What’s Trending #4

Welcome back, Wildcats. Today, we’re taking a look at a couple of the best shows and best movie on Hulu, as well as the top song on YouTube Music! Let's dig in, shall we?

Source: Rotten Tomatoes

Starting with the shows, how could I not mention The Handmaid's Tale? I don't think I've ever met someone who hasn't heard of the show. It's definitely one that's got raving reviews, with an 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, and an 8.4/10 on IMDb. Based on the novel of the same name, The Handmaid's Tale is about a dystopian, totalitarian society that views women as being government property (so unrealistic, right?). The story follows Offred, a woman searching for the daughter that was taken from her. With 5 seasons, it's absolutely a binge-worthy series.

The second show I'll be talking about is Only Murders In The Building. Starring comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short, as well as singer sensation (and acting sensation if you ask me—all of her movies are gold), Selena Gomez, this series is sure to please. Three strangers decide to play detective and use their obsession with true crime to try and solve a murder in their apartment building. With only two seasons, that's a quick weekend binge for those who are serious about binge-watching, and it's definitely a good show to watch if you yourself have a true crime obsession.

Source: IMDb

Now for the movie. It's “spooky season,” so obviously I have to do a horror film, and none of the ones I looked at piqued my interest like Run. Run is about a girl who was raised in total isolation, and is now exploring the secrets her mother has kept from her. In case you were wondering, that's pretty much the whole synopsis. If you're wanting a nice thriller to chill your bones this October, look no further than Run.

And of course, last but certainly not least, our top song. Unless you've been completely offline, you know that Taylor Swift dropped her new album a few days ago and is already topping the charts. On YouTube Music's playlist "The Hit List," which includes the top trending recent releases, Taylor has 2 songs on the list. But obviously, we're only talking about the top song, and that of course is “Anti-Hero.”

With a total of around 30.5 million views in just 4 days, clearly Taylor knows what she's doing. Ask any Swiftie, and they'll tell you they really like it. "It's very different from all the other ones," said senior Allie Park, "but after listening to it a few times I like it a lot."

And there you have it. If you're looking for a quick, true crime enthusiast binge, look at Only Murders In The Building. If you want a longer, more drama-fueled binge, check out The Handmaid's Tale. When you want that nice, spooky thriller, be sure to watch Run. And of course, give “Anti-Hero” a listen, it'll be well worth it. That's it from me today, next time we'll talk Disney+ and Spotify. Till then, enjoy the start of fall!