Drama on Hulu: what is worth streaming right now

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

1. 112 Angry Men (1957)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · NRTwelve jurors wrestle with their consciences, debating a young man's fate in a tense, gritty chamber drama.Hulu · MGM+ · Kanopy
2. 2The Good Doctor (2017) · seriesLight gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14An autistic surgeon with savant syndrome navigates hospital politics while saving lives with his extraordinary medical gifts.Hulu
3. 3Inglourious Basterds (2009)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RJewish-American soldiers brutally scalp Nazis in occupied France, leading to suspenseful, darkly comedic encounters.Hulu
4. 4House (2004) · seriesLight gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A misanthropic medical genius unravels complex cases with gritty determination and darkly-comic wit.Prime Video · Hulu
5. 5Sherlock (2010) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A brilliant, abrasive detective and his partner solve complex crimes in a witty, gritty modern London.Hulu · AMC+
6. 6Grey's Anatomy (2005) · seriesLight gore · 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) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14Two brothers risk everything to restore their bodies, battling corrupt forces in a brisk, epic adventure.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
8. 8The Mentalist (2008) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A charming, observant con man uses his past deceptions to solve gritty crimes with dry wit.Hulu
9. 9The Rookie (2018) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14An earnest small-town guy navigates gritty LAPD life, finding heartwarming humor as the oldest rookie.Hulu
10. 10Sons of Anarchy (2008) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAAn outlaw motorcycle club navigates gritty, tense, and bleak criminal enterprises in a small California town.Hulu
11. 11Criminal Minds (2005) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAFBI profilers delve into twisted minds, anticipating dark moves in a brisk, suspenseful, and darkly-comic drama.Prime Video · Hulu · Paramount+
12. 12Marvel's Daredevil (2015) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA blind lawyer fights crime with heightened senses, navigating a gritty, suspenseful, and darkly-comic Hell's Kitchen.Disney+ · Hulu
13. 13Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (2023) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14An elven mage confronts humanity's fleeting existence while fulfilling old promises in a melancholic journey.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
14. 14Love, Victor (2020) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14A new student navigates high school, family, and self-discovery in this earnest, heartwarming comedy.Disney+ · Hulu
15. 15American 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
16. 16Prison Break (2005) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A brother deliberately gets incarcerated to break his innocent sibling out of a gritty, suspenseful death row.Hulu
17. 17Smallville (2001) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-14A young alien refugee navigates his tumultuous teen years while slowly embracing a heroic destiny.Hulu
18. 18Fargo (2014) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAMidwestern lives unravel into darkly comedic violence as absurd choices echo through a chilling, measured atmosphere.Hulu
19. 19Donnie Darko (2001)Mildly scary · light gore · 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
20. 20The Rising of the Shield Hero (2019) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A betrayed hero, tasked with defending a world, navigates gritty, suspenseful adventures with measured determination.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
21. 21Your Lie in April (2014) · seriesNo gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-PGA melancholy journey where a whimsical violinist helps a piano prodigy rediscover his music and his heart.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
22. 22Bones (2005) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Forensic anthropologists intimately examine gruesome remains, finding earnest human stories within gritty, suspenseful crime investigations.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
23. 23The Handmaid's Tale (2017) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA woman navigates a bleak, fundamentalist world where survival means silent, measured defiance.Hulu
24. 24Shōgun (2024) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA marooned European ship ignites a lord's fight for survival amidst the gritty, intimate politics of feudal Japan.Hulu
25. 25Firefly (2002) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A renegade spaceship crew navigates a lawless 26th-century galaxy, blending gritty action with witty, pulpy adventure.Prime Video · Hulu
26. 26Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai (2018) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14A witty, dry comedy explores surreal puberty syndromes and a celebrity's mysterious invisibility.Hulu · Crunchyroll
27. 27ERASED (2016) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14A struggling artist with a unique ability travels through time to prevent deaths and solve a murder.Hulu · Crunchyroll
28. 28Lost (2004) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14Stranded survivors battle a mysterious island's secrets and their own demons in a gritty fight for survival.Hulu
29. 29Fargo (1996)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA desperate car salesman's dark, witty kidnapping scheme unravels into gritty, suspenseful, pulpy chaos.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
30. 309-1-1 (2018) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Relentless emergencies and intimate struggles define the gritty lives of first responders.Hulu
31. 31Ex Machina (2015)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA young programmer uncovers unsettling truths while testing the sentience of a reclusive CEO's AI creation.Hulu · The Roku Channel
32. 32Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14Dedicated detectives in New York City relentlessly pursue justice for victims of heinous crimes, revealing bleak truths.Hulu · Peacock
