May brings a variety of exciting new TV shows to watch. From comedies to sci-fi series, there’s something for everyone. “The Four Seasons” is a Netflix adaptation of the 1981 film.
Created by and starring Steve Carell and Colman Domingo, it follows three married couples whose friendship is tested when one divorces. The series premiered on May 1. Natasha Lyonne returns as Charlie Cale in Season 2 of the murder-mystery series “Poker Face.” Charlie continues to be on the run, meeting an eclectic group of people.
Guest stars include Cynthia Erivo, John Mulaney, and Giancarlo Esposito. It premieres on May 8. “Love, Death & Robots” is back for its fourth season on Netflix.
The adult animated sci-fi series showcases short films directed by notable talents like David Fincher and Jennifer Yuh Nelson. Season 4 premieres on May 15. “Forever” is a reimagining of Judy Blume’s 1975 YA novel, set in Los Angeles in 2018 with a largely Black cast.
It delves into the themes of first love and coming-of-age. The series premieres on May 8 on Netflix. “Duster” is an action drama set in 1972 in the Southwest US.
Created by JJ Abrams and LaToya Morgan, it stars Josh Holloway as a driver for a crime syndicate and Rachel Hilson as the FBI agent chasing him.
Exciting new premieres this May
It premieres on May 15 on Max.
“Murderbot” is a sci-fi series with a comic twist, starring Alexander Skarsgård as a rogue security robot. Based on Martha Wells’ book series, it mixes humor with its futuristic setting. The show premieres on May 16 on Apple TV+.
Nicole Kidman returns in “Nine Perfect Strangers,” which relocates to the Austrian Alps for its new season. The star-studded cast includes Henry Golding, Christine Baranski, and Mark Strong. It premieres on May 21 on Hulu and May 22 on Amazon Prime Video.
“Sirens” is a dark comedy starring Julianne Moore and Meghann Fahy, set over one weekend on a wealthy resort island. It explores themes of power, class, and control. The series premieres on May 22 on Netflix.
Matthew Goode stars in the crime thriller “Dept Q,” playing an abrasive detective heading a cold-case unit in Edinburgh. The series, based on Danish novels, premieres on May 29 on Netflix. “The Better Sister” features Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks as estranged sisters caught up in a murder investigation that resurfaces their old rivalry.
The thriller, based on a novel by Alafair Burke, premieres on May 29 on Prim. These are just some of the many new series debuting in May across various streaming platforms. Whether you enjoy relationship comedies, intense dramas, or thought-provoking sci-fi, there are plenty of options to keep you entertained this month.
