When the Argentinian series El Encargado (The Boss) quietly premiered on Hulu last year, it was instantly beloved by the few who saw it. The 11-episode dark comedy was fresh, smart, and highly addictive as it followed the adventures of Eliseo (the brilliant Guillermo Francella), a beloved concierge secretly and slyly scheming the wealthy tenants of the posh apartment he manages.
Privy to all their secrets, he finds a way to preserve his livelihood without exposing his true intentions. The last episode of season 1 left viewers on edge, so hopefully season 2, which premieres in a few days, picks up where it left off.
Where to watch El Encargado Season 2
The new season of El Encargado will be available to stream on Hulu starting November 29.
There are two ways to watch El Encargado Season 2: on Hulu or Hulu with Live TV.
El Encargado Season 2 on Hulu
“What is Hulu?” – said no one after the year 2010, but here is a refresher and a link to subscribe:
Hulu
Hulu may be on the cheaper side at just $7.99/month, but the on-demand streaming service boasts an ever-growing catalog of original series like The Handmaid’s Tale, primetime hits like Modern Family, and BBC imports like Killing Eve. It’s also where you’ll find FX’s critically acclaimed titles like Atlanta, Fargo, and Reservation Dogs. Hulu runs on ads, but if you can’t stand commercials, you can go ad-free for $17.99/month.
El Encargado Season 2 on Hulu with Live TV
You can also catch the latest season of El Encargado on Hulu’s live TV platform:
Hulu with Live TV
Combining the best of streaming and cable, Hulu with Live TV pairs Hulu’s original programming like Only Murders in the Building, imports like Normal People, and licensed ABC shows like Modern Family with live TV channels like CNN, CBS, and TCM to give you an all-in-one TV package. The plans start at $77/month (with ads), but for an additional fee, you can upgrade to a bundle that removes commercials and throws in Disney+ and ESPN+ to the mix.
Looking back, season 1 was an overlooked gem in streaming
Season 1 was an unassuming delight for viewers who chanced upon the show on Hulu, but El Encargado’s biting comedy should come as no surprise to those familiar with directors Gastón Duprat and Mariano Cohn’s work. The duo arguably perfected their black comic voice in the 2021 film Official Competition, starring Antonio Banderas and Penelope Cruz. The film bagged multiple awards, so one would think their follow-up work would’ve made a bigger splash instead of being relegated to hidden-gem status. But maybe this speaks to the state of streaming right now: overcrowded, with the ones worth seeing blurring in the background.
The first season available to watch on Hulu
There are currently 11 episodes of El Encargado available to stream on Hulu. Each of them runs for about half an hour, so it should be a breezy watch (perfect, in other words, for a weeknight binge).
Hulu
Hulu may be on the cheaper side at just $7.99/month, but the on-demand streaming service boasts an ever-growing catalog of original series like The Handmaid’s Tale, primetime hits like Modern Family, and BBC imports like Killing Eve. It’s also where you’ll find FX’s critically acclaimed titles like Atlanta, Fargo, and Reservation Dogs. Hulu runs on ads, but if you can’t stand commercials, you can go ad-free for $17.99/month.