Hulu has been making original shows since 2011, but it's the lavish adaptation of Margaret Atwood's Handmaid's Tale that has finally put the streaming service on the map.
The dystopian drama, which stars Elisabeth Moss and Joseph Fiennes, was just renewed for a second season a week after premiering, and is already earning major awards buzz — something that has previously eluded the streamer while rivals Amazon and Netflix rack up accolades.
With its cinematic production values, eerily timely subject matter and A+ viral marketing strategy, The Handmaid's Tale is a prestige drama that can stand toe-to-toe with any premium cable series, and critics have taken notice; it's currently rated 98 percent fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. Read more...
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