Here is a look at everything that’s coming to Hulu this week.
AVAILABLE APRIL 3
PRETTY BABY: BROOKE SHIELDS: TWO-PART HULU ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY
The two-part documentary from Emmy Award-winning director Lana Wilson (“Miss Americana”) is a galvanizing look at actor, model and icon Brooke Shields as she transforms from a sexualized young girl to a woman discovering her power. Holding a mirror up to a society that objectifies women and girls, her story shows the perils and triumphs of gaining agency in a hostile world.
“Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields” is produced by Matador Content and BedBy8 for ABC News Studios. Christine O’Malley and Jack Turner serve as producers. Matador Content’s Jay Peterson and Todd Lubin and Bedby8’s Ali Wentworth, George Stephanopoulos and Alyssa Mastromonaco are executive producers. Jacqueline Glover and Jennifer Joseph serve as executive producers for ABC News Studios. Lana Wilson is director and executive producer.
AVAILABLE APRIL 4
GREAT CHOCOLATE SHOWDOWN: COMPLETE SEASONS 2-3
“Great Chocolate Showdown” is a new ooey-gooey, decadent chocolate dessert competition series where 10 home bakers go head-to-head in the indulgent world of chocolate, vying for the grand prize in a range of creative and exciting chocolate-based challenges. In order to survive the competition from week-to-week and avoid elimination, the chocaholic dessert-makers must dazzle our panel of world-renowned chocolatiers and food expert judges with their delicious, inventive creations. In the end, three bakers take on the biggest chocolate challenge of their lives, but only one is crowned ‘Great Chocolate Showdown Champion’ and wins the $50,000 grand prize.
Escape From Planet Earth (2013)
AVAILABLE APRIL 5
MY FAMILY: NEW EPISODE
Episode 104: “The True Culprit”
Together with their college friends, Haruto and Michiru devise a plan for the ransom exchange.
CALL IT LOVE: NEW EPISODES
Episode 13
Woojoo’s family finds out Dongjin’s secret. Dongjin notices a change in Sunwoo’s attitude.
Episode 14
Woojoo prepares to leave and Dongjin tries to right wrongs, when they both hear shocking news.
WU-TANG: AN AMERICAN SAGA: SERIES FINALE
Episode 310: “Triumph”
RZA pushes his musicianship to new heights as he creates Wu-Tang Forever with a studio orchestra, but the recording process strains the Clan. As tensions boil over during their biggest tour yet, RZA is concerned about Wu-Tang’s future and legacy.
THE GOOD MOTHERS: HULU ORIGINAL SERIES COMPLETE SEASON 1
Based on a true story, “The Good Mothers” recounts the lives of three women who dared to defy the ‘Ndrangheta mafia: Lea Garofalo’s daughter Denise, Maria Concetta Cacciola and Giuseppina Pesce. Helping them is the prosecutor Anna Colace, who had an intuition as soon as she arrived in Calabria: to defeat the ‘Ndrangheta clans, she needs to focus on the women. It is a risky strategy, as the ‘Ndrangheta is infamous and feared for its iron fist and insidious power. “The Good Mothers” follows Denise, Giuseppina, and Maria Concetta in their attempt to free themselves from the criminal power and collaborate with the authorities.
THE POPE: ANSWERS: HULU ORIGINAL SPECIAL PREMIERE
“The Pope: Answers” is an original Spanish special featuring Pope Francis and directed by Jordi Évole and Màrius Sanchez. Shot in Rome, the special focuses on the meeting between the current head of the Catholic Church and ten young adults of different ages, backgrounds and with very different lives and experiences.
The special features upfront and honest conversations between one of the most influential people in the world and ten Spanish-speaking young adults between 20 and 25 years old who raise questions and concerns on a wide variety of topics, including: feminism, the role of women in the Church, reproductive rights, loss of faith, the migration crisis, LGBTQIA+ rights, abuse within the Church, racism and mental health. The meeting between the Pope and the ten young adults took place in June 2022 in the Pigneto, one of Rome’s most eclectic neighborhoods. The Pope speaks unreservedly and the result is an intense and dynamic conversation, founded on empathy, curiosity, respect and mutual learning.
Directed by Jordi Évole and Màrius Sanchez
REGINALD THE VAMPIRE: COMPLETE SEASON 1
Reginald lives a life of dreams deferred. One night he meets a stranger named Maurice, who decides to help Reginald achieve what he wants. However, Reginald is killed by Maurice’s enemies and the only way to “save” him is to make Reginald a vampire. Now, Reginald must learn how to survive his new and impossible lifestyle, which means keeping his nature a secret from everyone he knows. Along the way, Reginald manages more than just survival. He discovers untapped abilities inside himself, and he becomes a far better man than he used to be. Reginald becomes a better man as a vampire, but some powerful vampires want him dead.
AREA 21 LIVE ON PLANET EARTH (2023)
After gracing planet earth with a streak of releases that ultimately led to their debut album, “Greatest Hits Vol. 1,” it is time for the first full live performance of AREA21.
AVAILABLE APRIL 6
BEING GWEN: THE LIFE & DEATH STORY: SPECIAL (ABC)
The murder of 17-year-old Gwen Araujo rocked Northern California.
Not only for the brutality of the attack, but the reason four young men gave for killing Gwen – they discovered that she was transgender.
20 years after the murder, this true-crime documentary revisits the landmark case that thrust the transgender community into the national spotlight.
