After April showers, May brings flowers and the premieres of these 60 titles in the US and beyond.
Below is our curated list of 60 programs from countries in Africa, Asia, North America, and South America that are premiering or being added to schedules/offerings in the US and other territories in May 2026. Additional program premieres are listed on our “viewing guide” page.
(For details about the premieres of programs from the UK, Ireland, English-speaking Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, and original-language/English-subtitled programs from countries in Europe, please visit The British TV Place, The Down Under TV Place, and The Euro TV Place.)
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The Boss: Season 4 (Argentina)
In the new season of this award-winning dark comedy-thriller, Eliseo (Guillermo Francella, All Hail, Nada) becomes the most influential person in the country, but a conspiracy led by his longtime rival, Matías Zambrano (Gabriel Goity, Rest in Peace), threatens to bring Eliseo to ruin.
The Boss: Season 4, a Hulu Original, premieres in the US on Friday, May 1, exclusively on Hulu, and internationally on Disney+.
Glory (India)
Set in the high-stakes world of Indian boxing, this mystery thriller follows brothers Dev (Divyenndu, The Railway Men: The Untold Story of Bhopal 1984) and Ravi (Pulkit Samrat, Jai Ho) as they try to uncover the truth behind both the brutal assault on their sister and the mysterious murder of a rising Olympic boxing star, all while navigating a troubled reunion with their father, Raghubir (Suvinder Vicky, Cat, Kohrra), a renowned boxing coach.
Glory, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Friday, May 1, exclusively in Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Impuros: Season 6 (Brazil)
The new season of this crime drama opens after a brutal attack on Evandro’s (Raphael Logam, Overhaul) family, which kicks off a ruthless plan of revenge, as he is determined to bring down his former allies, even if it puts his own empire at risk. Meanwhile, Morello (Rui Ricardo Diaz, Desperate Lies) allies himself with his fugitive daughter, Inês (Karize Brum, Sunshine), her husband, Afonso (João Vitor Silva, The Secret Agent), and a group of former militia police officers, with the goal of reducing drug trafficking in Rio de Janeiro’s communities. But with each driven by their own interests, their closest ties are about to break, and each choice leaves deep scars.
Impuros: Season 6, a Hulu Original, premieres in the US on Friday, May 1, exclusively on Hulu, and internationally on Disney+.
Son-in-Law (Mexico)
In this new comedy movie, ambitious José Sánchez (Adrian Vazquez, Natural Born Narco, Lord of the Skies) becomes a feared political operator known as El Serpiente after a rough business streak. Staying on top requires one last deal, the most dangerous of all, and this time, neither his memorable mustache nor his gift of gab will be enough.
Son-in-Law, a Netflix Film, premieres globally on Friday, May 1, exclusively in Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Travis Japan Summer Vacation!! in the USA (Japan)
This documentary follows pop group Travis Japan as they embark on a summer road trip through the Rocky Mountains. Divided into teams, one hits the road by RV, the other dives into local culture. With new horizons to explore and heartfelt connections to make, this road trip promises to be unlike any other for them.
Travis Japan Summer Vacation!! in the USA, a Hulu Original, premieres in the US on Friday, May 1, exclusively on Hulu, and internationally on Disney+.
Margarita: Make Your Story Count: Season 2 (Argentina)
Following on from the events in the first season, the new season of this teen drama follows Margarita’s (Mora Bianchi, Protectors) struggle as she joins forces with Fach (Franco Yan) and other allies, who gradually join the side of good. Their goal: defeat the villainous Delfina (Isabel Macedo, Love After Loving) once and for all.
Margarita: Make Your Story Count: Season 2, a Max Original, premieres globally on Monday, May 4, exclusively on HBO Max and, where available, its digital channels, including HBO Max on Prime Channels.
The Rhythm of Revenge (Thailand)
In this drama, singer Poona (Saranya Chunhasart, Mekong) dreams of both stardom and uncovering the truth behind her parents’ deaths. For the latter, she forms an alliance with police officer Chaiya (Santiraj Kulnoppakiet, Game of Love), as the hunt turns personal. The Rhythm of Revenge premieres in the US and other territories on Monday, May 4, on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Lex Africana (France-Senegal)
Set in Senegal’s capital of Dakar, this thriller miniseries follows Gabriel Thiam (Seydina Baldé, Murder in Blois, They Were Ten, ZeroZeroZero), an architect who spent a long time in Asia training to be, and becoming, a martial arts expert. But his return to Dakar is not a happy occasion. His politician father, Lamine, died suddenly, and Gabriel has come home for the funeral. Convinced that his father’s death was no accident, Gabriel embarks on his own intense investigation to find the killer and mete out his own special brand of justice. His digging leads him to the nefarious activities of the UWK, a notorious and powerful criminal organization.
