September on Hulu sees the streamer continuing what it does best. In the latter half of the month, many Fox series, which are returning after the summer break will premiere on their home network, but will appear on the service a day later. Additionally, another network under the Fox conglomerate banner, FX will follow suit.
There are some interesting reality series popping up, along with tons of new fare that should keep viewers entertained as summer comes to an official end – although, for young folks, that might've formally happened when school started up again.
9 The Handmaid’s Tale – 9/14
The Handmaid's Tale returns for its fifth season on 9/14. After the fictional Second American Civil War, the country becomes falls under the control of totalitarian regime that exerts control over everything – especially the reproductive freedom of the titular Handmaids. Without spoilers, season 4's climactic ending was left open-ended, leading viewers to speculate what was next for June (Elisabeth Moss, in a completely committed performance).
With the upcoming season, it's a great time for newcomers to check out the series that always has people taking to the internet to vent their opinions. As they say, "Nolite te bastardes carburondorum."
8 Tell Me Lies – 9/7
Based on Carola Lovering's book of the same name, Tell Me Lies is premiering on Hulu on September 7. For those who can stomach it, the series follows two college-attending lovers whose whirlwind relationship threatens to destroy their respective identities – with expected substantial fallout on both sides.
Per the Hulu synopsis, it's an "addictive entanglement," and should provide enough food for thought to make the enterprise a worthy viewing experience. Notably, the series is produced by actress Emma Roberts, and stars Grace Van Patten and Jackson White.
7 Reboot – 9/20
Playing on the very contemporary need to reboot and franchise just about everything under the sun, the aptly titled Reboot is arriving on Hulu on September 20. The series follows the cast of a formerly popular, fictional 2000s sitcom called Step Right Up, as a new iteration of their series is coming to fruition.
The show will deal with the ever-changing social media landscape, celebrity culture, and the interpersonal dynamics that will surely provide fodder for laughs. Keegan-Michael Key, Johnny Knoxville, Rachel Bloom, Judy Greer, and more make up the stacked cast.
6 Chefs Vs. Wild – 9/26
In the realm of absurd mash-up reality TV series, few are as intriguing as the upcoming Chefs vs. Wild, which comes to Hulu on September 26. The series follows, as the title promises, two chefs who are dumped in the middle of nowhere, aka the wilderness, and must forage their way into creating a top-tier eating experience.
The first part of the series will track the chefs as they hunt down ingredients for their meal, which will culminate in a culinary showdown of the ages.
5 Lupin III: The First – 9/2
Whether fans know Lupin III from the world-famous manga by Monkey Punch, The Castle of Cagliostro film directed by Hayao Miyazaki, or one of the many other versions on the "gentleman thief," Lupin III: The First is one of the most audacious reinventions of the character.
The film, rendered in action-packed CGI, tells the story of Lupin and his cohort as they seek out the elusive Bresson Diary, an artifact with enough secrets to summon a colorful cast of criminals – including Nazis.
4 Petite Maman – 9/6
Céline Sciamma's Portrait of a Lady on Fire is one of the greatest films of the past few years. The swooning, beautifully articulated film was an immediate hit, having filmgoers curious to know where the director would go next. The answer: Petite Maman – a decidedly smaller film with the same larger-than-life feel.
The story follows a young girl who, in the wake of her grandmother's death, becomes closer with her mother, learning about their family in the process. The film blends emotional truth with forays into the fantastical, creating a wonderful movie viewing experience.
3 Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa – 9/15
One of the greatest ongoing comedy characters is that of Alan Partridge, portrayed by Steve Coogan. Through radio shows and countless television appearances (including a few of his own series), the Partridge character exists as a walking anachronism, a consummate showman who seems to blunder his way through everything he does.
In Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa, the character finds himself exiled to a small radio station in the middle of nowhere, where a hostage scenario unfolds. The film relies on Alan's absolute ineptitude as he tries to serve as negotiator between the police and the disgruntled former radio jockey with a gun.
2 The Simpsons, Family Guy, And Bob's Burgers (Returning) – 9/26
September means that a lot of series are coming back from the summer hiatus. Many long-running Fox series are set to return, including The Simpsons, Family Guy, and Bob's Burgers. While each of these shows will air initially on the Fox cable network, they make their way to Hulu the next day, providing some relief for those who are entirely streaming-based.
Notably, The Simpsons is entering its 34th season, while Family Guy and Bob's Burgers are entering their 21st and 13th seasons, respectively.
1 Ramy – 9/30
As usual, FX continues to deal exclusively with Hulu, placing its series, next day, on the streaming service. On September 30, Ramy returns for its 3rd season. For those who haven't already seen the first two excellent seasons, the series follows Ramy Youssef, an Egyptian American, as he navigates his heritage and the various ailments of contemporary American living.
Interestingly, one of Ramy's love interests will be portrayed by model-turned-actress Bella Hadid, who is in a role that has been described as "weirdo girlfriend."