Never-before-seen evidence and interrogation videos paint a heart-breaking picture of the true story that’s still impacting the transgender community to this day.
TRUE CRIME: ON THE RUN: SPECIAL (ABC)
A deep dive into the dangerous trend of high speed police chases in Southern California from the perspective of the suspects, the officers, and the innocent victims.
MURDER AT CITY HALL: THE KILLING OF MAYOR GEORGE MOSCONE AND SUPERVISOR HARVEY MILK: SPECIAL (ABC)
On November 27, 1978, San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk were killed by their colleague, Supervisor Dan White. The murder tore San Francisco’s political scene apart and made people question whether junk food, Twinkies, could drive someone to murder.
TRUE CRIME: THE MANHUNT FOR CHRISTOPHER DORNER: SPECIAL (ABC)
A look back at the deadly nine-day manhunt for Christopher Dorner, an ex-LAPD officer who sought revenge on those he blamed for his firing, and murdered four people in Southern California.
FX’S DAVE: TWO-EPISODE SEASON 3 PREMIERE
“Dave” centers on a neurotic man in his late 20s who has convinced himself that he’s destined to be one of the best rappers of all time. Now he must convince his closest friends, because with their help, he actually might convince the world. Simultaneously exasperating and inspiring to his friends, he vows to leave no stone unturned on his quest to become the next superstar. The half-hour comedy is based on the life of rapper and comedian Dave Burd, better known by his stage name Lil Dicky.
SPY X FAMILY: SEASON 1, PART 2 (DUBBED)
World peace is at stake and secret agent Twilight must undergo his most difficult mission yet–pretend to be a family man. Posing as a loving husband and father, he’ll infiltrate an elite school to get close to a high-profile politician.
The Last Stand (2013)
AVAILABLE APRIL 7
TINY BEAUTIFUL THINGS: HULU ORIGINAL LIMITED SERIES
Based on the best-selling collection by Cheryl Strayed, “Tiny Beautiful Things” follows Clare (Kathryn Hahn) a floundering writer who becomes a revered advice columnist while her own life is falling apart.
When we first meet Clare, her marriage to her husband Danny is barely limping along; her teenage daughter, Rae, is pushing her away; and her once-promising writing career is non-existent. So when an old writing pal asks her to take over as the advice columnist Dear Sugar, she thinks she has no business giving anyone advice. After reluctantly taking on the mantle of Sugar however, Clare’s life unfurls in a complex fabric of memory, exploring her most pivotal moments from childhood through present day, and excavating the beauty, struggle, and humor in her unhealed wounds. Through Sugar, Clare forms a salve for her readers – and for herself – to show us that we are not beyond rescue, that our stories can ultimately save us. And, perhaps, bring us back home.
The series stars Kathryn Hahn, Sarah Pidgeon, Quentin Plair, and Tanzyn Crawford, with guest stars Owen Painter, Merritt Wever, Elizabeth Hinkler, and Michaela Watkins.
Liz Tigelaar Serves as Creator/EP of the series. Lauren Neustadter, Reese Witherspoon, Laura Dern, Jayme Lemons, Cheryl Strayed, Stacey Silverman, and Kathryn Hahn are also EPs on the series from ABC Signature and Hello Sunshine.
JEREMY RENNER: THE DIANE SAWYER INTERVIEW: SPECIAL (ABC)
ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer has an exclusive interview with actor Jeremy Renner, the first since his life-threatening accident on New Year’s Day. Renner, who was run over by his 7-ton snowplow in an attempt to save his nephew’s life, was critically injured ― breaking more than 30 bones and puncturing a lung. He opens up about the harrowing details of his accident, the critical hours that followed and his time in the hospital and gives a behind-the-scenes look at his ongoing recovery. The special also features interviews with Renner’s family members, including the nephew he was trying to protect, and the first responders that saved his life.
FX’S THE NEW YORK TIME PRESENTS: THE LEGACY OF J DILLA: DOCUMENTARY PREMIERE
In his short lifetime, J Dilla was a musician, producer and visionary who profoundly influenced rap and hip-hop. Given how prolific he was in his 32 years, why didn’t his accolades come sooner?
Beast of Burden (2018)
THE HONEYMOON (2022)
In this raunchy romantic comedy, Adam whisks his new bride Sarah (Maria Bakalova, “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”) to Venice for a honeymoon. But when Adam brings best friend Bav along for the ride, Bav causes one gross-out disaster after another. When charming gangster Giorgio falls for Sarah, he gets rid of Adam and Bav by sending them across the border on a drug-dealing mission. Can they outrun the Slovenian cops, dodge bullets from the baddies, and get back before Sarah gets a rich new mobster boyfriend? From the writer of “Death at a Funeral” and “Love Wedding Repeat.”
MEDIEVAL (2022)
Medieval mercenary, Jan Žižka, leads his comrades in bloodthirsty battles against the corrupt and treacherous monarchy to become one of the greatest warriors in history.
Mr. Right (2015)
The Program (2015)
AVAILABLE APRIL 8
13 Assassins (2010)
Jesus Camp (2006)
The Queen Of Versailles (2012)
AVAILABLE APRIL 9
FX’S GREAT EXPECTATIONS: NEW EPISODE (ONLY ON HULU)
Episode 4
As London life begins to take its toll, Pip’s (Fionn Whitehead) immoral work with Jaggers (Ashley Thomas) brings Estella (Shalom Brune-Franklin) shockingly back into this life. Written by Steven Knight; directed by Brady Hood.
War with Grandpa (2020)