FX on Hulu

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FX on hulu
FX on Hulu logo.svg
Typebrand on Hulu
CountryUnited States
Ownership
OwnerHulu / FX Networks
ParentThe Walt Disney Company
Sister channels
History
LaunchedMarch 2, 2020; 2 years ago (2020-03-02)
ReplacedFX+
Links
Websitehulu.com

FX on Hulu (branded as simply FX since December 2021) is a content hub on the streaming platform Hulu which offers programming from FX Networks, a subsidiary of the Disney General Entertainment Content segment of The Walt Disney Company.[1] Launched on March 2, 2020, the hub's programming is offered at no extra cost to Hulu subscribers. FX on Hulu features original programming produced by FX specifically for Hulu, in addition to past and current original shows seen on the linear FX and FXX cable networks.[1]

History[]

In September 2017, FX Networks launched FX+ an ad-free, streaming service exclusive to authenticated subscribers on select cable television providers.[2] Following Disney's acquisition of former-parent company 21st Century Fox, including a controlling stake in Hulu, FX+ was discontinued in August 2019, with most of its content incorporated into Hulu.[3]

In November 2019, it was announced that FX Networks would produce original programming for Hulu; four original shows intended to launch on FX (Devs, Mrs. America, A Teacher and The Old Man) were repurposed as the first "FX on Hulu"-branded originals.[4] As part of the "first phase" from March 2–7, 2020, FX on Hulu rolled out with 40 current and library shows. The initial "FX on Hulu"-branded shows premiered on the FX cable network before being made available on Hulu the next day.[5]

In December 2021, Disney announced that it would discontinue the "FX on Hulu" brand, resulting in the Hulu hub for FX and FXX programming being rebranded as simply "FX" going forward. The rebranding will also apply to Disney+ for international markets.[6]

Programming[]

Note that The Weekly / The New York Times Presents, which has been sometimes described as an "FX on Hulu" show, was jointly commissioned by FX and Hulu prior to the launch of the FX on Hulu hub, and is introduced with both services' logos, unlike FX on Hulu series which are introduced with only the FX logo.[7][8]

Drama[]

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Devs Drama March 5, 2020 8 episodes 43–57 min. Miniseries
Mrs. America April 15, 2020 9 episodes 43–48 min.
A Teacher November 10, 2020 10 episodes 21–29 min.
American Horror Stories Horror anthology July 15, 2021 1 season, 7 episodes 38–49 min. Renewed[9]
Y: The Last Man[10] Science fiction drama September 13, 2021[11] 1 season, 10 episodes[12] 48–55 min. Ended[13]
The Premise[14] Anthology September 16, 2021[15][16][11] 1 season, 5 episodes[17] 30 min. Ended

Comedy[]

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
Reservation Dogs Comedy August 9, 2021 1 season, 8 episodes 30 min. Renewed[18]

Variety[]

Title Genre Premiere Seasons Length Status
The Choe Show Lifestyle June 25, 2021 1 season, 4 episodes 31-23 min. Ended

Unavailable programming[]

The FX hub on Hulu carries most series produced for FX and FXX from 2008 onwards, and certain other original programs (such as The Shield) produced from 2002 onward. Notable exceptions include:

  • American Crime Story (2016–present) — Due to a 2016 agreement between 20th Century Fox Television (now 20th Television) and Netflix, which predates the Disney acquisition and the launch of FX on Hulu, Netflix holds exclusive global SVOD streaming rights to the ACS franchise (except in Canada), with new instalments arriving on Netflix several months after they finish airing on FX; as such, ACS is not available via FX on Hulu.[19] However, the series is available live and on-demand to Hulu + Live TV customers, as this package includes the FX linear channel.[20] The first two seasons will be pulled from Netflix at the end of February 2022.[21]
  • The Americans (2013–18) — 21st Century Fox licensed the exclusive U.S. SVOD streaming rights for this series to Prime Video in 2014.[22]

International distribution[]

As Hulu is only available in the United States, international availability of FX on Hulu content varies by region. Due to arrangements that predate the launch of Star, the general entertainment content hub on Disney+ that distributes Hulu original programming and FX content outside of the U.S, several FX on Hulu programs may be carried by third-party broadcasters instead.

