As expected, Hulu is being released from beta today:
Beginning today, consumers in the U.S. can go to Hulu.com to watch a large selection of hit TV shows, movies, clips and more in high-quality – anytime, for free. On Hulu.com, consumers can enjoy one of the largest selections of legal, free videos from more than 50 top broadcast networks, cable networks, movie studios and web-centric content providers. Hulu’s library offers full-length episodes from more than 250 TV series. In addition, Hulu offers 100 full-length feature films. Hulu also provides short clips from 150 more TV series as well as 50 additional films.
There’s tons of content, but I’d hoped for complete seasons of episodes at launch… However, there’s still no episode availability rhyme or reason (that I can discern). For example, where’d Burn Notice go? I also thought we’d have seen a more dramatic visual refresh and improved navigation… Though, one of Hulu’s strengths is that simple, straight forward interface (of long lists).
If you’re not one of the 200+ people responsible for my carpal tunnel syndrome I already invited, go sign yourself up here.