Best 2026 Hulu TV Shows for character appeal

#1

Wayne, Coleen and the boys generally come across as charming, funny and easy company. Their likability is often strong enough to carry a format that otherwise feels familiar.

#2

Russ remains narcissistic, impulsive, and difficult, but reviewers say the season increasingly makes him worth rooting for. His vulnerability and slow movement toward caring about others soften the character without...

#3

Bobby’s workplace story reinforces his appeal as a considerate, principled boss whose loyalty to his staff matters more than chasing reality-TV fame.

#4

Sonny’s sweetness makes his distress easy to follow, while Weldon’s eccentric support adds another appealing presence.

#5

Alice is deliberately difficult and troubled, but the writing gives viewers enough context to understand and accept many of her flaws. Sympathy comes from complexity rather than conventional likability.

#6

Many new faces are described as compelling, memorable, or easy to care about, yet several critics felt certain additions were wasted, flat, or less engaging than the returning cast.

#7

Mary Carr is a major draw for some viewers but a serious irritant for at least one critic, making character appeal unusually polarized.