Glen Powell's 12-Part R-Rated Series That Switches Genres Becomes Major Streaming Hit

Sep 06, 2026 - 01:08

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Glen Powell's 12-Part R-Rated Series That Switches Genres Becomes Major Streaming Hit

Published Sep 5, 2026, 4:50 PM EDT

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Glen Powell is taking over streaming with the return of his hit series. Powell continues to show off his star power after the actor's breakout role in Top Gun: Maverick. While that has mostly come from the big screen, with Powell's list of movies including hits like Anyone but You and Twisters, the actor has also made a move to TV. That is not new, as Powell also had a voice role in Jurassic Park: Camp Cretaceous, the Netflix animated series that is part of one of the most iconic movie franchises of all time, and which ran for five seasons.

Now, Powell's multi-season series is Chad Powers, a sports comedy that sees him pull double duty. In Hulu's Chad Powers, Powell gives life to Russ Holliday, a former college quarterback who had everything to make it big in the NFL, until he let his ego and arrogance throw all of that away in the biggest game of his life. Using Hollywood-grade prosthetics, Russ creates the Chad Powers persona, starting fresh with all of his talent but none of his attitude. After season 2 debuted recently on September 3, Chad Powers has now become the most-watched TV show on Hulu.

Chad Powers Season 2's Release Change Is Paying Off

Glen Powell in Chad Powers season 2 in a basement with masks around him on the wall

Chad Powers currently ranks higher than hit series like The Shards, Furious, Adults, and more on Hulu's Top 10 TV shows chart. A few crucial changes happened between seasons, ensuring the new episodes' success. Chad Powers season 2 has a different release schedule. Back when season 1 of the sports comedy created by Powell and Loki's Michael Waldron was released on September 30, 2025, Chad Powers had a weekly release schedule. The first two episodes of the season dropped together, while the rest of its six episodes aired on Hulu every week until October 28, 2025.

When Chad Powers season 2 came to Hulu on September 3, all six of its episodes dropped at once. The comedy series has found major streaming success through its new binge release model. Another significant change in Chad Powers season 2 is the fact that the show switches genres towards its final couple of episodes. Surprisingly, a revenge storyline infuses Chad Powers with thriller elements, making it a twisty new addition to Hulu's library of movies and TV shows in September. Powell's latest release has also risen to the top of streaming due to its positive reception from critics and Hulu subscribers alike.

Chad Powers Season 2's Reception Is A Major Improvement

Chad Powers has seen a major rise in its critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes from season 1 to season 2. The show's first batch of episodes sits at a decent 60% based on 52 reviews, whereas Chad Powers season 2 is at a rare perfect 100% though it is based on only nine reviews so far, so the score could fluctuate in the coming days. Additionally, the audience has spoken, and it is following the critics.

Chad Powers season 1 has a high 84% with viewers, while season 2 boasts a near-perfect 94%. In ScreenRant's Chad Powers season 2 review, I gave the new episodes a 9 out of 10 score, saying, "Glen Powell shows off star power as Hulu's comedy turns up the tension." Chad Powers' newfound streaming success bodes well for season 3's chances after a major cliffhanger ending.