Hulu is stacking its October lineup with returning favorites, new mysteries, and a witchy surprise just in time for Halloween.
The streaming service’s basic ad-supported plan runs $11.99 per month, while the ad-free tier costs $18.99 per month. Both plans unlock everything landing on the platform this month.
One of the month’s most anticipated arrivals is “Phony,” a mystery comedy premiering Oct. 14. The series stars Connie Britton and Sam Nivola of “The White Lotus” fame. Created by Nick Paley, who wrote “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,” the show follows a teenage boy who wakes up after a car accident and becomes convinced his mother has been replaced with an imposter.
Ethan Hawke returns to television the same night. “The Lowdown” Season 2 premieres with two episodes on Oct. 14 at 9 p.m. ET on FX and Hulu. The crime comedy casts Hawke as Lee Raybon, a citizen journalist and self-proclaimed “truthstorian” who teams up with a brash public defender to investigate a client’s mysterious disappearance from a state penitentiary.
Horror fans already have fresh material to sink into. “American Horror Story: 13” began airing last week, weaving the unlucky number through its 13-episode run. The season pulls together fan-favorites from the franchise’s past dozen installments, with five characters played by Sarah Paulson and four apiece by Jessica Lange and Evan Peters. The plot remains largely under wraps.
ABC’s scripted fall series are also making their scheduled comebacks, with new episodes dropping on Hulu following their network airings.
For viewers craving supernatural teen drama, “Coven Academy” arrives in full on Oct. 2. Malina Weissman, Ora Duplass and Jordan Leftwitch star as a trio of teenage witches destined to protect New Orleans against dangerous and ancient forces. Tiffani Thiessen of “Saved By the Bell” also appears, with Devon Sawa guesting.
September saw major Hulu moments including the fifth season of “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” and weekly Wednesday drops of “Dancing With the Stars.” Those series remain available for anyone catching up.
Sports subscribers get a bonus this month. Hulu is carrying eight NHL games throughout October at no additional cost, no ESPN subscription required.
The October movie slate rounds out the offerings, though specific titles were not detailed in the service’s announcement.
