Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Hulu, Including ‘YAIBA: Samurai Legend’

Looking for fresh arrivals and a few buzzy standouts to load up your Hulu queue? This week brings a mix of brand-new series, returning favorites, and some comfort-viewing staples—plus a couple of high-profile originals. Below you’ll find 10 picks arranged with the newest drops first, followed by notable Hulu originals and some classic or long-running favorites worth your time. Each entry includes what the show covers and who’s behind it so you can jump straight to what fits your mood.

‘YAIBA: Samurai Legend’ (2025– )

Arrives Friday, November 21. Adapted from Gosho Aoyama’s manga, this action-adventure follows jungle-raised Yaiba Kurogane as he adjusts to modern Tokyo while training to become a samurai and facing myth-tinged rivals. The television adaptation is produced by Wit Studio with direction by Takahiro Hasui, series composition by Touko Machida, and music by Yutaka Yamada and Yoshiaki Dewa. Expect a classic shōnen setup with brisk battles and a growth-focused arc.

‘I Survived a Crime’ (2021– )

Arrives Thursday, November 20. Hosted by ABC News correspondent Gio Benitez, this true-crime docuseries reconstructs sudden, real-world crimes using surveillance footage, first-person accounts, and expert context. Produced for A&E, episodes walk viewers from the split-second moment danger appears through the aftermath and recovery. The format leans on raw video, concise narration, and case-by-case safety insights rather than dramatizations.

‘Dragon Ball’ (1986–1989)

Arrives Tuesday, November 18. Toei Animation’s original adaptation charts Goku’s early adventures—martial-arts training, the hunt for the seven Dragon Balls, and team-ups with Bulma, Krillin, and Master Roshi. Directed by Minoru Okazaki and Daisuke Nishio with scripts by writers including Toshiki Inoue and Takao Koyama, it lays the groundwork for the later ‘Dragon Ball Z’ saga across 153 episodes. Shunsuke Kikuchi provides the iconic score.

‘Christmas Cookie Challenge’ (2017– )

Arrives Saturday, November 22. Five bakers face two themed rounds to impress judges with creativity, technique, and holiday-ready decoration, competing for a cash prize. Hosted by Eddie Jackson with recurring judges such as Ree Drummond and Gesine Bullock-Prado, the show spotlights intricate cookie builds and pro tips you can borrow at home. Episodes are self-contained, making it easy to sample a few festive battles.

‘History’s Greatest Mysteries’ (2020–present)

Arrives Thursday, November 13. Hosted and narrated by Laurence Fishburne, each hour-long episode revisits a famous enigma—from lost treasure to vanished figures—using historians, archival research, and new analyses. Produced for the History Channel, the show presents competing theories and newly surfaced evidence to reexamine what’s known. Episodes are self-contained, so you can start with whatever mystery grabs you.

‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ (2024–present)

Arrives Thursday, November 13. This Hulu reality series follows a circle of Utah-based “MomTok” influencers whose personal lives and friendships play out under public scrutiny. Produced by Jeff Jenkins Productions, the show tracks relationship rifts, faith pressures, and social-media fallout across its ensemble. It’s positioned as an inside look at how online personas collide with offline realities.

‘Secrets of the Bunny Ranch’ (2025–present)

Arrives Thursday, November 13. The docuseries goes inside Nevada’s Moonlite BunnyRanch, tracing day-to-day operations and the people who work there. First-person accounts and behind-the-scenes footage explore business logistics, culture, and controversies tied to a long-profiled brand. Cast members include Roselie Williamson and Alice Little.

‘Death by Fame’ (2023–present)

Arrives Friday, November 14. This true-crime series examines cases where aspiring or rising entertainers became targets of exploitation, stalking, or murder, pairing law-enforcement insight with industry context. Episodes feature investigators, journalists, and acquaintances retracing each timeline from breakout moments to criminal aftermath. The series is produced for Investigation Discovery.

‘The Manipulated’ (2025– )

This Korean thriller follows Tae-Joong, an ordinary man framed for a heinous crime who uncovers a broader conspiracy run by the enigmatic Yo-Han. The series stars Ji Chang-wook, Do Kyung-soo (D.O.), Lee Kwang-soo, and Jo Yoon-soo, directed by Kim Chang-Ju and written by Oh Sang-Ho. Inspired by the film ‘Fabricated City,’ it expands the premise into a serialized revenge story across 12 episodes.

‘All’s Fair’ (2025)

Ryan Murphy’s legal drama centers on an elite team of divorce lawyers who break away to launch a powerhouse, all-female firm handling high-stakes cases for the rich and notorious. The ensemble includes Kim Kardashian, Naomi Watts, Sarah Paulson, Niecy Nash-Betts, Teyana Taylor, and Glenn Close, with Murphy creating alongside Jon Robin Baitz and Joe Baken. Anthony Hemingway directs multiple episodes, and the producing roster includes several cast members.

Share your weekend picks—and what you’re starting first—in the comments!