5 new Hulu shows to watch in September

Published Sep 4, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT After graduating from Marist University with a degree in communications and journalism, Dan Girolamo has over 10 years of experience writing about entertainment and sports. Dan's work can be seen in various publications, including Digital Trends, SportsCasting, and Tom's Guide. Throughout his career, Dan has interviewed several high-profile filmmakers and creatives, including Brendan Fraser, Jamie Lee Curtis, Caitriona Balfe, Frank Grillo, Miranda Cosgrove, Jai Courtney, Chris Columbus and James Cameron. Dan joins How-To Geek as a Senior Editor. When he's not writing about entertainment, Dan is either watching a movie or praying for the New York Knicks to win a championship. Netflix is not the only streaming service loading up on new shows in September. Hulu has several new and returning shows premiering throughout the month. First up is a Glen Powell comedy set in the world of college football. Next is a Snowfall spin-off that picks up shortly after the events of the finale. The third show on the list is a crime procedural about a quirky private investigator. The final two shows are a dancing competition and the latest season of Ryan Murphy’s most famous series. The shows are presented in release order. ​​​​​​​Chad Powers season 2 The surprising football comedy switches things up If you were to tell me that an Eli Manning sketch would inspire a Golden Globe-nominated comedy, I would've called you crazy. Yet that's precisely what happened with Chad Powers, a sports show created by Glen Powell (The Running Man) and Michael Waldron. Russ Holliday (Powell) threw his football career away after making a mistake that cost his team the championship and having an ugly altercation with a fan. Years later, Russ wants to play ball again, so he uses prosthetics to disguise himself as Chad Powers, a talented quarterback who earns a spot on the South Georgia Catfish. Chad Powers season 2 moves into thriller territory while keeping its comedic roots. I'm curious to see how fans will react to this change-up. Chad Powers season 2 is now streaming. The Drop: A Snowfall Saga Music takes center stage Snowfall is certainly one of FX's most beloved shows of the last decade. The crime drama covered the crack epidemic in Los Angeles in the 1980s. The spin-off trades the drug war for the 1990s rap scene in The Drop: A Snowfall Saga. The spin-off is centered around Snowfall's Wanda Bell (Gail Bean) and Leon Simmons (Isaiah John). Wanda is looking to break into the rap industry. She enters the music industry at a time when West Coast hip-hop is thriving. However, Wanda soon learns that it's difficult to escape crime, so she relies on her cousins Lamar Kinsey (Asante Blackk) and James Kinsey (Peyton Alex Smith) to help navigate this new world. Meanwhile, Leon is trying to escape his criminal life on the streets and start fresh. That's easier said than done. The Drop: A Snowfall Saga premieres on September 8. The Drop: A Snowfall Saga Release Date September 8, 2026 Network FX, Hulu Directors Alonso Alvarez, Ben Younger R.J. Decker season 2 The unlikely private investigator returns ​​​​​​​ ABC might have found its niche with procedurals featuring unlikely protagonists. R.J. Decker is one of those shows that fits that description. The show is inspired by Carl Hiaasen's 1987 novel Double Whammy. Scott Speedman plays R.J. Decker, an ex-con and disgraced photographer who stumbles into a job as a private investigator. It turns out that Decker has a gift for solving peculiar cases in South Florida. R.J. Decker follows a case-of-the-week format, so you can jump in at any point and watch an episode since the order doesn't necessarily matter. If you love broadcast TV, R.J. Decker should be up your alley. ​​​​​​​ R.J. Decker season 2 premieres on ABC on September 15. Stream the next day on Hulu. Dancing with the Stars season 35 Who will win the Mirrorball Trophy? I don't know how this happened, but Dancing with the Stars feels more popular today than it was 20 years ago. Perhaps it's because the show has cast more influencers and expanded to streaming alongside ABC. Regardless of the reason, Dancing with the Stars has buzz heading into season 35. The success of Dancing with the Stars hinges on the strength of its cast. Notable cast members this year include Jenna Dewan, Tyler Cameron, Ciara Miller, Taylor Hanson, Giada De Laurentiis, and Julia Stiles. My picks to make the final two are Dewan and Harry Shum Jr. Those predictions will make me look like a genius or a dummy.​​​​​​​ Dancing with the Stars season 35 premieres on September 15 and 16 on ABC and Disney+. Stream the next day on Hulu. American Horror Story season 13 The long-running series is back It's pretty amazing that American Horror Story has been on the air since 2011. Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk's creation has spawned several memorable seasons, including Murder House, Asylum, Coven, and Freak Show. Season 13 is aptly titled 13. As for what 13 will be about, it looks to be a greatest-hits season, as characters from previous seasons will appear. Notable cast members include Sarah Paulson as Cordelia Goode, Angela Bassett as Marie Laveau, Emma Roberts as Madison Montgomery, John Carroll Lynch as Twisty the Clown, and Evan Peters, who plays multiple characters. The first three episodes of American Horror Story season 13 premiere on September 24. More shows to watch If you're looking for more shows to stream, we have plenty more recommendations. If you want a new show to watch this weekend, try The Gentlemen season 2 on Netflix. If you only have an hour to kill on Netflix, then try a show like Seinfeld or I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson. Subscription with ads Yes, $10/month Live TV Yes, various plans available