Drama on Hulu: what is worth streaming right now

182 drama titles on Hulu at our last check, ranked by quality and fame, each with scare, gore and violence tags.

1. 1The Good Doctor (2017) · seriesEarnest · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14An autistic surgeon with savant syndrome navigates hospital politics while saving lives with his extraordinary medical gifts.Hulu
2. 2Inglourious Basterds (2009)Pulpy · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RJewish-American soldiers brutally scalp Nazis in occupied France, leading to suspenseful, darkly comedic encounters.Prime Video · Hulu
3. 3House (2004) · seriesDry wit · cerebral · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · TV-14A misanthropic medical genius unravels complex cases with gritty determination and darkly-comic wit.Prime Video · Hulu
4. 4Sherlock (2010) · seriesDry wit · suspenseful · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-14A brilliant, abrasive detective and his partner solve complex crimes in a witty, gritty modern London.Hulu · AMC+
5. 5WandaVision (2021) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · full attention · emotionally devastating · TV-14Idealized suburban lives unravel as two super-powered beings confront a whimsical, melancholic, and surreal mystery.Disney+ · Hulu
6. 6Grey's Anatomy (2005) · seriesIntimate · comfort watch · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-14Doctors navigate intimate, earnest relationships and melancholy challenges, finding heartwarming moments in a measured pace.Netflix · Hulu
7. 7Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2009) · seriesEpic · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-14Two brothers risk everything to restore their bodies, battling corrupt forces in a brisk, epic adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
8. 8Soul (2020)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · emotionally heavy · PGA jazz musician's soul journeys through a whimsical, intimate world to find his way back to life.Disney+ · Hulu
9. 9The Mentalist (2008) · seriesDry wit · gritty · full attention · emotionally heavy · TV-14A charming, observant con man uses his past deceptions to solve gritty crimes with dry wit.Hulu
10. 10The Rookie (2018) · seriesWholesome humor · earnest · full attention · strong violence · TV-14An earnest small-town guy navigates gritty LAPD life, finding heartwarming humor as the oldest rookie.Hulu
11. 11The Sixth Sense (1999)Properly scary · no gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A child psychologist uncovers a boy's chilling secret, weaving a measured tale of suspense and melancholy.Netflix · Apple TV+ · Hulu
12. 12Sons of Anarchy (2008) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAAn outlaw motorcycle club navigates gritty, tense, and bleak criminal enterprises in a small California town.Hulu
13. 13Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (2023) · seriesMelancholy · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14An elven mage confronts humanity's fleeting existence while fulfilling old promises in a melancholic journey.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
14. 14Criminal Minds (2005) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · strong violence · graphic gore · TV-MAFBI profilers delve into twisted minds, anticipating dark moves in a brisk, suspenseful, and darkly-comic drama.Prime Video · Hulu · Paramount+
15. 15Haikyu!! (2014) · seriesWholesome humor · uplifting · comfort watch · brisk · TV-14Earnest young athletes chase big dreams on the volleyball court in this brisk, heartwarming comedy.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
16. 16American Horror Story (2011) · seriesProperly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAEach season delivers a new chilling tale, from haunted houses to witch covens, all with a gritty, campy suspense.Prime Video · Disney+ · Hulu
17. 17Prison Break (2005) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A brother deliberately gets incarcerated to break his innocent sibling out of a gritty, suspenseful death row.Hulu
18. 18Fargo (2014) · seriesDark satire · gritty · late-night trip · brutal violence · TV-MAMidwestern lives unravel into darkly comedic violence as absurd choices echo through a chilling, measured atmosphere.Hulu
19. 19Smallville (2001) · seriesEarnest · comfort watch · measured · TV-14A young alien refugee navigates his tumultuous teen years while slowly embracing a heroic destiny.Hulu
20. 20Firefly (2002) · seriesDry wit · gritty · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-14A renegade spaceship crew navigates a lawless 26th-century galaxy, blending gritty action with witty, pulpy adventure.Prime Video · Hulu
21. 21Donnie Darko (2001)Melancholy · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA troubled teenager's visions of a giant rabbit lead to surreal crimes and a suspenseful, dreamlike mystery.Prime Video · Hulu · Kanopy
22. 22Love, Victor (2020) · seriesWholesome humor · earnest · comfort watch · measured · TV-14A new student navigates high school, family, and self-discovery in this earnest, heartwarming comedy.Disney+ · Hulu
23. 23Your Lie in April (2014) · seriesWholesome humor · melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · TV-PGA melancholy journey where a whimsical violinist helps a piano prodigy rediscover his music and his heart.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
24. 24Bones (2005) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · graphic gore · TV-14Forensic anthropologists intimately examine gruesome remains, finding earnest human stories within gritty, suspenseful crime investigations.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
