While Hulu offers an expansive library of movies, its selection of TV shows can easily be overlooked. While the fall season brings an abundance of new shows from Fox and ABC, the summer months often lack the same level of variety. But fear not, discerning viewers, for August holds its own treasure trove of captivating series, each deserving of your attention. Here are three underrated shows on Hulu you need to watch this August:
Black Cake (2023)
Oprah Winfrey’s production of ‘Black Cake,’ adapted from Charmaine Wilkerson’s novel, delves into the secrets of a family’s past. The mystery unfolds not through the circumstances of Eleanor Bennett’s death, but through the complexities of her life. Following her passing, her children, Byron and Benny, receive recordings made by Eleanor before her demise. These recordings transport viewers back to the 1960s, revealing Eleanor’s younger self, Covey, a Jamaican woman whose life was turned upside down by her father. Eleanor guarded the secrets of her past as Covey, but the revelations of her life will continue to impact her children in the present. ‘Black Cake’ is a poignant exploration of family, identity, and the enduring power of the past.
Not Dead Yet (2023-2024)
Though cancelled by ABC, ‘Not Dead Yet’ continues its afterlife on Hulu, offering a quirky blend of comedy and the supernatural. Nell Serrano, a journalist whose career took a hiatus while she lived in London, finds herself back in SoCal, writing obituaries for the ‘SoCal Independent.’ But her new job takes an unexpected turn when Nell begins to see ghosts with unfinished business on Earth. These spectral encounters provide Nell with unique insights into their lives and a renewed purpose. Whether she’s helping the ghosts write their own obituaries or seeking their guidance on her own personal struggles, Nell’s encounters with the afterlife offer a comedic and thought-provoking perspective on life and death.
How Playboy Changed the World (2012)
What images come to mind when you think of Playboy Magazine? The Playboy Bunnies? Hugh Hefner? The countless centerfolds that graced its pages for decades? While the magazine itself may be gone, its impact on society endures. History’s documentary ‘How Playboy Changed the World’ explores the magazine’s controversial legacy, arguing that it challenged social norms and played a significant role in the sexual revolution. The documentary reveals the surprising depth of Playboy’s content, featuring fiction and nonfiction pieces written by some of the most prominent authors of the era. It provides an engaging look at the evolution of the magazine and its lasting influence on popular culture.
