Hulu streamed current episodes of network TV shows for free with commercials, a revelation in 2010 when most television was still cable or DVD. Hulu Plus, a $9.99-a-month subscription with more episodes and iPhone and iPad apps, launched in June 2010 and dropped to $7.99 in November.
- Domain in 2010
- hulu.com
- Launched
- 12 March 2008
- Owner in 2010
- NBCUniversal, News Corp, Disney and Providence Equity
- Region
- United States
- Status today
- Still active
What people used it for
- Watching recent TV episodes free with ads
- Catching up on shows like Glee and The Office
Interface characteristics
- Dark green branding on a white page
- Flash player with limited commercial breaks
- Rows of show thumbnails
Notable features
- Hulu Plus subscription (June 2010)
- Season passes for network shows
What happened later
Hulu became a Disney-controlled subscription service and remains US-only.
Archived on the Wayback Machine
Archived pages open on web.archive.org (Internet Archive). They are historical captures, not part of this exhibit.
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- WebsiteVerified
Netflix
Red envelopes, and a streaming-only plan
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