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Hulu Review 2025

Honest review of Hulu: features, pricing, pros, cons, and our verdict on whether it's worth your money.

Quick Verdict

7.4
/10

Hulu offers a mix of current-season TV shows, classic series, movies, and original content, with options for live TV streaming.

Best For:
Cord-cutters wanting current TV showsUsers who watch network televisionBudget-conscious streamers (with ads)

Rating Breakdown

Content Quality8/10
User Interface7/10
Value for Money8/10
Features8/10
Customer Support6/10
Overall Rating7.4/10

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Next-day access to current TV shows
  • Strong selection of classic and current series
  • Live TV option available
  • Affordable ad-supported tier
  • Excellent original content

Cons

  • Ad-supported tier has many commercials
  • Live TV option is expensive
  • Smaller movie library than competitors
  • Interface less polished than Netflix

Key Features

Next-day TV episodes
Live TV option (separate plan)
Offline downloads (no-ads plan)
Multiple profiles
FX and ABC content

Hulu Pricing Plans

Hulu (with ads)

$7.99/mo
$79.99/year (save $16)

Hulu (no ads)

$17.99/mo

Hulu + Live TV

$76.99/mo

Is Hulu Worth It?

Based on our analysis, Hulu is worth considering with an overall rating of 7.4/10.

You Should Choose Hulu If:

  • You're cord-cutters wanting current tv shows
  • You're users who watch network television
  • You're budget-conscious streamers (with ads)
  • You're live tv enthusiasts
  • You value next-day access to current tv shows
  • You value strong selection of classic and current series

Consider Alternatives If:

  • Ad-supported tier has many commercials
  • Live TV option is expensive
  • Smaller movie library than competitors

Bottom Line

At $7.99/month, Hulu offers excellent value for money. It's particularly strong in next-day access to current tv shows.

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