Here Are All the TV Shows Coming to Hulu This Week, Including ‘9-1-1: Lone Star’

Here’s your handy, one-scroll guide to the week’s incoming TV across crime, reality, and heart-thumping drama—complete with quick plot primers and key names behind each project so you can decide what to queue up first.

‘9-1-1: Lone Star’ (2020–2025)

The Texas-set first-responder drama, created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, and Tim Minear, follows fire captain Owen Strand and his squad as they tackle large-scale emergencies in Austin while juggling complicated personal lives; it arrives Monday, October 20. Rob Lowe stars as Owen alongside Ronen Rubinstein, Sierra McClain, Natacha Karam, Jim Parrack, Rafael Silva, and Brian Michael Smith, with Gina Torres as chief paramedic Tommy Vega. The show blends rescue procedural storytelling with serialized arcs about family, identity, and resilience. Episodes frequently interweave ‘9-1-1’-style disaster set pieces with character-driven subplots rooted in the crew’s bonds and backstories.

‘Texas True Crime’ (2021– )

This true-crime docuseries examines notorious cases from across the Lone Star State through archival materials, interviews, and investigator walk-throughs; it arrives Tuesday, October 21. Episodes spotlight headline-making investigations and the people who pushed them forward, including detectives and victims’ families. Recent installments have explored cases such as the killing of soldier Vanessa Guillén, emphasizing timelines, evidence, and unanswered questions. The series features law-enforcement voices like veteran investigator Johnny Bonds in select episodes, adding procedural context to the narratives.

‘Swamp People: Serpent Invasion’ (2020– )

The ‘Swamp People’ offshoot chronicles seasoned hunters battling the spread of invasive Burmese pythons in Florida’s Everglades; it arrives Thursday, October 23. Franchise mainstays Troy Landry and his team—including Bill Booth, Zak Catchem, and other swamp veterans—use tracking tactics and airboats to remove giant constrictors harming native wildlife. Episodes combine field strategy, night hunts, and ecological background on how the species took hold. Executive producers have emphasized the conservation angle, showing how each catch feeds into broader efforts to protect the ecosystem.

‘WWE Rivals’ (2022– )

This documentary series dives into landmark feuds that defined eras in professional wrestling, pairing archival match footage with round-table analysis; it arrives Thursday, October 23. Early seasons were hosted by Freddie Prinze Jr., with later installments fronted by Gabriel Iglesias, and feature current and former WWE talent unpacking the in-ring stories and backstage context. Executive producers have included figures from WWE’s leadership and A&E’s nonfiction team. Each episode reconstructs a single rivalry’s build, pivotal matches, and aftermath using interviews, highlight reels, and commentary.

‘Extreme Road Ragers’ (2024– )

A raw look at volatile driving incidents, this series compiles dashcam footage, eyewitness accounts, and expert commentary to examine how routine trips escalate into chaos; it arrives Thursday, October 23. Episodes break down dangerous maneuvers and confrontations with timeline graphics and analysis from traffic specialists. The show also profiles the people behind the clips to outline motives, consequences, and legal outcomes. Its case-study structure aims to highlight behavioral patterns and potential de-escalation tactics on the road.

‘American Ripper’ (2017)

This limited series follows Jeff Mudgett—great-great-grandson of serial killer H. H. Holmes—as he teams with investigators to probe a controversial theory linking Holmes to London’s ‘Jack the Ripper’; it arrives Thursday, October 23. Through forensic reviews, historical documents, and travelogue-style fieldwork, the team tests handwriting, timelines, and victimology. The production blends dramatizations with on-location research across the U.S. and the U.K. The ensemble includes historians and criminalists who challenge and contextualize Mudgett’s claims across the run.

‘Neighborhood Wars’ (2021– )

Using home security clips, cellphone videos, and police body-cam footage, this series spotlights disputes between neighbors that spiral into viral confrontations; it arrives Thursday, October 23. Episodes assemble incident timelines and aftermaths, often including municipal responses and court records when available. Commentators and law-enforcement voices help explain escalation dynamics and community impact. The anthology format moves from petty spats to serious showdowns, offering a cross-section of suburban and urban flashpoints.

‘Homicide Squad New Orleans’ (2025– )

Embedded with the New Orleans Police Department’s homicide unit, this series follows detectives as they work active murder cases from first call to arrest; it arrives Thursday, October 23. Each episode tracks canvasses, forensic processing, and interviews while highlighting the city’s neighborhoods and culture. The show introduces investigators with deep local roots and showcases interagency coordination. Case files unfold chronologically, emphasizing evidence chains and the procedural hurdles of building prosecutable cases.

‘Virgins’ (2025– )

A candid docuseries profiling adults pursuing their first sexual experiences later in life, ‘Virgins’ follows participants in their 30s and 40s confronting stigma, intimacy fears, and dating obstacles; it arrives Saturday, October 25. Episodes center on personal milestones—therapy sessions, makeovers, and frank conversations about expectations and consent. Featured subjects include Alex, Sonali, Deanne, and Rhasha, whose journeys are documented across weeks of self-work and social experiments. Producers structure each chapter around one person’s objectives, setbacks, and support systems.

What are you most excited to start—drop your picks for this week’s watchlist in the comments!