If there is anything good in all of this, it’s that Gabriel isn’t alone in his quest for truth and justice. He has found unwavering support from several allies, including Racine (Eriq Ebouane, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, Liaison), the chancellor of the African Confederation; Lika (Aicha Ba, Salma, Manjak), a brilliant Senegalese lawyer and his lost first love; and Lauren (Maud Baecker, Camilla Läckberg’s Erica, Love and Trouble in Paris), a captivating humanitarian doctor who awakens new passions within him.
Costarring Richard Samme (A French Village, Pale Mountains), Mark Grosy (Master Crimes, Deadly Tropics), and Serge Crozon-Cazin (The Gray House), Lex Africana premieres in the US and Canada on Tuesday, May 5, exclusively on MHz Choice and its digital channels, including MHz Choice on Prime Channels.
Citadel: Season 2 (US)
In the new season of this spy thriller, a terrifying new threat emerges, pulling elite operatives Mason Kane (Richard Madden, Game of Thrones, Bodyguard), Nadia Sinh (Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Quantico, Heads of State), and Bernard Orlick (Stanley Tucci, Conclave, Inside Man) back into action. Now they must recruit an unlikely team of skilled new operatives and launch a globe-spanning mission to stop a conspiracy that could reshape humanity.
Lesley Manville (Magpie Murders) and Ashleigh Cummings (Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries) return for the new season, joined by new cast members Jack Reynor (The Perfect Couple), Matt Berry (What We Do in the Shadows), and Lina El Arabi (Furies).
Citadel: Season 2, an Amazon Original Series, premieres globally as a seven-episode binge on Wednesday, May 6, exclusively on Prime Video. (You can add it to your watchlist now.)
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Worst Ex Ever: Season 2 (US)
From murderous vendettas to violent kidnappings, this true-crime docuseries returns with more real-life accounts of abuse and survival that capture what happens when love takes a nightmarish turn.
Worst Ex Ever: Season 2, a Netflix Docuseries, premieres globally on Wednesday, May 6, exclusively on Netflix.
M.I.A. (US)
Set in the Florida Keys, this crime thriller follows Etta Tiger Jonze (Shannon Gisela, Her Study of A Killer), who dreams of a life in Miami’s glittering, sub-tropical kingdom. But when her family’s drug-running business shatters in tragedy, she embarks on a different kind of journey, a dangerous one through Miami’s neon-lit criminal underbelly that will define who she is and, ultimately, what she’s capable of.
Costars include Cary Elwes (The Princess Bride), Danay Garcia (Fear the Walking Dead), Brittany Adebumola (The Other Black Girl), Dylan Jackson (Godfather of Harlem), Alberto Guerra (The Accident), Maurice Compte (Narcos), Gerardo Celasco (The Waterfront), and Marta Milans (The Minions of Midas).
M.I.A., a Peacock Original, premieres in the US on Thursday, May 7, exclusively on Peacock.
My Dearest Assassin (Thailand)
In this action thriller, Lhan, a Vietnamese girl with a rare blood type, is hunted by Pruek, a ruthless treasure hunter who cold-bloodedly murdered her parents. She is rescued by Poh, the leader of the assassin organization known as House 89, and given refuge in Thailand. Raised as one of their own, Lhan grows up alongside Pran, Poh’s biological son, and M, an orphan Poh took in. Pran is tasked with protecting Lhan at all costs, and over time, their bond deepens into an intimate relationship. However, their happiness is shattered when Pruek tracks Lhan down again, hell-bent on taking her blood. Meanwhile, Lhan uncovers an unexpected truth about why she was brought into House 89. With her blood once again making her a target, Lhan channels her lifelong vengeance against the killer of her parents, fighting alongside the person she loves, determined to claim her freedom and never run again.
Starring Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul (AI Love You), Thanapob Leeratanakachorn (Ghost Lab), and Sivakorn Adulsuttikul, My Dearest Assassin, a Netflix Film, premieres globally on Thursday, May 7, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
The Terror: Devil in Silver (US)
Based on Victor LaValle’s novel The Devil in Silver, this third installment of the horror anthology series The Terror stars Dan Stevens (Downton Abbey, Zero Day, Gaslit) as Pepper, a working-class moving man who, through a combination of bad luck and a bad temper, finds himself wrongfully committed to New Hyde Psychiatric Hospital, an institution filled with the people society would rather forget.
