Hulu is having a Peak TV moment with the buzzworthy success of PEN15, Shrill and The Act

Decider

Aside from The Handmaid's Tale, Hulu original series like First Man, The Path, Casual and Difficult People haven't had much impact when it comes to buzz. "Given the vast amount of content coming out on a near daily basis, it’s hard to make an impact in the world of original programming; but this spring, Hulu has done just that," says Kayla Cobb. "Thanks to the success of its middle school comedy PEN15, Aidy Bryant’s introspective Shrill, and Joey King and Patricia Arquette’s shocking drama The Act, Hulu’s original series no longer feel like an afterthought. They’ve become some of the buzziest new shows of the season, and they point to a shift that may push Hulu’s originals from critical darlings to mainstream hits."