25. 25Shōgun (2024) · seriesGritty · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA marooned European ship ignites a lord's fight for survival amidst the gritty, intimate politics of feudal Japan.Disney+ · Hulu
26. 26Edward Scissorhands (1990)Whimsical · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A gentle, unfinished creation finds bittersweet love and acceptance in a pastel, whimsical suburban world.Disney+ · Hulu
27. 27Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai (2018) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · late-night trip · measured · TV-14A witty, dry comedy explores surreal puberty syndromes and a celebrity's mysterious invisibility.Hulu · Crunchyroll
28. 28ERASED (2016) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-14A struggling artist with a unique ability travels through time to prevent deaths and solve a murder.Hulu · Crunchyroll
29. 29Lost (2004) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14Stranded survivors battle a mysterious island's secrets and their own demons in a gritty fight for survival.Hulu
30. 30The Apothecary Diaries (2023) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · late-night trip · measured · TV-14A quick-witted apothecary uncovers palace medical mysteries with a measured, earnest, and gritty determination.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
31. 319-1-1 (2018) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Relentless emergencies and intimate struggles define the gritty lives of first responders.Hulu
32. 32The Rising of the Shield Hero (2019) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-14A betrayed hero, tasked with defending a world, navigates gritty, suspenseful adventures with measured determination.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
33. 33Ex Machina (2015)Suspenseful · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · RA young programmer uncovers unsettling truths while testing the sentience of a reclusive CEO's AI creation.Hulu · The Roku Channel
34. 34The Handmaid's Tale (2017) · seriesBleak · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA woman navigates a bleak, fundamentalist world where survival means silent, measured defiance.Hulu
35. 35Charmed (1998) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · comfort watch · measured · TV-14Three magical sisters balance wholesome, campy fun with mystical battles against evil in San Francisco.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
36. 36Vinland Saga (2019) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA young warrior's quest for vengeance unfolds across a brutal, epic landscape of Viking conquest.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
37. 37Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14Dedicated detectives in New York City relentlessly pursue justice for victims of heinous crimes, revealing bleak truths.Hulu · Peacock
38. 38Tokyo Revengers (2021) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · mildly scary · TV-MAA desperate man time-travels to save his middle school girlfriend from a ruthless gang.Hulu · Crunchyroll
39. 39The Resident (2018) · seriesGritty · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A tough senior resident reveals the gritty, intimate realities of modern medicine to an idealistic young doctor.Netflix · Hulu
40. 40Little Women (2019)Heartwarming · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PGFour earnest sisters navigate love and loss while coming of age in Civil War-era America.Hulu
41. 41Fringe (2008) · seriesSuspenseful · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14An FBI agent, a mad scientist, and his son unravel a suspenseful, cerebral mystery blurring science and technology.Prime Video · Hulu
42. 42The Breakfast Club (1985)Dry wit · heartwarming · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · RWitty banter and heartfelt confessions unfold as five detention-bound teens discover common ground.Hulu
43. 43El Señor de los Cielos (2013) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-14A relentless, gritty crime drama chronicles a drug trafficker's high-octane rise to power in the 1990s.Hulu · Peacock · The Roku Channel
44. 44The Bear (2022) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA fine-dining chef returns home, finding gritty, relentless tension and heartwarming humor in his family's sandwich shop.Disney+ · Hulu
45. 45The Wonder Years (1988) · seriesWholesome humor · nostalgic · family watch · measured · TV-PGA boy navigates childhood's earnest joys and melancholy struggles, all seen through a nostalgic, adult lens.Hulu
46. 46The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)Suspenseful · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA retired investigator confronts a brutal unsolved murder, stirring up old passions and haunting memories.Hulu
47. 47This Is Us (2016) · seriesHeartwarming · comfort watch · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-14Intertwined lives unfold with earnest intimacy, exploring family bonds across generations with nostalgic melancholy.Hulu · Paramount+
48. 48White Collar (2009) · seriesDry wit · pulpy · comfort watch · brisk · TV-PGA charming con artist and an FBI agent form an unlikely alliance, catching criminals with witty banter and brisk capers.Hulu · The Roku Channel
49. 49Apocalypto (2006)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · extreme gore · RA man's relentless fight for family unfolds with gritty, suspenseful action in a bleak, epic world.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
