6 Classic Shows on Hulu Full of Nostalgia

When it comes to TV shows, there’s nothing as entertaining as rewatching your favorite classics from yesteryear. Everyone has their own reasons for being pulled by entertainment from the past. Some of us may want to reminisce about our past and experience living the memories.

For others, the simplicity and minimalism of earlier productions could be the factor. It is a fact that old series hold a special place in the hearts of huge audiences. This special connection cannot be replaced by any number of ‘prestige TV’ offerings.

If you want to cherish those memories again and are looking for a streaming point where you can find all these treasures of nostalgia then HULU is the place!

Nostalgia Overload

On a moody afternoon, I decided to scan the Hulu library for a show to watch. But some of the titles I came across immediately took me down memory lane. Now I have selected the best of the bunch and compiled them for your viewing pleasure.

A little secret for our fellow binge-watchers: Actually, I was on vacation in Nelson Tasman at the time. Taking a break from site-seeing, I managed to get Hulu in NZ on my laptop on hotel Wi-Fi using a VPN. The things we do for entertainment!

Back to our watch party, below is my carefully curated list of all the nostalgically classic shows you can catch on Hulu. Let’s get started.

The Golden Girls

If you are looking for a good comedy that will leave you laughing hard then The Golden Girls is the right choice. It’s a story about 4 women sharing a house in Miami, Florida. Tackling the issues of ageism, homosexuality, and dementia both hilariously and compassionately.

The cast includes Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Getty. This show was known for its portrayal of strong personalities of women that too in a layer of perfect humor. Taking after its title, it will remain a classic among viewers for years to come.

Seinfeld

Seinfeld was a television show that aired in the 90s. It is a classic sitcom created by Larry David and Jerry Seinfeld. This show reflects the everyday life of Jerry and his comrades George Costanza, Elaine Benes, and Cosmo Kramer.

This absolute banger was best known for its formatting as it portrays the hassle of daily life including relationships, family obligations, and socially forgotten norms. All these parallel storylines will merge in a beautiful way at the end of the episode, leaving the audience in awe.

It revolutionized the sitcom genre and gave inspiration to many shows later on. That show was a great success and holds a special place in our hearts even after all these years.

Buffy The Vampire Slayer

Buffy The Vampire Slayer is a supernatural series aired from 1997 to 2003, created by Joss Whedon. The story revolves around a high school student named Buffy. She is thought to be the chosen one to fight with supernatural beings, typically vampires.

Alongside her high school group of friends including Xander Harris and Willow Rosenberg, Buffy fights battles against many demons. This show was appreciated by the viewers for bringing a unique blend of drama, comedy, and horror to the young audience genre. It covers the issues of loss, love, relationships, and self-discovery.

This show also inspired a variety of shows and adaptations including comic books, videogames, and a number of books. Buffy the vampire slayer was both a commercially and critically acclaimed series that even today resonates with many people.

Beverly Hills, 90210

Beverly Hills, 90210 is a teen show which aired from 1990 to 2000. The plot revolves around a group of friends from high school through adulthood as they are hit by ups and downs in their lives in Beverly Hills, California.

Starring Jason Priestly as Brenda Walsh, and Luke Perry as Dylan McKay. This show was cherished by the audience for bringing up the issues of teenagers and highlighting the harsh truth of adulthood such as drug abuse, teen pregnancy, and critical relationships of people.

Yet it all is layered up with iconic fashion styles, music and bringing an entirely new sense of culture that is later adopted and enjoyed by the viewers.

Full House

Full House is a family entertainment sitcom that aired from 1987 to 1995. The show is about a widowed father Danny Tanner (played by Bob Saget) who raises his three daughters with the help of his brother-in-law Jesse (played by John Stamos) and his buddy Joey (played by Dave Coulier).

The main theme of this show portrays the relationship of a father with his daughters and how he raises them. But covering it in a unique way evidenced by the fact that in every next scene, the audience was introduced to some amazing catchphrases.

Overall this show brings very wholesome vibes that make it to the list of our classic shows. This show even inspired a sequel called Fuller House produced by Netflix.

The Wonder Years

The Wonder Years is a youth comedy series that aired from 1988 to 1993. The storyline is about the life of Kevin Arnold (played by Fred Savage) who was brought up in a suburban middle-class family.

The show is all about love, family, and relationships and how adulthood brings challenges in his life and molded him entirely. This show is remembered for bringing to light the portrayal of how growing up in the 60’s looked like. It won 3 EMMY Awards for best television series.

Wrapping Up

There are many other classic shows that are worth watching and can bring back lovely memories of the past. Watching all the above-listed shows will bring a sense of sweet nostalgia and fondness.

These incredible shows left a mark on us and continued to inspire the coming generation to produce masterpieces like this. So, go ahead and watch this show with your friends and families to share a bond over memories and these little experiences.