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“Murdaugh: Death in the Family” is the top show on Hulu right now, according to the streamer’s public ranking system. Inspired by the popular “Murdaugh Murders Podcast,” the scripted true crime miniseries takes a look at the rise and fall of once-prominent attorney Alex Murdaugh and the murders of his wife and son in 2021. Advertisement In the show, Alex and Maggie’s privileged lives as members of one of South Carolina’s most powerful legal dynasties unravel when their son gets involved in a deadly boat crash. When investigators start digging for details, disturbing secrets emerge, including corruption, financial fraud and mysterious deaths. Jason Clarke and Patricia Arquette star as Alex and Maggie Murdaugh in the series, while Johnny Berchtold plays Paul Murdaugh. See the rest of the cast side-by-side with the real people they portray here. Advertisement Read on for more trending shows of the moment across streaming services, including Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+ and Peacock. And if you want to stay informed about all things streaming and entertainment, subscribe to the Culture Catchall newsletter. “The Diplomat” is currently the No. 1 show on Netflix following its Season 3 premiere. The Emmy-nominated political drama centers on a veteran U.S. diplomat (Keri Russell) who juggles her high-profile job as ambassador to the United Kingdom and turbulent marriage to a political figure amid an international crisis. In Season 3, Kate vies for the job of Vice President after accusing VP Grace Penn (Allison Janney) of leading a terrorist plot, but even more political disaster awaits. Advertisement Others in the cast include David Gyasi, Ali Ahn, Ato Essandoh, Rory Kinnear, Bradley Whitford and Aidan Turner. “Hollywood Hustler: Glitz, Glam, Scam” is currently trending among the top 10 shows on Prime Video. The docuseries examines one of Hollywood’s most audacious scams orchestrated by Indiana transplant Zach Horwitz to finance his obsessive quest for stardom. Directed by Rebecca Chaiklin, the three-part series features Horwitz’s former inner circle, as they recount how the fraudster’s facade crumbled and eventually exposed the depths of his deception. Advertisement “Loot” is one of the top shows on Apple TV right now after returning for its third season. The acclaimed comedy follows Molly Wells (Maya Rudolph) on a journey of self-discovery and philanthropy after winning an $87 billion divorce settlement from her rich tech titan ex (Adam Scott) of 20 years. Season 3 features more of Molly’s shenanigans and the misfits at her charity organization, The Wells Foundation, as she lives up to her promise to give away her entire acquired fortune. Alongside Rudolph, the returning ensemble cast includes Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Nat Faxon, Ron Funches and Kim Booster. Kesha, D’Arcy Carden, Zane Phillips, Henry Winkler, X Mayo, Paula Pell and others will also make guest appearances this season. New episodes premiere on Wednesdays. Advertisement “Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy” is the No. 1 show on Peacock right now. TruthHas NoBias Your SupportFuelsOur Mission Your SupportFuelsOur Mission We Won’t Back Down As more major networks align with those in power, the space for fearless journalism is shrinking. By becoming a member, you support a newsroom that asks the tough questions, no matter who’s in charge. We remain committed to providing you with the unflinching, fact-based journalism everyone deserves. Thank you again for your support along the way. We’re truly grateful for readers like you! Your initial support helped get us here and bolstered our newsroom, which kept us strong during uncertain times. Now as we continue, we need your help more than ever. We hope you will join us once again. We remain committed to providing you with the unflinching, fact-based journalism everyone deserves. Thank you again for your support along the way. We’re truly grateful for readers like you! Your initial support helped get us here and bolstered our newsroom, which kept us strong during uncertain times. Now as we continue, we need your help more than ever. We hope you will join us once again. Support HuffPost Already contributed? Log in to hide these messages. The eight-episode scripted drama centers on the titular serial killer, dubbed the “Killer Clown,” who kidnapped, murdered and buried 33 young men in a crawl space under his Illinois home in the 1970s. Advertisement