In parts of Europe, FX on Hulu programming is distributed is through Star on Disney+[citation needed]; in Latin America, programming is available on its sister service Star+[citation needed]; and in India and parts of Southeast Asia, these programs are distributed by Disney+ Hotstar.[23]

In Canada, almost all FX original programming premiere exclusively on the domestic versions of FX and FXX, as part of a previously established relationship between FX Networks and Rogers Sports and Media.[24]

There is a lack of FX content not available on Disney+ Star in Australia due to a output deal with Binge and its parent Foxtel.[citation needed]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Watroba, Nicolas. "Hulu Help". help.hulu.com. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
  2. ^ "FX to Offer $6 Subscription Service FX+ for Ad-Free Episodes Via Comcast". 7 August 2017.
  3. ^ Hayes, Dade (2019-07-12). "Disney Unplugs FX Plus Subscription Service After Fox Merger, Hulu Consolidation". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-02-04.
  4. ^ Littleton, Cynthia (November 7, 2019). "FX to Produce Original Series for Hulu as Brands Become More Closely Intertwined". Variety. Archived from the original on April 9, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
  5. ^ Low, Elaine (January 9, 2020). "John Landgraf: FX Has 'Hit a Ceiling,' Hulu Will Fortify Brand". Variety. Archived from the original on March 16, 2020. Retrieved March 11, 2020.
  6. ^ Spangler, Todd (December 6, 2021). "'FX on Hulu' Brand Is Getting Scrapped". Variety.
  7. ^ Hadadi, Roxana (September 30, 2021). "What two new Britney Spears documentaries reveal about the embattled pop star". The A.V. Club. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  8. ^ Pedersen, Erik (April 9, 2019). "'The Weekly' Teaser & Premiere Date: FX's New York Times Docuseries". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
  9. ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (August 13, 2021). "'American Horror Stories' Anthology Series Renewed For Season 2 By FX". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  10. ^ Goldberg, Lesley (June 22, 2020). "'Y: The Last Man,' 'American Horror Stories' Moving to FX on Hulu". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on June 23, 2020. Retrieved June 22, 2020.
  11. ^ a b Pedersen, Erik (June 3, 2021). "FX Sets Summer Premiere Dates For 'AHS' & New Spinoff Series, 'Impeachmen', 'Y: The Last Man', 'Archer', More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 4, 2021.
  12. ^ "Y: The Last Man – Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  13. ^ Carter, Justin (October 17, 2021). "Y: The Last Man Canceled at FX as Its First Season Nearly Ends". Gizmodo. Retrieved October 17, 2021.
  14. ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (2021-07-26). "'The Premise': Ben Platt, Tracee Ellis Ross, Daniel Dae Kim & More Join B.J. Novak FX Comedy Anthology Series". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 2021-07-26. Retrieved 2021-07-26.
  15. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 26, 2020). "FX Greenlights 'AHS' Spinoff 'American Horror Stories', Renews 'Better Things' & 'The Weekly' As Part Of 2020-21 Programming Slate". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 26, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  16. ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (May 18, 2021). "'AHS10', 'American Horror Stories,' 'Impeachment: ACS' & 'Atlanta' Season 3: FX Chairman John Landgraf Teases Approximate Premiere Dates". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
  17. ^ "Untitled B.J. Novak Anthology Series– Listings". The Futon Critic. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  18. ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (September 2, 2021). "'Reservation Dogs' Renewed For Season 2 By FX On Hulu, Will Return In 2022". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 2, 2021.
  19. ^ Rose, Lacey (25 July 2016). "Netflix Picks Up Global Streaming Rights to FX's 'American Crime Story'". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on November 14, 2020. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  20. ^ Spangler, Todd (September 8, 2021). "Why 'Impeachment: American Crime Story' Is Not Available to Hulu On-Demand Subscribers". Variety. Retrieved September 8, 2021.
  21. ^ "Disney Removing More Of Its Shows & Films From Netflix | What's On Disney Plus". What's on Disney Plus. 12 February 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2022.
  22. ^ Spangler, Todd (February 8, 2014). "Amazon Gets FX's 'The Americans,' 'How I Met Your Mother' and More in Pact with 21st Century Fox". Variety. Retrieved October 4, 2021.
  23. ^ "Disney Plus Hotstar Gets New Mobile and Super Plans Starting at Rs 499". News18. 2021-07-29. Retrieved 2021-09-14.
  24. ^ Wilner, Norman (April 13, 2020). "TV review: Mrs. America takes a 70s story and reflects on current U.S. politics". Now. Retrieved April 18, 2020.
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