Hulu has announced its 2014 original programming lineup including the debut of its reality spoof The Hotwives of Orland and Deadbeat (pictured above), an original comedy about ghosts.
The streaming television site will feature a total of 16 series as part of its Hulu Originals lineup. A Hulu Plus subscription is not required to view the original content.
"Whether in the comfort of your living room or on-the-go watching on tablets and phones, our New Year’s resolution is to help you discover your new favorite television show or two (or ten) – only on Hulu," Charlotte Koh, head of development at Hulu Originals, wrote in a blog post.
The push for original content comes as Hulu continues to add subscribers and increase its revenue. The company announced that it had 5 million paying viewers in 2013 and brought in $1 billion.
However it has lost some ground on original content to Netflix, whose original series House of Cards and Orange is the New Black have garnered critical and popular acclaim. Netflix original content drew six Golden Globes nominationsa.
Amazon also continues to make inroads on original content and will soon features Extant, which will start Halle Berry and be co-produced by Steven Spielberg television production company.
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