50. 50Pretty Little Liars (2010) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14Four friends navigate intimate secrets and suspenseful threats after their queen bee mysteriously vanishes.Hulu · Max
51. 51Yuri!!! on Ice (2016) · seriesWholesome humor · romantic · date night · measured · TV-14An anxious skater finds renewed competitive fire through heartwarming connections and earnest, uplifting rivalries.Hulu · Crunchyroll
52. 52Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) · seriesDry wit · campy · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-14A chosen girl battles supernatural evil with brisk, darkly-comic wit and heartwarming, campy whimsy.Disney+ · Hulu
53. 53Station 19 (2018) · seriesGritty · comfort watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Seattle firefighters navigate gritty, intimate drama and suspense, risking their lives as a chosen family.Hulu
54. 54Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma (2015) · seriesAbsurdist humor · campy · late-night trip · relentless · TV-14Young chefs engage in absurd, high-octane cooking battles at a prestigious academy, delivering relentless, campy drama.Hulu · Crunchyroll
55. 55The Devil Wears Prada (2006)Dry wit · satirical · date night · measured · PG-13A young writer navigates the cutthroat world of high fashion with witty humor and a measured, satirical eye.Netflix · Disney+ · Hulu
56. 56Snowfall (2017) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAGritty 1980s Los Angeles becomes a bleak, tense battleground as crack cocaine ravages a community.Disney+ · Hulu
57. 57Ip Man (2008)Gritty · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA brisk, gritty, and epic true story unfolds as a martial arts master defends his people during wartime.Hulu · Peacock · Kanopy
58. 58Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)Gritty · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A genetically evolved chimpanzee leads an epic, gritty revolt against human cruelty, forever changing their world.Hulu · Tubi
59. 59Seven Pounds (2008)Melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13An IRS agent with a fateful secret embarks on an earnest, intimate journey of redemption, forever changing seven lives.Prime Video · Hulu
60. 60American Psycho (2000)Properly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA wealthy executive's meticulously crafted facade cracks as his gratuitous fantasies escalate into bleak, satirical horror.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
61. 61Castle (2009) · seriesDry wit · cozy · comfort watch · measured · TV-14A charming crime novelist brings his whimsical humor to solving murders with a measured, witty detective.Prime Video · Hulu · The Roku Channel
62. 62Midnight Sun (2018)Melancholy · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A sun-allergic teenager finds first love, navigating tender summer nights and the shadow of a rare disease.Prime Video · Hulu · Starz
63. 63Skins (2007) · seriesDark satire · gritty · full attention · emotionally heavy · TV-MATeenage friends in Bristol navigate messy lives and inevitable lows with intimate, darkly-comic melancholy.Hulu
64. 64Normal People (2020) · seriesIntimate · date night · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MATwo young lovers navigate an intimate, measured dance of connection and longing across many years.Hulu
65. 65Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)Gritty · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Humanity's last stand clashes with an ape civilization's rise, a gritty and suspenseful fight for survival.Hulu · Tubi
66. 66The Act (2019) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA daughter's desperate grasp for freedom from her mother's control leads to a bleak and intimate crime.Hulu
67. 679-1-1: Lone Star (2020) · seriesGritty · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A relentless, intimate drama unfolds as a father and son rebuild a firehouse with gritty, high-octane rescues.Hulu
68. 68High Potential (2024) · seriesGritty · full attention · brisk · TV-14A brilliant single mom's unconventional crime-solving skills forge an unstoppable, gritty partnership with a seasoned detective.Hulu
69. 69The Shield (2002) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MARelentless LA cops bend every rule, blurring lines between justice and self-interest in a bleak, pulpy world.Prime Video · Hulu
70. 70A Man Called Otto (2022)Dry wit · melancholy · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · PG-13A grumpy widower finds an unexpected, heartwarming friendship with a quick-witted neighbor who upends his measured life.Hulu · Tubi
71. 71Desperate Housewives (2004) · seriesDry wit · suspenseful · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · TV-14Suburban secrets unravel with darkly comic wit as a deceased narrator exposes her friends' scandalous lives.Prime Video · Hulu
72. 72The Great (2020) · seriesDry wit · darkly comic · late-night trip · measured · TV-MAA young Catherine navigates the Russian court, where dark humor and absurdity define her measured rise to power.Hulu · Hoopla
73. 73A Separation (2011)Gritty · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A couple's wrenching decision about family and future unfolds with intimate, melancholy earnestness.Hulu
74. 74Gran Turismo (2023)Feel good · family watch · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13A teenager's gaming obsession leads to an epic, true-life journey toward professional racecar glory.Hulu · Max
75. 75POSE (2018) · seriesGritty · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MANew York City's 1980s ball culture pulses with intimate, gritty drama and uplifting, measured dance.Hulu
