Hulu, the popular TV show Web site, is trying its hand at commissioning its own shows at a time when its programming partners are starting to trim back the availability of content.

The online video site said yesterday it will be airing a six-episode half-hour documentary series called “A Day in the Life” produced by filmmaker Morgan Spurlock this summer.

Spurlock, best known for his food industry documentary “Super Size Me,” centers the series around a complete day in the lives of well-known people, including entrepreneur Richard Branson.

The announcement comes just months after leading online video service Netflix commissioned a 26-part TV series called “House of Cards” staring Kevin Spacey.