There, he must contend with patients who work against him, doctors who harbor grim secrets, and perhaps even the Devil himself. As Pepper navigates a hellscape where nothing is as it seems, he finds that the only path to freedom is to face down the entity which thrives on the suffering within New Hyde’s walls… although doing so may prove that the worst demons of all live inside him.
Costars include Judith Light (Before, Out of My Mind), CCH Pounder (Rustin, NCIS: New Orleans), Aasif Mandvi (Evil, This Way Up), John Benjamin Hickey (The Big C, Lilly), Stephen Root (Barry, Heads of State), Michael Aronov (The Americans, Operation Finale), Marin Ireland (Sneaky Pete, Glass Chin), Chinaza Uche (Silo, A Good Person), Hampton Fluker (Shades of Blue, Instant Family), b (WeCrashed, You), Hayward Leach (Tom Swift, Love Life), and Philip Ettinger (First Reformed, I Know This Much Is True).
The Terror: Devil in Silver, an AMC Studios Original Series, premieres in the US and Canada on Thursday, May 7, exclusively on AMC+, Shudder, and their digital channels, including AMC+ on Prime Channels and Shudder on Prime Channels. New episodes will drop weekly through the season finale on June 11.
The Devil in Silver: A Novel by Victor LaValle
Lukkhe (India)
In this musical action drama series, a young athlete infiltrates the wild and dangerous world of Punjab’s rap music to investigate a drug syndicate, only to find himself torn between love, family, guilt, and brotherhood.
Starring Raashii Khanna (Farzi), rapper-songwriter King, Palak Tiwari (Romeo S3), and Lakshvir Singh Saran (The Fame Game), Lukkhe premieres globally on Friday, May 8, exclusively on Prime Video.
My Royal Nemesis (South Korea)
In this romantic comedy, Kang Dan-Sim (Lim Ji-Yeon, The Glory, The Killing Vote), a Joseon-era villain, dies by poison. Then she awakens in 2026 in the body of unknown actress Shin Seo-Ri on the set of a historical drama. Elsewhere in Seoul is ruthless chaebol heir Cha Se-Kye (Heo Nam-Jun, When the Stars Gossip, When the Phone Rings), who may be Dan-Sim’s last chance to rewrite her fate.
My Royal Nemesis, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Friday, May 8, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Remarkably Bright Creatures (US)
Based on Shelby Van Pelt’s best-selling book of the same name, this drama stars Sally Field (Norma Rae, Steel Magnolias) as Tova, a widow who works at a local aquarium. Tova finds joy again when she forms an unlikely bond with Marcellus (Alfred Molina, Three Pines, Chocolat), a curmudgeonly Giant Pacific Octopus, and a wayward young man (Lewis Pullman, Outer Range, Lessons in Chemistry) who comes to town in search of family. Together, they will uncover a mystery that will lead them to a life-changing discovery and restore their sense of wonder.
Costarring Colm Meaney (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine), Joan Chen (Twin Peaks), Kathy Baker (The Ranch), Beth Grant (The Bondsman), and Sofia Black-D’Elia (Single Drunk Female), Remarkably Bright Creatures, a Netflix Film, premieres globally on Friday, May 8, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
Unconditional (Israel)
This new thriller series follows a mother-daughter vacation-turned-nightmare when 25-year-old Gali (Talia Lynne Ronn) is arrested for drug smuggling in Moscow. Her mother, Orna (Liraz Chamami, Bad Boy), refuses to accept the charges, but her fight for Gali’s freedom pulls her into a deadly web of crime and corruption.
Unconditional premieres globally with two episodes on Friday, May 8, exclusively on Apple TV. New episodes will drop every Friday through June 19.
K-Everything with Daniel Dae Kim (US)
In this four-part docuseries, Daniel Dae Kim (Lost, Hawaii Five-O) explores the forces behind Korea’s cultural rise, tracing how distinct traditions evolved into global phenomena. In Seoul, he meets with some of the biggest stars in the K-pop business to reveal how Korean pop harnessed the devotion of worldwide superfans to dominate the charts. From K-drama film sets to cutting-edge special effects studios, he examines the dramatic ascent of K-film, from an era of strict censorship to Oscar® triumphs and record-shattering streaming success for K-dramas. Kim also attends a vibrant kimchi festival in Pyeongchang, and discovers how K-food is reshaping dining across the globe, from street food to three Michelin-starred restaurants. Lastly, in photo studios, factories, and beauty clinics, he unpacks the innovation and influence behind K-beauty, and how South Korea became the cosmetics capital of the world.
