'Candy' is Hulu's new true-crime series starring Jessica Biel — new episodes drop nightly starting May 9

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• "Candy" is a new limited series set to premiere May 9 exclusively on Hulu.
• The show tells the true story of Candy Montgomery, a housewife accused of murdering her best friend in 1980.
• Hulu subscriptions cost $7/month with ads or $13/month without ads.

Hulu's latest true-crime drama, "Candy," premieres on May 9. Instead of releasing weekly, Hulu will debut one new episode of "Candy" every night through May 13. 

The show stars Jessica Biel as Candy Montgomery, who was accused of the brutal axe murder of her best friend Betty Gore (Melanie Lynskey) in 1980. The crime occurred after a long affair between Candy and Betty's husband, Allan (Pablo Schreiber). The show also stars Timothy Simons and Raúl Esparza. 

Check out the trailer for 'Candy'

"Candy" is created by Nick Antosca and Robin Veith. Antosca previously co-created the Hulu true-crime series "The Act," which premiered in 2019.

Where to watch 'Candy'

You can watch new episodes of "Candy" exclusively on Hulu beginning May 9. Hulu will release one new episode every day through May 13.

Hulu's Basic plan costs $7 a month and gives you ad-supported access to Hulu's entire on-demand streaming library. For $13 a month, you can upgrade to Hulu's ad-free plan. 

You can also get Hulu as part of the Disney Bundle, which also includes access to Disney Plus and ESPN+ for a total of $14/month. This package saves you $8 a month compared to the regular combined cost of all three services. 

Hulu is supported on most major media devices, including smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and TV streaming sticks like Roku and Fire TV. For a full list of supported devices, check out Hulu's website. 

Can I watch 'Candy' for free? 

You can watch "Candy" for free if you sign up for Hulu's trial membership. New members are eligible for a 30-day free trial that includes access to the service's entire streaming library. 

Since "Candy" is being released over five days, you could sign up for the free trial on May 9 and watch new episodes as they air. 

How many episodes are in 'Candy' on Hulu? 

"Candy" has five episodes in total. One new episode will premiere on Hulu every day from May 9 to May 13. 

What time will new episodes of 'Candy' premiere on Hulu?

It's expected that new episodes of "Candy" will drop on their release dates at 12 a.m. ET. 

Has 'Candy' been renewed for a second season? 

"Candy" is being advertised as a five-episode event. A second season is not planned. 

What else can I watch on Hulu? 

Hulu is home to many popular networks shows and original series. The service also has a growing library of additional true-crime series, including "The Girl From Plainville," "The Act," and "Under the Banner of Heaven," which is currently airing weekly. 

For more details, check out our full guide to all of Hulu's plans and add-on packages.