Hulu Acquires Streaming Rights To Syfy's '12 Monkeys'

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Hulu will stream episodes of Syfy series 12 Monkeys and Battlestar Galactica as part of a wide-ranging deal with Syfy parent NBCUniversal.

The OTT streaming service will offer the freshman season of 12 Monkeys in its entirety beginning Feb. 24, according to network officials. The time-travel series will launch its second season April 18.

Also included in the deal is Syfy’s classic hit series Battlestar Galactica as well as 1980s comedy series Saved By The Bell. In addition, Hulu subscribers will have access to kids-targeted programs Bob the Builder, Thomas and Friends and Barney.

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.