K-Everything with Daniel Dae Kim, a CNN Original Series, premieres in the US on Saturday, May 9, at 8am ET, on CNN International, with streaming available on the CNN app in the US.
Song of the Samurai (Japan)
Set in Kyoto at the end of the Edo period, this new action drama series explores the intense and passionate lives of the Shinsengumi, the iconic samurai force that defended Kyoto in the final years of Japan’s shogunate. After street brawler Toshizo Hijikata (Yuki Yamada) finds a new kind of family in Isami Kondo and Soji Okita, he and his comrades in the Shinsengumi forge a bond of loyalty, tested by betrayal, illness, and war, as they fight not only their enemies but their own ideals. Song of the Samurai premieres in the US on Saturday, May 9, on HBO Max and its digital channels, including HBO Max on Prime Channels.
The Puzzle Room with David Kwong (US)
In this new video podcast series, renowned magician, mentalist, and New York Times crossword constructor David Kwong personalizes each puzzle for a pair of celebrity guests, leading to plenty of unexpected epiphanies and clues. It’s a clever, high-energy game night for the stars and viewers alike, led by the ultimate puzzle master. The Puzzle Room with David Kwong, a Netflix Podcast Series, premieres globally on Monday, May 11, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Tucci in Italy: Season 2 (US)
Following on from his adventures in the first season of this food and travel series (which came about after CNN cancelled his original series, Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy, due to cost-cutting), the new season sees Stanley Tucci (Big Night, Conclave) visiting five more regions in Italy, including Le Marche, whose many culinary delights have escaped the attention of international tourists. In Campania and its famed capital of Naples, he celebrates a once-forgotten vine grape, and in Veneto, he wades into the controversy over the origins of tiramisu. Stanley also visits two very different islands: Sardinia, where he explores the relationship between food and longevity, and Sicily, where a multicultural history has left a delicious mark on its cuisine.
Tucci in Italy: Season 2 premieres in the US on Monday, May 11, on National Geographic, with streaming available starting May 12 on Disney+ and Hulu.
Stream Tucci in Italy: Season 1
Stream Stanley Tucci: Searching For Italy (predecessor to Tucci in Italy)
Marty, Life Is Short (US)
This film is the definitive documentary on beloved comedian Martin Short (Only Murders in the Building, Saturday Night Live), who looks back on a life fueled by joy. Featuring classic clips, fresh interviews, and star-studded, never-before-seen home movies, the documentary takes a look at one of the most influential comedians of a generation. Marty, Life Is Short, a Netflix Documentary, premieres globally on Tuesday, May 12, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
The Punisher: One Last Kill (US)
In this TV special, as Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal, The Punisher, His & Hers) searches for meaning beyond revenge, an unexpected force pulls him back into the fight.
The Punisher: One Last Kill, a Disney+ Original, premieres in the US on Tuesday, May 12, at 9pm ET, exclusively on Disney+.
U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men’s National Soccer Team (US)
This five-episode docuseries exclusively chronicles the United States Men’s National Soccer Team (USMNT) in the leadup to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America this June. Filmed over the course of four years, it follows Christian Pulisic, Tyler Adams, Tim Weah, Weston McKennie, and an array of U.S. players on their personal and collective journeys toward their sport’s signature global event.
U.S. Against the World: Four Years with the Men’s National Soccer Team, an HBO Original Sports Documentary Series, premieres in the US on Tuesday, May 12, at 9pm , on HBO, with streaming available on HBO Max and its digital channels, including HBO Max on Prime Channels.
The A List: 15 Stories from Asia and Pacific Diasporas (US)
This documentary is a tapestry of personal vignettes from across the Asian American, Native Hawai’ian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) communities in America. The film captures lived experiences from high-profile celebrities like award-winning actress Sandra Oh (Killing Eve), to unsung heroes like Madelyn Yu, a retired nurse in New Jersey. These intimate, first-person accounts invite viewers to question umbrella terms like “Asian American” and “AAPI,” and instead draw focus to the individuals and the communities themselves. The A List: 15 Stories from Asia and Pacific Diasporas, an HBO Original Documentary, premieres in the US on Wednesday, May 13, on HBO Max and its digital channels, including HBO Max on Prime Channels.
