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Sally Rooney fans, rejoice! Hulu's limited-series adaptation of the Irish author's acclaimed debut novel is almost here. The creative minds behind the critically acclaimed "Normal People," Hulu's 2020 limited-series take on another Rooney title, reunited to bring "Conversations With Friends" to the small screen. Keep reading to find out how to watch "Conversations With Friends."


The top products in this article:

"Conversations With Friends," streaming May 15 on Hulu

"Normal People," now streaming on Hulu

Best TV deal right now: 65" Samsung 'The Frame' smart TV (2022 model), $2,000


Set in Dublin, "Conversations With Friends" is about a college student (played by Alison Oliver) and her former girlfriend and current best friend (played by Sasha Lane) who come into the orbit of a married couple. Complications ensue! Joe Alwyn ("The Favourite") and Jemima Kirke ("Girls") co-star in this new Hulu original series. 

For more streaming recommendations, check out our guide to everything that's new on Hulu this month, plus our looks at everything that's new on Amazon Prime Video and everything that's new on Paramount+. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about how to watch "Conversations With Friends."

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When does 'Conversations With Friends' come out?

"Conversations With Friends" premieres Sunday, May 15, 2022. The entire series is dropping on that date, so feel free to binge away.


Where to watch 'Conversations With Friends'?

In the United States, "Conversations With Friends" will stream exclusively on Hulu. 


Conversations with Friends -- "Episode 1"
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How to stream 'Conversations With Friends'

As you've probably figured out by now, you're going to need Hulu. But which Hulu? Hulu's basic, ad-supported plan costs $7 monthly, while its ad-free counterpart costs $13 monthly. Another option is Hulu + Live TV. It includes access to Disney+ and ESPN+, plus live-TV cable channels, such as Fox News, MSNBC and CNN. Prices for Hulu+ Live TV start at $70 a month. For an extra $6, you can get the Hulu+ Live TV, plus the ad-free version of Hulu. If you're a new user, you can try any tier of the platform free for 30 days. This means you can binge "Conversations With Friends" risk-free.


Is 'Conversations With Friends' a sequel to 'Normal People?'

While the two limited series are based on works by the same author, and both concern undergrads in Ireland, the storylines and characters of "Normal People" and "Conversations With Friends" do not overlap.

"Obviously [it] is a cousin of 'Normal People' in a way, but it's also quite different." Ed Guiney, who served as an executive producer on both projects, told the Hollywood Reporter.

At least Sally Rooney fans will have this sort-of crossover to enjoy: "Conversations With Friends'' features a new song by Phoebe Bridgers, the singer-songwriter who's been romantically linked to "Normal People" star Paul Mescal.


How many episodes of 'Conversations With Friends' are there?

"Conversations With Friends" tells its story in 12 episodes. All dozen eps are debuting on Hulu on Sunday, May 15, 2022. 


The best TV deals right now

Looking to upgrade your viewing experience at home so you can watch "Conversations With Friends," along with all the latest streaming shows and movies, in style? Keep reading to check out the best deals on 4K TVs -- and a recommendation for a TV wall mount.

Samsung's 'The Frame' QLED 4K smart TV 2022

Samsung's "The Frame" TV
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The latest edition of "The Frame" features a matte, anti-reflection display. The 1-inch-thick screen can stream all your favorite TV shows and movies in 4K resolution, and seamlessly transition to Art Mode to display your favorite paintings and photographs.

65" Samsung 'The Frame' smart TV (2022 model), $2,000

Last year's model (2021), meanwhile, is on sale at Amazon.

65" Samsung 'The Frame' smart TV (2021 model), $1,598 (reduced from $1,798)


58" Samsung 4K Crystal UHD LED smart TV with HDR: $478

Samsung 58" class 4K Crystal UHD LED smart TV with HDR
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This 58-inch LED smart 4K TV from Samsung features a processor that can upscale your favorite HD shows and streams.

Samsung 58" 4K Crystal UHD LED smart TV with HDR, $478 (regularly $600)


Full motion TV wall mount: $55

Full motion TV mount
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Mount your new TV with ease with this tilted, 4.8-star-rated wall mount. It's designed to handle televisions ranging in size from 47 to 84 inches. 

Full motion TV wall mount (for 47"-84" TVs), $55


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