How to watch Hulu outside the U.S.

If there's anything better than changing into sweatpants, squeezing yourself between the crisp, slightly cold sheets of your hotel bed, and plowing through a half-season of 90 Day Fiancé after a long-haul flight, I have yet to experience it.

That gloriously trashy TLC reality series is my guilty pleasure TV show of choice, and it's just one of the literal thousands of TV shows and movies available on Hulu, the bright green-branded streaming service founded in 2007. 

Chances are you have an account, too: Hulu passed the 28 million subscriber mark last spring, making it the third most popular video streaming service after YouTube and Netflix. If not, you're seriously missing out: For as little as $5.99 a month, Hulu provides on-demand access to a stacked lineup that includes hit movies like Annihilation and Sorry to Bother You; cult-favorite shows like Rick and Morty and This Is Us; and exclusive Hulu originals like Shrill and The Handmaid's Tale. Read more...

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BEST OVERALL CHOICE

ExpressVPN

A top-tier triple threat of great security, speed, and support is this popular provider's claim to fame.

• Monthly: $12.95/month
• Six-month plan: $9.99/month (billed $59.95 every six months)
• 12-month plan: $8.32/month (billed $99.95 every 12 months)

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BEST VALUE

CyberGhost VPN

This budget-friendly provider with a sizable U.S. presence is one of the few VPNs to offer Hulu-optimized streaming servers.

• Monthly plan: $12.95/month
• One-year plan: $5.95/month (billed $71.40 every year)
• Two-year plan: $4.15/month (billed $99.60 every two years)
• Three-year plan: $2.99/month (billed $107.64 every three years)

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BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE

PureVPN

This self-managed provider offers highly reviewed 24/7/365 customer support with lightning-quick response times.

• Monthly plan: $10.95/month
• One-year plan: $5.81/month
• Two-year plan: $3.33/month

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BEST FOR SHARING

Surfshark

This budget-friendly provider is unique in that it offers unlimited simultaneous connections on all of your devices.

• Monthly plan: $11.95/month
• 12-month plan: $5.99/month (billed $71.88 every 12 months)
• 24-month plan: $1.99/month with code surfsharkdeal (billed $47.76 every 24 months)

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BEST FOR RELIABLE SPEED

NordVPN

A major player in the VPN space, NordVPN offers enough U.S. servers to virtually guarantee a fast connection — but recent headlines may dissuade potential users.

• Monthly plan: $11.95/month
• One-year plan: $6.99/month (billed $83.88 every year)
• Two-year plan: $4.99/month (billed $119.76 every two years)
• Three-year plan: $3.49/month (billed $125.64 every three years)

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BEST FOR VPN NOVICES

PrivateVPN

New to VPNs? You should sign up for PrivateVPN's free weeklong trial even if you don't think it's the right provider for your needs — it's an easy way to get yourself up to speed with the technology.

• Monthly plan: $10.95/month
• Three-month plan: $7.50/month (billed $22.50 every three months)
• 12-month plan: $6/month (billed $72 every 12 months)

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