What's available

Hulu is not officially available in the Netherlands. If you try to visit hulu.com from a Dutch IP address, you'll hit a geo-block. That means no account creation, no streaming, and no access to the platform without technical workarounds.

What you're missing

The full US Hulu library is one of the strongest in streaming. Without access, you're missing out on a significant amount of exclusive and licensed content, including:

  • The Bear — one of the most critically praised drama series of recent years
  • Only Murders in the Building — the Steve Martin and Selena Gomez mystery comedy
  • The Handmaid's Tale — Hulu's flagship original series
  • Abbott Elementary — the Emmy-winning workplace comedy
  • Shogun — the acclaimed 2024 limited series
  • Normal People and Conversations with Friends — both Hulu originals
  • Live TV add-ons including major US sports and news networks

How to access other regions

To use Hulu from the Netherlands, you need a VPN. A VPN masks your real IP address and replaces it with one from a country where Hulu operates — in this case, the United States.

Steps to get started

  • Subscribe to a reliable VPN service
  • Connect to a US server — cities like New York or Los Angeles work well
  • Visit hulu.com and create or log into your account
  • You'll need a US payment method or a gift card to register

Our primary VPN recommendation is NordVPN. It consistently unblocks Hulu, offers fast US servers, and handles HD streaming without buffering issues.

Pricing

Hulu pricing is set in US dollars. The ad-supported plan starts at $7.99/month, while the ad-free plan is $17.99/month. The Hulu + Live TV bundle starts at $82.99/month. Since you're paying from the Netherlands, your bank may apply a small foreign transaction fee depending on your card.

Our recommendation

If you're in the Netherlands and want access to Hulu's deep library — especially originals like The Bear, Shogun, and Abbott Elementary — pairing NordVPN with a Hulu subscription is your best option. Connect to a US server, pick the ad-supported plan to keep costs down, and you'll have a fully functional Hulu experience from day one.