Content. Live TV subscribers can watch live sports, breaking news, awards shows, primetime dramas, daytime soaps, local teams and weather forecasts, the latest Hulu Originals, and thousands of shows and movies in the Hulu streaming library.

What is Hulu? Hulu is a leading streaming service that offers some of the latest and greatest shows and movies that the entertainment industry has to offer. It's kind of like cable, but better, because with Hulu you've got plenty of choice and control over your TV time.

Etymology. The name Hulu comes from two Mandarin Chinese phrases, húlu (葫芦/葫蘆), "calabash; bottle gourd", and hùlù (互录/互錄), "interactive recording". Jason Kilar, who served as CEO of Hulu, said the name comes from a Chinese proverb: Hulu is Mandarin for gourd.

Hulu + Live TV subscribers can stream over 85 live and on-demand channels through Hulu.com and the Hulu app.

The main difference between Hulu vs Hulu Live TV is in the name: Hulu + Live TV gives you access to all of Hulu's on-demand content, plus dozens of live TV channels.

It comes with a cloud DVR with unlimited hours of storage, and you can watch shows on two screens at the same time. You also get unlimited access to more than 80,000 movies and TV episodes, including many popular Hulu Originals.

Hulu's service offers a strong library of movies and TV shows, including some originals, as well as next-day viewing of popular network series, an offering that's unique from most of its top competitors. Another compelling reason to subscribe to Hulu is its value-adding package and discount options.

Hulu is now available in India through the Disney+ Hotstar app. The popular American streaming service is already listed on the app under the Popular Channels section. Notably, the popular streaming service was US-exclusive prior to this and is going international with the India launch.

Hulu + Live TV includes access to Unlimited DVR at no additional cost, to record your shows and watch them later on any of your supported devices. With Unlimited DVR you can fast forward through recorded content, record multiple shows at the same time, and store Live TV recordings for up to nine months.

Use Hulu to watch Max, Cinemax, STARZ, SHOWTIME, and ESPN+ on your supported devices. When you subscribe to Max*, Cinemax, SHOWTIME, STARZ, and/or ESPN+ on Hulu, you'll be able to watch live and on-demand programming for that network through the Hulu app using these devices: Android phones and tablets.

With access to more than 85 channels, Hulu Originals, and Hulu's massive on-demand library, you get the best of entertainment, sports, documentaries and news programming all in one place. With Hulu's add-on and upgrade options, you can customize the service to your enjoyment.

Hulu's service offers a strong library of movies and TV shows, including some originals, as well as next-day viewing of popular network series, an offering that's unique from most of its top competitors. Another compelling reason to subscribe to Hulu is its value-adding package and discount options.

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