Whitney Matheson

USA TODAY

When it comes to original series, Hulu likes to take some chances. And while the site has debuted original animated and sci-fi shows before, it has never tried to blend them into something we'd never see on TV.

State of Syn, which debuts tomorrow, is essentially a futuristic motion comic. (Hulu bills it as a "3-D-enabled sci-fi motion novel.") The 10-episode series takes place in 2043 and stars Jewel Staite (Firefly) as a woman who begins investigating a tech monolith after her father dies mysteriously.

As we see in the trailer, State of Syn's plot hinges on a futuristic drug called "Vibe," which simulates synesthesia. Yes, I can see the potential in an opiate that enables users to "feel numbers and taste music" ...

I've seen the first couple episodes of State of Syn, and it takes some getting used to. Viewers wanting live action might be disappointed by the comic book-style layout. Comics fans and those open to more unconventional storytelling might dig it, though — and that's also the audience Hulu is hoping to attract with its upcoming State of Syn Google Glass app.

State of Syn premieres tomorrow (yep, Saturday) on Hulu.