33. 33Vinland Saga (2019) · seriesGraphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA young warrior's quest for vengeance unfolds across a brutal, epic landscape of Viking conquest.Netflix · Prime Video · Hulu
34. 34Tokyo Revengers (2021) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA desperate man time-travels to save his middle school girlfriend from a ruthless gang.Hulu · Crunchyroll
35. 35The Resident (2018) · seriesLight gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A tough senior resident reveals the gritty, intimate realities of modern medicine to an idealistic young doctor.Netflix · Hulu
36. 36Little Women (2019)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGFour earnest sisters navigate love and loss while coming of age in Civil War-era America.Hulu
37. 37Fringe (2008) · seriesMildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14An FBI agent, a mad scientist, and his son unravel a suspenseful, cerebral mystery blurring science and technology.Hulu
38. 38The Breakfast Club (1985)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RWitty banter and heartfelt confessions unfold as five detention-bound teens discover common ground.Hulu · Peacock
39. 39El Señor de los Cielos (2013) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A relentless, gritty crime drama chronicles a drug trafficker's high-octane rise to power in the 1990s.Hulu · Peacock · The Roku Channel
40. 40Mr. Nobody (2009)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA man's life unfolds in multiple realities, a dreamlike journey through love, loss, and profound choices.Hulu · Kanopy · Hoopla
41. 41The Apothecary Diaries (2023) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14A quick-witted apothecary uncovers palace medical mysteries with a measured, earnest, and gritty determination.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
42. 42The Secret in Their Eyes (2009)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA retired investigator confronts a brutal unsolved murder, stirring up old passions and haunting memories.Hulu
43. 43This Is Us (2016) · seriesNo gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-14Intertwined lives unfold with earnest intimacy, exploring family bonds across generations with nostalgic melancholy.Hulu · Tubi
44. 44White Collar (2009) · seriesNo gore · 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
45. 45Pretty Little Liars (2010) · seriesMildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14Four friends navigate intimate secrets and suspenseful threats after their queen bee mysteriously vanishes.Hulu · Max
46. 46Apocalypto (2006)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA man's relentless fight for family unfolds with gritty, suspenseful action in a bleak, epic world.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
47. 47Yuri!!! on Ice (2016) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14An anxious skater finds renewed competitive fire through heartwarming connections and earnest, uplifting rivalries.Hulu · Crunchyroll
48. 48Station 19 (2018) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Seattle firefighters navigate gritty, intimate drama and suspense, risking their lives as a chosen family.Hulu
49. 49Buffy the Vampire Slayer (1997) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A chosen girl battles supernatural evil with brisk, darkly-comic wit and heartwarming, campy whimsy.Hulu
50. 50Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma (2015) · seriesNo gore · relentless · TV-14Young chefs engage in absurd, high-octane cooking battles at a prestigious academy, delivering relentless, campy drama.Hulu · Crunchyroll
51. 51The Wonder Years (1988) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA boy navigates childhood's earnest joys and melancholy struggles, all seen through a nostalgic, adult lens.Hulu
52. 52The Bear (2022) · seriesNo gore · emotionally devastating · relentless · TV-MAA fine-dining chef returns home, finding gritty, relentless tension and heartwarming humor in his family's sandwich shop.Disney+ · Hulu
53. 53The Devil Wears Prada (2006)No gore · measured · PG-13A young writer navigates the cutthroat world of high fashion with witty humor and a measured, satirical eye.Disney+ · Hulu
54. 54Snowfall (2017) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAGritty 1980s Los Angeles becomes a bleak, tense battleground as crack cocaine ravages a community.Disney+ · Hulu
55. 55Ip Man (2008)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA brisk, gritty, and epic true story unfolds as a martial arts master defends his people during wartime.Hulu · Peacock · Kanopy
56. 56Seven Pounds (2008)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13An IRS agent with a fateful secret embarks on an earnest, intimate journey of redemption, forever changing seven lives.Hulu · Tubi
57. 57Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A genetically evolved chimpanzee leads an epic, gritty revolt against human cruelty, forever changing their world.Hulu
58. 58American 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 · The Roku Channel
59. 59Castle (2009) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14A charming crime novelist brings his whimsical humor to solving murders with a measured, witty detective.Prime Video · Hulu · The Roku Channel
60. 60Midnight Sun (2018)No gore · 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 · The Roku Channel
61. 61Daredevil: Born Again (2025) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA blind lawyer battles for justice in a gritty city as a former mob boss pursues political power.Disney+ · Hulu
62. 62Skins (2007) · seriesLight gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MATeenage friends in Bristol navigate messy lives and inevitable lows with intimate, darkly-comic melancholy.Hulu
63. 63Normal People (2020) · seriesNo gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MATwo young lovers navigate an intimate, measured dance of connection and longing across many years.Hulu
64. 64Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)Mildly scary · 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
65. 65The Act (2019) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · 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
66. 66Desperate Housewives (2004) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14Suburban secrets unravel with darkly comic wit as a deceased narrator exposes her friends' scandalous lives.Prime Video · Hulu
