Hulu’s September programming brings a mix of familiar series and new entries aimed at viewers looking for drama, mystery and genre-bending documentary. Returning franchises share the month with fresh comedies and adaptations, and the service is adding feature-length true crime storytelling that crosses into the supernatural.
Among the most notable arrivals is Season 5 of Only Murders in the Building, which picks up another murder investigation after the suspicious death of the building’s longtime doorman, Lester. The series’ amateur sleuths return to untangle fresh clues while the platform also renews legal drama Reasonable Doubt for another season, continuing its courtroom-driven storytelling.
New offerings on Hulu this month include original comedies and dramas such as Chad Powers and Tempest, which join the service’s catalog alongside returning series. The additions broaden the service’s slate at a time of year when viewers often seek series to binge during cooler evenings.
On the film side, Hulu is adding a true crime documentary that blends factual reporting with fictional elements and touches of the paranormal, a hybrid approach that reflects growing interest in genre-mixing nonfiction storytelling. Viewers can also look forward to a forthcoming adaptation of Walter Mosley’s novel The Man in My Basement, which is set to star Corey Hawkins and Willem Dafoe; the project has been highlighted as a notable development on the platform’s adaptation slate.
Hulu’s September roster continues the streamer’s strategy of pairing established franchises with riskier, attention-grabbing projects. Returning procedural and mystery series provide continuity for subscribers, while adaptations and experimental documentaries aim to attract broader attention and critical conversation.
Hulu and its content partners have rolled out promotional details and trailers for many September titles; platform subscribers will be able to find the full list of additions on Hulu’s platform and in accompanying press materials. For audiences tracking streaming updates across services, several outlets and newsletters, including the Culture Catchall, have compiled monthly guides summarizing what’s new and what’s leaving each platform.
The September lineup underscores the streaming industry’s continued investment in serialized mysteries and star-driven adaptations, and it positions Hulu to compete for viewers’ attention heading into the fall television season. Additional release dates, episode counts and full cast lists are available through Hulu’s official release notes and publicity pages as they are confirmed.