3 Best Hulu Shows to Binge Watch This Weekend (September 26-28, 2025)

These are Screen Rant’s top picks for the greatest TV shows and limited series to watch only on Hulu for this weekend, September 26-28, 2025.

Screen Rant has got you covered with some of the most critically acclaimed series and trending new releases to watch on Hulu right now.

This week’s selection includes a stylish new detective series, a dark true crime dramatization, and one of the best sci-fi series of the year.

Be sure to check out our top TV choices to stream this week on Netflix, Prime Video, and HBO Max, and catch up on some lengthier Hulu shows to binge-watch this Fall.

The Lowdown

The Lowdown is one of the most entertaining new shows on TV right now. Starring Ethan Hawke as an investigative journalist named Lee Rayborn in Tulsa, Oklahoma, The Lowdown is created by Sterlin Harjo, best known for his celebrated yet overlooked FX series Reservation Dogs.

Hawke leads an ensemble cast that features performances by Keith David, Peter Dinklage, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Rachel Crowl, Killer Mike, Cody Lightning, and more. Hawke was recently on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to promote the series, which premiered its first two episodes earlier this week.

The Lowdown is heavy on plot but not in an overbearing way. Its first two episodes are punchy, stylized, and a ton of fun, combining humor, action, and thrilling drama. Hawke is infectious as Lee, a down-on-his-luck guy with enough optimism to fuel a hot-air balloon. The directing and writing are also very strong, making everything feel fresh and pulpy.

The Lowdown earned a near-perfect 97% Rotten Tomatoes score, placing it among the best new series of the entire year. Screen Rant gave it 9/10 stars, noting, “Sterlin Harjo’s new series The Lowdown is a delightfully dark comedy, an ode to journalistic integrity, and a great showcase for Ethan Hawke.”

The Lowdown is so entertaining that it’s hard to take your eyes off it. It has a similar wacky action-fueled tone as Paul Thomas Anderson’s new film One Battle After Another. The series will release new episodes every Tuesday throughout October, but now’s the perfect time to dive into its 2-episode premiere on Hulu.

The Twisted Tale Of Amanda Knox

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox has been trending on Hulu’s list of top TV shows for several weeks after premiering on August 20, 2025. At the time of writing, seven of the eight total episodes are now available to stream on Hulu, with the series finale releasing on Wednesday, October 1.

The true crime dramatization tells Amanda Knox’s story like countless docuseries and news coverage pieces have never before – through her lens. Knox, portrayed by Grace Van Patten, is chronicled during her tumultuous time after being wrongfully imprisoned for her roommate’s murder.

Most critics contend that The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox does a solid job of portraying the main elements of the true-crime story without adding much to the conversation. Knox herself was an executive producer on the series, as well as public figures like Monica Lewinsky and Margaret Qualley.

The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox earned a Rotten Tomatoes score of 71%. Screen Rant gave the series 7/10 stars, noting, “Hulu’s Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox packs quite an atmospheric punch, which mostly overcomes a feeling of overstuffed storytelling in the show.”

The series aims to reframe Knox’s image and legacy after she was heavily scrutinized by the media and public in real life. Despite this, the story is still naturally entertaining with strong performances, bringing new life to the unforgettable true crime story, even if there’s not much in the form of new evidence or talking points.

Alien: Earth

For the first time ever, all 8 episodes of Alien: Earth are now available to stream on Hulu, making it the best option for a binge-watch this weekend on the platform. A prequel to Ridley Scott’s classic Alien film, Alien: Earth is still a great watch for fans of the Alien franchise and those who haven’t seen any of the movies.

Alien: Earth is created by Emmy-winning writer Noah Hawley, best known for Fargo and Legion, both of which are also streaming on Hulu. It features an ensemble cast that includes Sydney Chandler, Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Samuel Blenkin, Essie Davis, and more.

Alien: Earth received a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score, with some critics calling it one of the best news shows of 2025 and a sci-fi genre masterpiece. Screen Rant gave it 8/10 stars, noting, “It comes as no surprise that Alien: Earth is an achievement, adding texture and nuance to a world that is rarely seen in the actual Alien films.”

Alien: Earth is much more than just a sci-fi horror series. It’s actually quite thought-provoking and intellectually stimulating, raising questions of humanity, morality, and excessive capitalism. It does not paint the future in a flattering light, set in the year 2120, and toys with concepts of the downsides of artificial intelligence and the unsettling theory that we are not alone in the universe.

Alien: Earth offers a great combination of action, horror, thriller, sci-fi, and high-concept drama. It’s one of the most full-bodied and well-executed series of the year, not to mention one of the most visually stimulating. With the entire first season now streaming on Hulu, it’s the must-watch series to binge on the platform this weekend.