67. 67A Man Called Otto (2022)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A grumpy widower finds an unexpected, heartwarming friendship with a quick-witted neighbor who upends his measured life.Hulu
68. 68The Shield (2002) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MARelentless LA cops bend every rule, blurring lines between justice and self-interest in a bleak, pulpy world.Prime Video · Hulu
69. 69The Great (2020) · seriesLight gore · measured · TV-MAA young Catherine navigates the Russian court, where dark humor and absurdity define her measured rise to power.Hulu
70. 70A Separation (2011)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A couple's wrenching decision about family and future unfolds with intimate, melancholy earnestness.Hulu
71. 71Gran Turismo (2023)No gore · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13A teenager's gaming obsession leads to an epic, true-life journey toward professional racecar glory.Hulu · Max
72. 72POSE (2018) · seriesNo gore · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MANew York City's 1980s ball culture pulses with intimate, gritty drama and uplifting, measured dance.Hulu
73. 73Creed (2015)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A young boxer forges his own path, finding gritty determination and heartwarming mentorship from a legend.Hulu · Paramount+ · MGM+
74. 74Siren (2018) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · measured · TV-PGA mysterious arrival in a coastal town ignites a gritty, atmospheric battle between humans and predatory mermaids.Hulu
75. 75Suzume (2022)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA spirited girl's journey to seal ancient gates blends whimsical adventure with a melancholy, atmospheric quest.Netflix · Hulu · Crunchyroll
76. 76Moonlight (2016)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · RA young man navigates intimate, gritty chapters of life, earnestly seeking himself amidst love's ecstasy and pain.Hulu · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)
77. 77Heartland (2007) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA heartwarming family drama unfolds as a kind family struggles to save their ranch and rescue abused horses.Netflix · Hulu · Peacock
78. 78Remember the Titans (2000)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGTwo football coaches overcome their differences, forging a gritty, uplifting team of champions in a true story.Disney+ · Hulu
79. 79Lie to Me (2009) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14A cerebral deception researcher helps law enforcement by reading body language, but his unique skill also aids his own deceit.Hulu · Tubi
80. 80Thelma & Louise (1991)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RTwo friends on a weekend getaway find liberation and resilience as their adventure turns into a life on the run.Hulu · MGM+ · Kanopy
81. 819-1-1: Lone Star (2020) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A relentless, intimate drama unfolds as a father and son rebuild a firehouse with gritty, high-octane rescues.Hulu
82. 82High Potential (2024) · seriesLight gore · brisk · TV-14A brilliant single mom's unconventional crime-solving skills forge an unstoppable, gritty partnership with a seasoned detective.Hulu
83. 83Charlotte (2015) · seriesNo gore · 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
84. 8424 (2001) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · 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. 85Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- (2016) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14An ordinary student repeatedly dies in a new world, desperately trying to save a silver-haired girl.Hulu · Crunchyroll
86. 86Godfather of Harlem (2019) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA crime boss reclaims his Harlem empire from the Italian mob in this gritty, measured drama.Hulu · MGM+ · The Roku Channel
87. 87How to Get Away with Murder (2014) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14A brilliant, mysterious professor and her ambitious law students become entangled in a relentless, pulpy murder plot.Hulu · Tubi
88. 88Agatha Christie's Poirot (1989) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA refined Belgian detective, with his trustworthy companions, unravels first-class deceptions in a cozy, measured mystery.Hulu
89. 89Pride and Prejudice (1995) · seriesNo gore · 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) · seriesNo gore · 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. 91Luther (2010) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14A brilliant detective battles his own dark impulses while hunting depraved killers in a gritty, cerebral world.Hulu · AMC+ · Hoopla
92. 92Lady Bird (2017)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA witty and earnest coming-of-age story unfolds as a strong-willed teen navigates family and future.Hulu · Max · YouTube (free)
93. 93Justified (2010) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA US Marshal navigates gritty Kentucky crime, balancing high-stakes law enforcement with intimate, strained family ties.Hulu
94. 94Atlanta (2016) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MATwo cousins navigate Atlanta's music scene through a dreamlike, gritty, and often absurdist lens.Hulu
95. 95Homeland (2011) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA brilliant, volatile CIA officer relentlessly battles terrorism while her own mind threatens to unravel.Netflix · Hulu
96. 96Mayans M.C. (2018) · seriesGraphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · TV-MAA former golden boy navigates the gritty, bleak world of a border motorcycle club.Hulu
97. 97Upload (2020) · seriesNo gore · 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
98. 98The Americans (2013) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA measured Cold War drama unfolds as KGB spies live a tense, gritty suburban life in 1980s Washington.Hulu
99. 99NCIS (2003) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · measured · TV-14Special agents investigate military crimes, uncovering gritty truths with earnest dedication and pulpy suspense.Netflix · Hulu · Paramount+
100. 100Moneyball (2011)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13An earnest general manager grittily builds a winning baseball team with witty, data-driven strategies.Hulu · AMC+

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