Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on Hulu, Including ‘High Country’

Planning your watchlist for the weekend is easier when the latest drops line up right before Friday. This batch arrives during the week of Monday August 18 through Sunday August 24, so you can settle in from Friday through Sunday with new arrivals and fresh episodes ready to go. The picks below were chosen from this week first, then by notable originals and standout franchises, and finally by classics that still matter.

Each entry keeps it simple and useful. You will find what the show is about, who made it, and which teams or studios are behind it. Everything here is ready to stream on Hulu during this window, so you can jump straight from reading to pressing play.

‘Lego Masters Jr.’ (2025)

Young builders team up to take on themed brick challenges that test planning, creativity, and problem solving. The format mirrors the parent series with timed builds and big reveal moments, and it focuses on how ideas move from sketch to sturdy model across each round. Episodes highlight collaboration and the way teams refine their designs as the clock runs down.

This kid centered spinoff adapts the core elements of ‘Lego Masters’ for a younger cast and keeps the stage scale and engineering checks that fans know. The season introduces briefs that encourage storytelling and structural strength, with judging that emphasizes what the contestants learn during every build.

‘High Country’ (2024)

This Australian mystery drama follows Sergeant Andrea Andie Whitford as she transfers to the Victorian High Country and connects a string of disappearances to the alpine town of Brokenridge. Leah Purcell leads the cast as Andie Whitford, with the series created by Marcia Gardner and John Ridley and produced in Australia.

Episodes track one overarching case as Andie uncovers local histories and rivalries that shape the investigation. The production uses the rugged mountain setting as a key part of the story while the ensemble fills out police, townspeople, and family members tied to the missing persons.

‘Stalking Samantha: 13 Years of Terror’ (2025)

This true crime docuseries traces a case that escalates from harassment to abduction over more than a decade. It centers on survivor testimony and reconstructs key events with interviews from investigators, legal experts, and people connected to the case. The series is produced by Bigger Bang.

Across multiple episodes, the program presents police reports, court filings, and communications that document the stalking timeline. It details the investigation, the arrest that followed, and the decisions that shaped the outcome in court.

‘The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox’ (2025)

This limited series dramatizes the events surrounding the 2007 murder of Meredith Kercher and the long legal process that followed in Italy. It recreates portions of the investigation and trials through scripted scenes and uses archival material to frame the timeline.

Episodes focus on how the case was built and then challenged through appeals, depicting prosecutors, defense teams, and reporters who shaped public understanding. The show presents the story from the perspective of the accused and examines the role of media coverage at each stage of the case.

‘Oshi No Ko’ (2023)

This acclaimed anime follows twins who are reborn into the family of a rising idol and grow up inside the entertainment world. The series comes from Doga Kobo with direction by Daisuke Hiramaki and series composition by Jin Tanaka, and it is based on the manga by Aka Akasaka and Mengo Yokoyari.

Season one opens with an extended premiere and builds into a show business mystery that moves from idol culture to acting and variety television. Character designs by Kanna Hirayama and a focus on production realities give the story a behind the scenes feel.

‘Farming Life in Another World’ (2023)

This fantasy anime adapts the light novel series by Kinosuke Naitō and follows Hiraku Machio after he is reincarnated and given a versatile farming tool that helps him build a village in a dangerous forest. The TV adaptation is produced by Zero G with direction by Ryōichi Kuraya and series scripts by Touko Machida.

Episodes chart the growth of the settlement as Hiraku cultivates fields, raises livestock, and meets allies from different races. Music by Yasuharu Takanashi supports the world building while the show balances slice of life scenes with encounters against threats at the forest edge.

‘Call of the Night’ (2022)

This supernatural romance anime follows Kou Yamori as he meets vampire Nazuna Nanakusa and discovers a new life in nocturnal Tokyo. The adaptation comes from Liden Films with direction by Tomoyuki Itamura and series scripts by Michiko Yokote, and it is based on the manga by Kotoyama.

Episodes blend late night wanderings with character driven stories about friendship and desire while Kou contemplates whether to become a vampire. The production features music by Yoshiaki Dewa and character designs by Haruka Sagawa that capture the mood of city streets and neon lit rooftops.

‘Alone’ (2015)

Fresh episodes from the survival competition place contestants in remote wilderness locations where they self document and try to outlast the others using a limited set of selected tools. Medical checks and voluntary extraction are built into the rules and the final remaining participant wins the prize. The series is produced by Leftfield Pictures.

The format emphasizes shelter building, fire making, foraging, and navigation as participants adapt to severe weather and isolation. Episodes show day by day progress as survivalists balance calories and risk while the environment and solitude apply steady pressure.

‘Expedition Files’ (2024)

This investigative series revisits high profile mysteries and historical what ifs with researchers and subject matter experts. Episodes assemble eyewitness accounts, archival records, and on location footage to reexamine familiar stories. The series is produced by Ping Pong Productions.

Each hour focuses on one case and lays out the evidence in a clear timeline before presenting new analysis. The format favors field experiments and demonstrations that help explain competing theories.

‘Total Drama Island’ (2023)

This revived animated competition returns from creators Tom McGillis and Jennifer Pertsch with a new roster of contestants. The familiar host Chris McLean is back along with his long suffering sidekick Chef Hatchet, and the setting updates for a fresh run.

Episodes feature team based challenges that shift into an individual race once the merge arrives. The format keeps confessionals, alliances, and camp showdowns that echo the original while introducing new twists for the latest cycle.

Tell us which of these shows you are watching first this weekend and share your picks in the comments.