the drug epidemic.
The Dropout
The Dropout tells the story of how Elizabeth Holmes developed healthcare technology that put millions at risk. The tale of fame, greed, and success explores how good intentions can go terribly wrong. Starring Amanda Seyfried, the series is a quick and interesting watch that ties in real-life events and updates.
The Girl From Plainville
Based on a true story, The Girl From Plainville depicts Michelle Carter’s texting-induced suicide case. Michelle’s relationship to Conrad Roy is dissected to reveal the troubling events leading up to his death and her later conviction of involuntary manslaughter. This crime drama miniseries stars Elle Fanning and Colton Ryan.
Little Fires Everywhere
Little Fires Everywhere follows a mother and daughter who uproot their lives to move to Shaker Heights, Ohio as they quickly intertwine with the wealthy Richardson family. The award-winning limited series is based on the book of the same name by Celeste Ng. This limited series stars Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington and is full of drama and suspense. It’s a perfect quick binge for both book and mystery drama fans.
Looking For Alaska
Looking for Alaska is a limited series that follows Miles, who enrolls in a boarding school where he gains a group of loyal friends and falls in love with Alaska Young. When tragedy strikes, the group tries to make sense of what they’ve been through. The series is based on the novel of the same name by John Green.
Nine Perfect Strangers
A group of nine strangers travel to a boutique health and wellness resort that promises healing and transformation. Each person has something to work on, but will the resort director really help them heal? The limited series is based on the New York Times best-selling novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty. Starring Nicole Kidman, this series has an unsettling mystery to it that will keep viewers guessing until the very end.
Normal People
Normal People follows Connell and Marianne who are students from the same town in Ireland, but from different backgrounds. We follow their story as as they grow up and weave in and out of each other’s romantic lives. This limited series, from the novel of the same name by Sally Rooney, put Daisy Edgar-Jones and Paul Mescal on the map. Extremely and undoubtedly human, this series feels more like watching a documentary of two people’s lives than a fictional tale.
Pam & Tommy
Starring Lily James and Sebastian Stan, Pam & Tommy depicts the public whirlwind romance between Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee. The biographical drama series chronicles the couple’s marriage and the events following their leaked honeymoon sex tape.
The Patient
A therapist (Steve Carell) is held prisoner by patient Sam Fortner who reveals himself to be a serial killer. Sam confides in him in an attempt to curb his homicidal urges. He must dissect Sam’s mind in order to prevent further violence, but Sam refuses to address topics that are critical to his healing.
Saint X
Saint X is based on the book of the same name by Alexis Schaitkin. The series explores the mystery of a girl who goes missing on a family holiday in the Caribbean, while unpacking timely issues about grief, white privilege, and current culture.
A Small Light
A Small Light tells the real-life story of Miep Gies, who played a critical role in hiding Anne Frank and her family during Nazi occupation in Amsterdam. The inspiring drama series stars Bel Powley, Liev Schreiber, Joe Cole, and Billie Boullet.
A Teacher
A Teacher depicts the inappropriate relationship between a high school student (Nick Robinson) and his teacher Claire (Kate Mara). As Claire becomes dissatisfied with her own marriage and life, the relationship with her student heats up. Their illicit affair causes permanent damage to both of them that their friends and family cannot ignore.
Tiny Beautiful Things
Tiny Beautiful Things is a miniseries based on the book of the same name by Cheryl Strayed. The series follows a woman (Kathryn Hahn) who reluctantly takes an unpaid position at an advice column. She is unsure of herself at first, but then finds a way to use her life experiences to help others.
Under The Banner of Heaven
Inspired by true events, Under The Banner of Heaven depicts the life of radical Mormon families living in Utah during the 1980s. A detective investigates the murder of Brenda Wright Lafferty and her baby daughter in the suburbs of Salt Lake Valley. Detective Pyre uncovers buried truths about the origins of the LDS religion and violent consequences of unyielding faith. The series stars Daisy Edgar-Jones and Andrew Garfield.
Welcome to Chippendales
This bioggraphical miniseries tells the origin story of Chippendales, the first all-male strip club for mostly female audiences. The show shares the dark history behind the franchise and how an Indian immigrant became the founder of a cultural phenomenon.