76. 76Creed (2015)Feel good · comfort watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A young boxer forges his own path, finding gritty determination and heartwarming mentorship from a legend.Prime Video · Hulu · Paramount+
77. 77Siren (2018) · seriesSuspenseful · late-night trip · strong violence · measured · TV-PGA mysterious arrival in a coastal town ignites a gritty, atmospheric battle between humans and predatory mermaids.Hulu
78. 78Suzume (2022)Whimsical · late-night trip · mildly scary · emotionally heavy · PGA spirited girl's journey to seal ancient gates blends whimsical adventure with a melancholy, atmospheric quest.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
79. 79High School of the Dead (2010) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAStudents fight for survival in a relentless, gritty, and high-octane zombie apocalypse.Hulu
80. 80Lie to Me (2009) · seriesCerebral · full attention · measured · TV-14A cerebral deception researcher helps law enforcement by reading body language, but his unique skill also aids his own deceit.Hulu · Tubi
81. 81Thelma & Louise (1991)Gritty · date night · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RTwo friends on a weekend getaway find liberation and resilience as their adventure turns into a life on the run.Prime Video · Hulu · The Roku Channel
82. 82Charlotte (2015) · seriesMelancholy · full attention · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A gifted student's casual deceit turns earnest as he encounters others with powers and a mysterious girl.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
83. 83Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- (2016) · seriesTense · full attention · strong violence · graphic gore · TV-14An ordinary student repeatedly dies in a new world, desperately trying to save a silver-haired girl.Hulu · Crunchyroll
84. 8424 (2001) · seriesTense · full attention · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A counterterrorism agent battles relentless threats in real-time, making every second a high-octane fight for survival.Hulu
85. 85Godfather of Harlem (2019) · seriesGritty · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA crime boss reclaims his Harlem empire from the Italian mob in this gritty, measured drama.Hulu · MGM+ · The Roku Channel
86. 86Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) · seriesCozy · comfort watch · measured · TV-PGA refined Belgian detective, with his trustworthy companions, unravels first-class deceptions in a cozy, measured mystery.Hulu · Prime Video
87. 87Heartland (2007) · seriesWholesome humor · earnest · family watch · measured · TV-PGA heartwarming family drama unfolds as a kind family struggles to save their ranch and rescue abused horses.Netflix · Hulu · Peacock
88. 88How to Get Away with Murder (2014) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14A brilliant, mysterious professor and her ambitious law students become entangled in a relentless, pulpy murder plot.Hulu · The Roku Channel · Tubi
89. 89Pride and Prejudice (1995) · seriesDry wit · romantic · date night · measured · TV-14Witty young women navigate societal expectations and unexpected romance in early 19th-century England.Hulu · Peacock · The Roku Channel
90. 90Gilmore Girls (2000) · seriesDry wit · cozy · comfort watch · measured · TV-14A quick-witted mother-daughter duo navigates life and love in a charming town, always with warmth and whimsy.Prime Video · Hulu
91. 91Justified (2010) · seriesDry wit · gritty · full attention · strong violence · TV-MAA US Marshal navigates gritty Kentucky crime, balancing high-stakes law enforcement with intimate, strained family ties.Hulu
92. 92Atlanta (2016) · seriesAbsurdist humor · gritty · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · TV-MATwo cousins navigate Atlanta's music scene through a dreamlike, gritty, and often absurdist lens.Hulu
93. 93Homeland (2011) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA brilliant, volatile CIA officer relentlessly battles terrorism while her own mind threatens to unravel.Netflix · Hulu
94. 94Mayans M.C. (2018) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-MAA former golden boy navigates the gritty, bleak world of a border motorcycle club.Hulu
95. 95The Americans (2013) · seriesTense · full attention · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA measured Cold War drama unfolds as KGB spies live a tense, gritty suburban life in 1980s Washington.Hulu
96. 96Upload (2020) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · date night · measured · TV-MAA party-boy coder finds love and purpose in a whimsical digital afterlife, guided by his earnest customer service rep.Prime Video · Hulu
97. 97NCIS (2003) · seriesGritty · comfort watch · strong violence · measured · TV-14Special agents investigate military crimes, uncovering gritty truths with earnest dedication and pulpy suspense.Netflix · Hulu · Paramount+
98. 98Moneyball (2011)Dry wit · feel good · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · PG-13An earnest general manager grittily builds a winning baseball team with witty, data-driven strategies.Hulu
99. 99M*A*S*H (1972) · seriesDry wit · darkly comic · full attention · emotionally heavy · TV-PGAmidst the Korean War, irreverent surgeons find dark humor and unexpected camaraderie in a gritty mobile hospital.Hulu
100. 100The Woman King (2022)Epic · date night · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13An all-female army fiercely defends its kingdom, training new warriors with grit and intimate, uplifting resolve.Hulu

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