With HBO getting a prime slot on the upcoming HBO Max, FX is feeling a bit behind in the race to be the most respected place for curated, prestige TV. Well, thanks to the new Disney overlords, FX is now getting the prime streaming destination it was looking for, on Hulu. And to kick things off, some of the most anticipated FX series that were coming to TVs in 2020 are now going to be exclusively streaming on the platform.
According to THR, FX has teamed with streamer for a new streaming destination, aptly titled FX on Hulu. As you might expect, the basic gist is that all your favorite FX series from yesterday and today will be found on the Disney-owned service. However, it also means that there will be shows that FX produces that will only be seen on Hulu, without a typical network debut, including Alex Garland’s “Devs,” “Mrs. America” starring Cate Blanchett, “The Old Man” starring Jeff Bridges, and “A Teacher” starring Kate Mara.
“We’re excited to become the official streaming home to the award-winning current and legacy series that FX has produced over nearly two decades, as well as brand-new original series that will be exclusive to Hulu subscribers — all available through FX on Hulu,” Hulu CEO Randy Freer said. “FX has solidified its position as a premium brand that consumers are passionate about, and we can’t wait to bring its valuable content offering to our customers, all in one place.”
“We’re thrilled to have Hulu as our streaming partner with the creation of FX on Hulu, which will be the best and most complete representation of the FX brand, finally putting us on equal footing with competitors like HBO,” said FX CEO John Landgraf. “This will allow us to expand FX’s original programming lineup and to reach Hulu’s growing audience of young and highly engaged subscribers, whom we believe will love these shows. We are more committed than ever to quality over quantity, with our primary focus on excellence that can cut through the clutter at a time of unprecedented consumer choice. This is a game-changing opportunity for FX, and we can’t wait to embark on this journey with Randy and his great Hulu team.”
It’s been assumed for months now, since Disney bought Fox, that Hulu and FX were a clear match. It’s just now, that’s official. FX on Hulu is expected to launch in March 2020. It’s unclear which series will debut during that time, but we’ve already seen a teaser for “Devs,” so that makes sense.