Hulu lands The Walking Dead spin-off and other AMC shows — but there's a catch

There's no doubt about it: Hulu is getting aggressive. Along with sewing up the subscription streaming rights for the TV classic Seinfeld, the service has also signed a deal with AMC Networks that will make it the exclusive streaming home for the network's new programming, including the upcoming spin-off series Fear the Walking Dead. But as with all things, it's important to check the fine print.

The blanket deal covers all primetime scripted drama and comedy shows from the many channels that fall under the AMC Networks banner. That includes BBC America, IFC, Sundance TV, and, of course, AMC itself. It's a lot of potential programming — but the Hulu deal only applies to new and upcoming series. So while the deal lets Hulu snatch away F...

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Hulu lands The Walking Dead spin-off and other AMC shows — but there's a catch