From Staff Reports
October on Hulu promises a mix of gripping true crime, medical drama, and spine-tingling horror, supplemented by returning favorites and final seasons. The month begins with the return of 9-1-1 (October 9) and the spinoff 9-1-1: Nashville (October 10), delivering high-stakes medical and rescue stories from both coasts.
Midmonth, Hulu drops its biggest original: Murdaugh: Death in the Family, a three-episode documentary that dives deep into the scandal and mysteries surrounding the Murdaugh family. The first installments arrive on October 15, with subsequent episodes rolling out weekly.
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Horror fans have a highlight on October 22, when Hulu premieres The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2025), a remake of the classic thriller with a modern twist. Meanwhile, on October 23, Hulu adds a slew of new seasons and series, including American Ripper, Extreme Road Ragers, Homicide Squad: New Orleans, Neighborhood Wars, Swamp People: Serpent Invasion, and WWE Rivals, giving subscribers a late-month binge buffet across genres.
Other returning staples continue their runs, too. Abbott Elementary retains its footprint, Grey’s Anatomy continues its medical journey, and Solar Opposites returns for its sixth and final season.
Hulu balances its slate with fresh stories and familiar titles this October, ensuring every viewer finds something to sink into—whether it’s the tension of Murdaugh, emergency thrills, or otherworldly terrors.
Streaming Calendar on Hulu
| Date |
Title |
Notes / Genre |
| Oct 1 |
Barbarian (2022) |
Horror/thriller film re-add |
| Oct 9 |
9-1-1 (Season 9 premiere) |
Medical/action drama |
| Oct 10 |
9-1-1: Nashville (Series premiere) |
Spinoff in the 9-1-1 universe |
| Oct 15 |
Murdaugh: Death in the Family (Limited) |
True crime docuseries debut |
| Oct 22 |
The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (2025) |
Horror-thriller film remake |
| Oct 23 |
American Ripper (Season 1) |
True crime series added |
| Oct 23 |
Extreme Road Ragers (Season 1B) |
Reality / automotive series |
| Oct 23 |
Homicide Squad New Orleans (Season 1) |
Crime / investigative drama |
| Oct 23 |
Neighborhood Wars (Season 7) |
Reality / local conflict docu-series |
| Oct 23 |
Swamp People: Serpent Invasion (Season 5) |
Reality/wildlife series |
| Oct 23 |
WWE Rivals (Season 5) |
Sports/entertainment series |
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