From reboots and thrillers to dark comedies and sci-fi, this May brings a jam-packed lineup of new TV series worth your screen time. Whether you’re into nostalgic remakes, action-packed adventures, or stylish mysteries, here are ten standout shows to catch this month.
1. The Four Seasons (TBD – Peacock)
Tina Fey co-creates and stars in this comedic update of the 1981 film about three wealthy couples who vacation together through the year — until one pair breaks up, rattling the group. With a cast including Steve Carell, Will Forte, and Colman Domingo, the series blends cozy nostalgia with a sharp lens on long-term relationships. Think: dinner parties in chunky sweaters with emotional baggage.
2. Poker Face – Season 2 (May 8 – Peacock US / Sky Max & NOW UK)
Natasha Lyonne returns as Charlie Cale, the scrappy sleuth who can smell a lie from a mile away. With a new crime boss chasing her, this season’s guest stars include Awkwafina, Giancarlo Esposito, and Katie Holmes. From funeral homes to alligator farms, the 70s-inspired mystery-of-the-week series is still fast, fun, and full of snark.
3. Forever (May 8 – Netflix)
Judy Blume’s groundbreaking YA novel gets a 21st-century refresh set in 2018 Los Angeles. Starring Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr., this romance dives into Black teen love, identity, and first experiences. Created by Mara Brock Akil (Girlfriends), it’s a modern take on Blume’s controversial classic — raw, relatable, and heartfelt.
4. Duster (May 15 – Max US)
Created by JJ Abrams and LaToya Morgan, this retro crime drama follows a reckless getaway driver (Josh Holloway) and the determined FBI agent (Rachel Hilson) hunting him in 1972 Southwest America. With knife fights, dust storms, and double-crosses, Duster is a gritty, chaotic ride with old-school flair.
5. Murderbot (May 16 – Apple TV+ International)
Alexander Skarsgård voices a sarcastic rogue robot who’d rather binge-watch shows than follow orders. Based on Martha Wells’ beloved Murderbot Diaries, this clever sci-fi series is part Blade Runner, part Black Mirror, and all snark. Bonus: a show-within-a-show featuring John Cho and Jack McBrayer.
6. Nine Perfect Strangers – Season 2 (May 21 – Hulu US / May 22 – Prime Video UK)
Nicole Kidman returns as Masha, the ever-morphing wellness guru now running retreats in the snowy Alps. With a new cast of troubled guests (Henry Golding, Mark Strong, Christine Baranski), the show leans into its psychedelic chaos and eyebrow-raising therapy sessions. And yes, the wigs are back.
7. Sirens (May 22 – Netflix International)
Julianne Moore plays a domineering philanthropist with a grip on an elite island community in this dark comedy. Meghann Fahy and Milly Alcock co-star as sisters caught in a manipulative web. Created by Maid’s Molly Smith Metzler, it’s class warfare, power games — and maybe mythological weirdness — all in one intense weekend.
8. Dept Q (May 29 – Netflix International)
Scott Frank (The Queen’s Gambit) adapts the Danish detective novels into a UK-set crime thriller starring Matthew Goode as a brooding cop running a misfit cold-case unit in Edinburgh. With Kelly Macdonald and Shirley Henderson in the mix, this broody procedural has prestige potential written all over it.
9. The Better Sister (May 29 – Prime Video International)
Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks star as estranged sisters forced to reconnect after a murder shakes their already complicated family dynamic. Adapted from Alafair Burke’s novel, this psychological thriller dives into secrets, status, and sibling rivalry — with twists to spare.
10. And Just Like That… – Season 3 (May 30 – HBO / Max US)
Carrie Bradshaw returns in the next chapter of Sex and the City. She’s writing a novel, navigating long-distance love with Aiden, and still rocking iconic shoes. With the return of Charlotte, Miranda, Seema, Lisa, and new faces like Rosie O’Donnell, this season teases personal reinvention — and maybe a bit of chaos.
Which of these premieres are you most excited to stream first?