Between Father and Son (Mexico)
In this steamy, short-form drama series, a successful lawyer (Pamela Almanza, The Manny) visits her fiancé’s (Erick Elías, The Accident) family home, where she grows dangerously close to his troubled son (Graco Sendel, Domenica Montero) amid buried tensions and ominous secrets.
Between Father and Son, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Wednesday, May 13, exclusively on Netflix. You can set a reminder for it now.
Off Campus (US)
Based on Elle Kennedy’s best-selling “Off-Campus” book series, this college drama follows an elite ice hockey team and the women in their lives, as they grapple with love, heartbreak, and self-discovery, forging deep friendships and enduring bonds while navigating the complexities that come with transitioning into adulthood. The first season follows the opposites-attract romance between quiet songwriter Hannah (Ella Bright, Malory Towers) and Briar University’s all-star hockey athlete, Garrett (Belmont Cameli, Saved by the Bell).
Off Campus, an Amazon Original Series, premieres globally on Wednesday, May 13, exclusively on Prime Video. (You can add it to your watchlist now.)
“Off-Campus” novels by Elle Kennedy
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Nemesis (US)
This crime thriller series is the story of two men on either side of the law, a tale of what happens when an unstoppable force (an expert criminal) meets an immovable object (a brilliant police detective).
Starring Matthew Law (The Oval, Abbott Elementary) and Y’lan Noel (Lady in the Lake, Insecure), Nemesis, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Thursday, May 14, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
On the Roam: Season 2 (US)
This docuseries follows Jason Momoa (“Aquaman” films, Chief of War) as he travels the country chasing art, adventure, and friendship through the lens of craftsmanship.
On the Roam: Season 2, a Max Original Documentary Series, premieres in the US on Thursday, May 14, exclusively on HBO Max and its digital channels, including HBO Max on Prime Channels. New episodes will drop weekly through the season finale on June 18.
Soul Mate (Japan)
In this new drama series, Ryu (Hayato Isomura, Alice in Borderland), haunted by guilt and doubt, flees Japan for Berlin and is saved by Korean boxer Johan (Taecyeon, Vincenzo). Their chance encounter binds their destiny for years to come.
Soul Mate, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Thursday, May 14, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
The Crash (UK)
This documentary takes a deep dive into a volatile relationship, examining shifting narratives to explore where a fatal mistake ends and cold-blooded murder begins. Seventeen-year-old Mackenzie Shirilla was driving her boyfriend, Dom, and his friend, Davion, home from a party when the car slammed into a brick building at 100 miles per hour in Strongsville, Ohio, leaving two of them dead. But as detectives comb through the wreckage, what first appears to be a tragic accident begins to look like a calculated crime scene. The Crash, a Netflix Documentary, premieres globally on Friday, May 15, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Dutton Ranch (US)
This Yellowstone spin-off and sequel sees Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly, Britannia, True Detective) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser, Rogue, Olympus Has Fallen) fight to build a future together in South Texas, far from the ghosts of Yellowstone. As they collide with brutal new realities, a ruthless rival ranch will stop at nothing to protect its empire.
Costars include Ed Harris (Pollock, The Truman Show), Annette Bening (American Beauty, Apples Never Fall), Finn Little (Yellowstone), Juan Pablo Raba (Narcos), Jai Courtney (American Primeval), J.R. Villarreal (Lanmdman), Marc Menchaca (American Rust), and Natalie Alyn Lind (The Goldbergs).
Dutton Ranch, a Paramount+ Original Series, premieres globally with two episodes on Friday, May 15, exclusively on Paramount+ and its digital channels, including Paramount+ on Prime Channels. The series will also air on the Paramount Network beginning May 15, at 8pm ET/PT, with two episodes, and then weekly throughout the series’ nine-episode first season.
The WONDERfools (South Korea)
Set in 1999, this adventure comedy series is about a group of neighborhood misfits who unexpectedly gain superpowers and must band together to take on villains threatening world peace.
