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Greg is a Lead TV Writer & Critic at Screen Rant who also covers Movies and Music. He's published over 2400 articles at SR and dozens of reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. He previously worked in Development at ABC Television & Lawrence Bender Productions.
Greg majored in Film Production at Chapman University's Dodge College. Greg also has years of broadcast TV production experience at major networks such as NBC, TNT, and ESPN. He currently resides in the Greater Boston area.
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These are the top 3 Hulu shows to binge this weekend, November 28–30, 2025.
After Thanksgiving dinner and Black Friday shopping are all wrapped up, there’s no better way to spend the long holiday weekend than diving into an immersive, binge-worthy series.
Screen Rant’s weekend lineup features three fan-approved Hulu hits – from viral new releases to critically acclaimed masterpieces – that are all Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes and now trending worldwide.
Don’t miss these addictive, must-watch, and highly talked-about Hulu series this holiday weekend. Also, check out our updated binge guides for all major streaming platforms below.
Paradise
Paradise is one of the best new shows on Hulu this year, as evidenced by its 4 Emmy nominations and Certified Fresh Rotten Tomatoes score of 86%. Season 2 is expected to release in early 2026, making now a fantastic time to catch up or re-watch the acclaimed series.
Consisting of 8 bingeable episodes, Paradise is a political conspiracy thriller starring Sterling K. Brown, Julianne Nicholson, and James Marsden. Created by Dan Fogelman, known for This Is Us, Paradise is one of the most addictive original series Hulu has to offer right now.
Alien: Earth
All sci-fi fans must watch Alien: Earth, Hulu's latest sci-fi masterpiece from renowned creator Noah Hawley (Fargo, Legion). A prequel to the groundbreaking first Alien movie, directed by Ridley Scott, Alien: Earth is best described as a sci-fi/ horror hybrid and a true epic.
Alien: Earth was also one of the most acclaimed new Hulu series of 2025, earning a Certified Fresh Rotten Tomatoes score of 84%. With season 2 set to premiere next year, this is one high-concept sci-fi series on Hulu that you simply cannot miss.
Shōgun
If you're new to Hulu and are wondering what series to stream first, make it Shōgun, one of the greatest FX original series ever made. Winner of 18 Emmys, including Outstanding Drama Series, Shōgun is immersive, gripping, and a modern masterpiece.
Based on the novel by James Clavell, Shōgun is set in feudal Japan before the rise of the Tokugawa shogunate at the turn of the 16th century. If you're looking for a beautifully shot series with a layered story and great characters, Shōgun is the perfect show to binge on Hulu this Thanksgiving weekend.
Looking For More Streaming Options This Week?
Check out Screen Rant’s in-depth binge-watching guides for this week’s top shows.
- 5 Best Netflix Shows To Binge-Watch This Week (Nov 24–28, 2025)
- 5 Best Prime Video Shows To Binge-Watch This Week (Nov 24–28, 2025)
- 5 Best Paramount+ Shows To Binge-Watch This Week (Nov 24–28, 2025)
- 5 Best HBO Max Shows To Binge-Watch This Week (Nov 24–28, 2025)
- 5 Best Apple TV Shows To Binge-Watch This Week (Nov 24–28, 2025)
- 5 Best Peacock Shows To Binge-Watch This Week (Nov 24–28, 2025)
- 5 Best Disney+ Shows To Binge-Watch This Week (Nov 24–28, 2025)
- 5 Best Hulu Shows To Binge-Watch This Week (Nov 24–28, 2025)
And our streaming guides for sports and series across all major platforms:
- 8 Best New & Trending Shows to Watch This Week on Every Major Streaming Platform (Nov 24–30, 2025)
- Where To Stream Every Big Sports Game On Thanksgiving & Black Friday (November 27-28)
Happy Thanksgiving!
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