Hulu's '4x20: Quick Hits' Celebrates Pot Culture Trailblazers

The anthology series spotlights the arts, crafts, and enterprises inspired by marijuana on 4/20.

Apr. 20, 2026 at 11:19am

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Hulu's new anthology series '4x20: Quick Hits' marks April 20th, or 4/20, with four 20-minute documentaries exploring the history and culture of marijuana in America. The films take a lighthearted, nostalgic look at the people and stories that have shaped the pot industry and counterculture, from the rise of artisanal glassblowing to the making of the stoner comedy classic 'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.' While the series doesn't glorify drug use, it celebrates the creativity, community, and activism that have emerged around cannabis over the decades.

Why it matters

As marijuana becomes increasingly mainstream, with millions of Americans now reporting regular use, '4x20: Quick Hits' provides a timely look back at the plant's complex history and the trailblazers who helped pave the way, despite facing legal challenges. The series offers an entertaining and educational perspective on how cannabis culture has evolved from a counterculture phenomenon to a booming industry and accepted part of American life.

The details

The four documentaries that make up '4x20: Quick Hits' each take a unique angle on the history and impact of marijuana. 'Bong Voyage' chronicles the rise and fall of artisanal glassblower Jason Harris, while 'Highly Unlikely' reminisces about the making of the groundbreaking stoner comedy 'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle.' 'The Legend of Ganjasaurus Rex' recounts an act of community filmmaking in Humboldt County, California in the late 1980s, where locals created a monster movie as a proxy war with authorities. The most serious film, 'High Times,' looks at the history of the iconic pot-centric magazine and its founder Tom Forçade.

  • The anthology series '4x20: Quick Hits' premiered on Hulu on April 20, 2026.
  • The films explore various moments in marijuana history, from the late 1980s to the present day.

The players

Jimmy Kimmel

The comedian and TV host is an executive producer on '4x20: Quick Hits.'

Tom Forçade

The founder of High Times magazine, which is the subject of one of the documentaries.

Dana Beal

A Yippie co-founder and lifelong cannabis activist who is featured in the 'High Times' documentary.

John Cho

One of the stars of the stoner comedy 'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle,' which is profiled in the 'Highly Unlikely' documentary.

Kal Penn

The other star of 'Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle,' who is featured in the 'Highly Unlikely' documentary.

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What’s next

Viewers can watch the full 90-minute version of 'The Legend of Ganjasaurus Rex' documentary online after watching the 20-minute version in the '4x20: Quick Hits' anthology.

The takeaway

As marijuana becomes increasingly mainstream, '4x20: Quick Hits' offers an entertaining and educational look back at the plant's complex history, celebrating the creativity, community, and activism that have emerged around cannabis over the decades, despite the legal challenges faced by many pioneers in the industry.