Hulu's 'Tell Me Lies' Claims Top Spot in Streaming Rankings
According to Hulu's public ranking system, the soapy college-set drama "Tell Me Lies" is currently the top show on the platform. The series, which is based on Carola Lovering's bestselling novel, premiered its third season on January 13th, continuing to captivate audiences with its intense narrative.
A Deep Dive into the Campus Romance Saga
The hit drama follows the all-consuming and intoxicating relationship between Lucy Albright, portrayed by Grace Van Patten, and Stephen DeMarco, played by Jackson White. Their complex romance unfolds over an eight-year period after they first meet at the fictional Baird College, located in upstate New York. The series boasts a talented ensemble cast that includes Alicia Crowder, Spencer House, Catherine Missal, Branden Cook, Sonia Mena, Tom Ellis, Costa D'Angelo, Iris Apatow, and Katherine Hughes, adding depth and intrigue to the storyline.
Trending Shows Across Major Streaming Platforms
Beyond Hulu, several other streaming services are showcasing top-performing series that are capturing viewer attention and dominating trends in the entertainment landscape.
Netflix's Murder Mystery Adaptation
On Netflix, "Agatha Christie's Seven Dials" is currently one of the most trending shows. This three-part murder mystery adaptation, set in 1925, follows the inquisitive Lady Eileen "Bundle" Brent, played by Mia McKenna-Bruce, as she investigates a deadly prank at a country house party. The miniseries features a stellar cast including Helena Bonham Carter, Martin Freeman, Corey Mylchreest, Edward Bluemel, and Nabhaan Rizwan, bringing Christie's classic tale to life with suspense and drama.
HBO Max's Game of Thrones Prequel
HBO Max's top show is the hotly anticipated "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," a prequel to the iconic "Game of Thrones" series. Based on George R. R. Martin's "Tales of Dunk and Egg" novella series, the story takes place a century before the original HBO staple. It follows the adventures of two unlikely heroes: Ser Duncan the Tall, portrayed by Peter Claffey, and his young squire, Egg, played by Dexter Sol Ansell, as they wander through Westeros. The expansive cast also includes Daniel Ings, Bertie Carvel, Danny Webb, Sam Spruell, Shaun Thomas, Finn Bennett, Edward Ashley, Tanzyn Crawford, Henry Ashton, Youssef Kerkour, Tom Vaughan-Lawlor, and Daniel Monks.
Prime Video's Spy Thriller Return
Prime Video features "The Night Manager" as one of its top shows, a spy thriller that has returned for a second season nearly a decade after its debut. The series follows ex-British soldier Jonathan Pine, played by Tom Hiddleston, who works as a night manager in a Cairo hotel and is recruited to infiltrate the inner circle of dangerous arms dealer Richard Roper, portrayed by Hugh Laurie. Season 2, which premiered on January 11th, jumps forward eight years, with Pine living under a new identity until a chance encounter prompts him back into action against a new player, Colombian businessman Teddy Dos Santos, played by Diego Calva. The show also stars Olivia Colman, Alistair Petrie, Douglas Hodge, Michael Nardone, Noah Jupe, Camila Morrone, Indira Varma, Paul Chahidi, and Hayley Squires.
Peacock's Cold War Espionage Drama
On Peacock, "Ponies" is trending, an espionage thriller set in 1977 Moscow. The series follows two "persons of no interest" (PONIES) who work anonymously as secretaries at the American Embassy until their husbands die under mysterious circumstances in the Soviet Union. They then become CIA operatives to uncover a vast Cold War conspiracy and solve the mystery behind their husbands' deaths. The series is led by Emilia Clarke and Haley Lu Richardson, along with Adrian Lester, Artjom Gilz, Nicholas Podany, Petro Ninovskyi, and Vic Michaelis, offering a gripping tale of intrigue and suspense.
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