What is Hulu\u2019s new show Phony about?![\"Ellen](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792663571_132_compose.webp\")
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After Sonny is in a car crash, he wakes up in the hospital, glad to be alive. But relief soon turns into confusion and fear. He starts to suspect that the woman who has come to his bedside, claiming to be his mother and best friend, may be an imposter. Worse still, he seems to be the only one in his small town who thinks something is amiss with his mother, Ellen.<\/p>\n
Ellen, meanwhile, is concerned for Sonny. After the accident, she tries her best to restore normalcy and help Sonny recover, but as his behavior becomes increasingly erratic, Ellen grows desperate.<\/p>\n
As oddities and inconsistencies pile up, you\u2019ll be pulled into Sonny\u2019s quest for the truth, piecing together the puzzle alongside him. What unfolds is a mystery that blends humor with supernatural and sci-fi elements, keeping you inside Sonny\u2019s uncertainty about what\u2019s happened to his mother.<\/p>\n
At its heart, Phony is a coming-of-age story<\/a> about navigating teenage awkwardness, vulnerability, and seeing a parent in a new light. Luckily, Sonny\u2019s friends support him throughout the twists and turns, grounding the chaos with humor and heart.<\/p>\n When was Phony released? The show premiered with two episodes on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, just in time for Halloween<\/a>.<\/p>\n Where can I watch Phony?<\/p>\n The show streams on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers<\/a>.*<\/p>\n Who are the cast and characters in Phony? Find out who\u2019s playing Ellen and Sonny and get details on other confirmed cast members.<\/p>\n Connie Britton as Ellen<\/p>\n Britton (9-1-1,<\/a> Hulu), (FX\u2019s American Horror Story<\/a>, Hulu) plays Ellen, Sonny\u2019s only parent, his closest friend, and the principal of his school. After Sonny is in a car accident, Ellen tries to figure out how best to help and connect with her son as he recovers. But she appears to have changed in ways only Sonny can see.<\/p>\n Sam Nivola as Sonny<\/p>\n Up-and-comer Nivola plays Sonny, a teen trying to uncover what has happened to his mother while also figuring himself out.<\/p>\n More Phony Cast Members<\/p>\n Additional cast members include Grace Brennan, Maliq Johnson, Colter Lee, Meera Syal, and Mahaela Park.<\/p>\n How many episodes will Phony have?<\/p>\n There will be eight episodes in total.<\/p>\n Phony Episode Schedule<\/p>\n After the 2-episode premiere on October 20, new episodes arrive weekly until the finale on December 1.<\/p>\n Who is behind Hulu’s Phony?<\/p>\n Nick Paley (Broad City<\/a>, Hulu) created the show, wrote the first two episodes, and directed half of the first season. He executive produces the show with co-showrunner Anthony King. Other executive producers include Connie Britton, Charlie Alderman of Charlie\u2019s Production Company, and Drew Goddard and Sarah Esberg of Goddard Textiles. The show is produced by 20th Television.<\/p>\n Add Phony to Watchlist<\/a> (login required) or learn more on Hulu.com<\/a><\/p>\n What will you watch next this Huluween?![\"Sonny](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/1792663572_786_compose.webp\")
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