Starring Park Eun-bin (Extraordinary Attorney Woo, The King’s Affection), Cha Eun-woo (Wonderful World, Island), Kim Hae-sook (Mr. Plankton, Gyeongseong Creature), Choi Dae-hoon (When Life Gives You Tangerines, Pro Bono), Im Seong-jae (Gangnam B-Side, The Worst of Evil), and Son Hyun-joo (The Good Detective, Itaewon Class), The WONDERfools, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Friday, May 15, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Independent Lens: Light of the Setting Sun (US)
This documentary centers on a Chinese family’s multigenerational trauma, which unfolds across time, place, and identity. Turning the camera inward, filmmaker Vicky Du traces her family’s mental illness back to the Chinese Communist Revolution of 1949. Spanning Taipei, Taiwan, and New Jersey, the film explores identity, gender roles, and whether healing can break the cycle for future generations.
Independent Lens: Light of the Setting Sun has its US broadcast premiere on Monday, May 18, at 10pm ET, on PBS (check your local listings), with streaming available on PBS.org and the PBS app.
American Masters: W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel with a Cause (US)
This documentary explores the remarkable journey of author and activist W.E.B. Du Bois, examining how he transcended the social constraints of the early 20th century and worked to elevate the lives of Black people worldwide. Born just five years after the Emancipation Proclamation, Du Bois lived a life marked by cultural influence, passing away in Ghana on the eve of the 1963 March on Washington.
American Masters: W.E.B. Du Bois: Rebel with a Cause has its US broadcast premiere on Tuesday, May 19, at 9pm ET, on PBS (check your local listings), with streaming available on PBS.org and the PBS app.
Forever Young: A Grammy® Salute to Rod Stewart Live (US)
This two-hour television event honors Sir Rod Stewart, the Grammy® Award-winning, two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, and one of the best-selling artists in music history. The special also reveals the man behind the music. Stewart invites viewers backstage for an intimate interview reflecting on his extraordinary life, devotion to his family, and enduring passion for performing. Featuring rare archival footage and exclusive behind-the-scenes access, the program captures the superstar still at full throttle as Stewart and his band launch the extended U.S. leg of his “One Last Time” tour, which kicked off in 2024 and has evolved into a multi-year, must-see global event driven by overwhelming fan demand. Forever Young: A Grammy® Salute to Rod Stewart Live premieres in the US on Tuesday, May 19, at 8pm ET/PT, on CBS, with streaming available on Paramount+ and its digital channels, including Paramount+ on Prime Channels.
The Nightmare Upstairs: What Happened to Ty and Bryn (US)
In this true-crime documentary, allegations of abuse and a bitter custody battle irrevocably fracture a Utah family. After the court orders the children into a controversial reunification program, Ty and Bryn take matters into their own hands by barricading themselves in a bedroom for 54 days, livestreaming their protest, and turning an intimate family crisis into a national viral reckoning. The Nightmare Upstairs: What Happened to Ty and Bryn, a Hulu Original, premieres in the US on Tuesday, May 19, exclusively on Hulu.
Carizzma (Argentina)
This new short-form comedy series follows Caro Pardíaco (Julián Kartún, Love After Music), a bubbly influencer and full-time diva who has it all… until her 30th birthday looms large and a creepy stalker threatens to kill… the vibe. Costarring Alex Pelao (Community Squad) and Iara Portillo (Mazel Tov), Carizzma, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Wednesday, May 20, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed (US)
This comedic half-hour thriller series follows newly-divorced mom Paula (Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black, Perry Mason) as she falls down a dangerous rabbit hole of blackmail, murder, and youth soccer. Convinced she witnessed a crime, while struggling through a custody battle and an identity crisis, Paula begins her own investigation, one that could unravel a greater conspiracy while also holding the keys to rebuilding her family and sense of self.
Costars include Jake Johnson (Mythic Quest, New Girl), Jessy Hodges (Barry), Jon Michael Hill (Elementary), Charlie Hall (The Sex Lives of College Girls), Kiarra Hamagami Goldberg (Charmed), Nola Wallace (The Strangers: Chapter 2), Dolly De Leon (Nine Perfect Strangers), Brandon Flynn (13 Reasons Why), and Murray Bartlett (The Last of Us).
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed premieres globally with two episodes on Wednesday, May 20, exclusively on Apple TV. New episodes will drop every Wednesday through July 15.
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War (US)
Based on the characters created by Tom Clancy in his “Jack Ryan” novels, this new action thriller finds Jack Ryan (John Krasinski, A Quiet Place, The Office) reluctantly thrust back into the world of espionage when an international covert mission unravels a deadly conspiracy, forcing him to confront a rogue black-ops unit while the clock is ticking. Operating in real time with lives on the line and the threat escalating at every turn, Jack reunites with battle-tested CIA operative Mike November (Michael Kelly, Lioness) and former CIA boss James Greer (Wendell Pierce, Elsbeth), as their combined experience is the only edge they have against an enemy who knows their every move. Backed by an unlikely new partner in razor-sharp MI6 officer Emma Marlowe (Sienna Miller, Anatomy of a Scandal), Jack and the team navigate a treacherous web of betrayal, facing a past they thought was long put to rest, making this the most personal, high-stakes mission any of them have ever faced.
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War premieres globally on Wednesday, May 20, exclusively on Prime Video. (You can add it to your watchlist now.)
“Jack Ryan” novels by Tom Clancy
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The Boroughs (US)
Set in the sun-drenched expanse of the New Mexico, this sci-fi mystery series revolves around The Boroughs, a picturesque retirement community promising its residents the time of their lives. But for new arrival Sam Cooper (Alfred Molina, Frida, Boogie Nights), paradise feels more like a prison. Everything changes when a terrifying nighttime encounter reveals that something monstrous is stalking the manicured cul-de-sacs. Dismissed by the powers that be as just another confused old man, Sam finds unlikely allies in a band of neighborhood misfits, including a sharp-witted former journalist, a spiritual seeker, a cynical music manager, and a brilliant doctor running out of options. Overlooked and underestimated, these unlikely heroes must band together to unravel the dark truth at the heart of The Boroughs before their time runs out.
Costarring Geena Davis (Thelma & Louise, Commander in Chief), Alfre Woodard (12 Years a Slave, Desperate Housewives), Bill Pullman (The Sinner, Independence Day), Clarke Peters (The Wire, The Man Who Fell to Earth), and Denis O’Hare (American Horror Story, The Nevers), The Boroughs, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Thursday, May 21, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Slaves of Faith: Heralds of the Gospel (Brazil)
This docuseries investigates allegations of abuse and psychological manipulation by former members of the Catholic group Heralds of the Gospel.
Slaves of Faith: Heralds of the Gospel, an HBO Original Documentary Series, premieres in the US on Thursday, May 21, exclusively on HBO Max and its digital channels, including HBO Max on Prime Channels.
The Chi: Season 8 (US)
In this drama’s eighth and final season, it’s the coldest winter ever, and life or death choices must be made, but who is willing to make them? Legacy, conflict, joy, and pain all collide.
Starring Jacob Latimore (The Maze Runner), Birgundi Baker (Black Lightning), Luke James (Star), Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps (Chicago Fire), Hannaha Hall (Chicago Med), and Jason Weaver (Sistas), The Chi: Season 8 premieres in the US on Friday, May 22, exclusively on the Paramount+ Premium Plan, as well as its digital channels, including Paramount+ on Prime Channels.
Great Performances: An Evening with Nicole Scherzinger (US)
In this concert, Nicole Scherzinger, following her Olivier- and Tony Award-winning performance in director Jamie Lloyd’s reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard, returned to London for a solo concert at Royal Albert Hall, which showcased the former Pussycat Doll singer’s pop hits alongside a range of Broadway classics.
Great Performances: An Evening with Nicole Scherzinger has its US broadcast premiere on Friday, May 22, at 9pm ET, on PBS (check your local listings), with streaming available on PBS.org and the PBS app.
Ladies First (US)
This new comedy movie follows Damien Sachs (Sacha Baron Cohen, Disclaimer, The Spy), a ladies man and rich, powerful exec on the verge of taking on the role of CEO at a leading advertising agency. But after regaining consciousness following an accident, he wakes up to his worst nightmare: a parallel world dominated by women. With his life turned upside down, he finds himself humbled and going head-to-head with the now-fierce and fearless Alex Fox (Rosamund Pike, The Wheel of Time, State of the Union).
Costarring Charles Dance (Game of Thrones), Emily Mortimer (The New Look), Tom Davis (A Thousand Blows), Fiona Shaw (Killing Eve), and Richard E. Grant (The Other Bennet Sister), Ladies First, a Netflix Film, premieres globally on Friday, May 22, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Mating Season (US)
Set in the animal world, this raunchy adult animated comedy series is about love, sex, relationships, and the universal need to find a partner and perpetuate the species, and stars bears, raccoons, deer, foxes, and a host of other horny, lovable forest critters.
Featuring the voice talents of Zach Woods (Silicon Valley), Nick Kroll (Big Mouth), June Diane Raphael (American Dad!), and Sabrina Jalees (Baroness Von Sketch Show), Mating Season, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Friday, May 22, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
National Memorial Day Concert 2026 (US)
Live from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol, this national night of remembrance honors the service of generations of American men and women in uniform with a special Semiquincentennial segment recognizing all those who have given their lives in service to our nation since its founding 250 years ago. Hosted by award-winning actors Joe Mantegna (Searching for Bobby Fischer) and Gary Sinise (Forrest Gump), the 2026 concert features personal stories and tributes interwoven with musical performances by world-renowned artists and the National Symphony Orchestra to commemorate the real meaning of the holiday. The National Memorial Day Concert 2026 airs live in the US on Sunday, May 24, at 8pm ET, on PBS (check your local listings), with streaming available on PBS.org and the PBS app.
Independent Lens: Third Act (US)
In this documentary, filmmaker Tadashi Nakamura (Artbound) turns the camera on his father, Robert A. Nakamura (Toyo Miyatake: Infinite Shades of Gray), the godfather of Asian American film, as they confront art, activism, and aging. From WWII incarceration to cultural awakening and a Parkinson’s diagnosis, this film is a tender portrait of legacy, inherited trauma, and the final chapter of a shared creative life.
Independent Lens: Third Act has it US broadcast premiere on Monday, May 25, at 10pm ET, on PBS (check your local listings), with streaming available on PBS.org and the PBS app.
World War II with Tom Hanks (US)
This landmark documentary event reexamines World War II through the lens of a new century and serves as the definitive retelling of that story for a new generation. Told over 20 hours and guided by actor Tom Hanks (News of the World, Greyhound), the series captures the full arc of the war — from the rise of fascism in Europe to the fall of Berlin, from Pearl Harbor to Hiroshima and the uneasy peace that follows. Each episode uncovers new dimensions of the conflict: the decisions that shaped the battlefield, the unseen networks that sustained the war effort, and the aftershocks that still shape our world today.
World War II with Tom Hanks premieres in the US on Monday, May 25, at 8pm ET, on History.
Jae-seok’s B&B Rules! (South Korea)
In this new reality TV series, comedian and program presenter Yu Jae-seok (Korea No. 1) opens his first B&B, where he runs things his way and treats guests to his signature games.
Jae-seok’s B&B Rules!, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Tuesday, May 26, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Secrets of the Dead: China’s Bronze Kingdom (US)
This documentary delves into a mysterious ancient city that lies hidden in the mountains of Sichuan, remnants of a kingdom consigned to oblivion for thousands of years until the chance discovery of a jade artifact in the 1980s. More than 10,000 unusual items have been found at the site, which experts believe may be as archaeologically important as the Terracotta Army of Xi’an. Secrets of the Dead: China’s Bronze Kingdom premieres in the US on Wednesday, May 27, at 10pm ET, on PBS (check your local listings), with streaming available on PBS.org and the PBS app.
Spider-Noir (US)
Based on the Marvel comic Spider-Man Noir, this noir-style superhero series tells the story of Ben Reilly (Nicolas Cage, Leaving Las Vegas, Moonstruck), a seasoned, down-on-his-luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who, following a deeply personal tragedy, is forced to grapple with his past life as the city’s one and only superhero.
Spider-Noir, an Amazon Original Series, premieres globally as an eight-episode binge on Wednesday, May 27, on Prime Video. (You can add it to your watchlist now.) Folks who have access to MGM+ can watch the first episode sooner, on Monday, May 25.
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Deli Boys: Season 2 (US)
Following on from the events in Season 1, the new season of this crime comedy series finds Pakistani American brothers Mir (Asif Ali, Agatha All Along) and Raj Dar (Saagar Shaikh, Ms. Marvel) drowning in dirty cash while Philly’s sketchiest crooks are circling. Enter Max Sugar, a casino king, money launderer, and Lucky’s (Poorna Jagannathan, Never Have I Ever) new crush, who turns laundering into a chaotic situationship. Raj plots revenge on Ahmad (Brian George, The Expanse), Mir tries to expand DarCo without blowing it up, and Philly D.A. Andrew Chadwater (Andrew Rannells, Girls) hopes one big bust will make him mayor. Deli Boys: Season 2, a Hulu Original, premieres in the US on Thursday, May 28, exclusively on Hulu.
The Four Seasons: Season 2 (US)
Based on the 1981 feature film of the same name, this comedy-drama series returns with the friends reuniting for four new seasonal get-togethers, as they process a personal loss and embrace the regrets and reinventions of middle age. Starring Tina Fey (30 Rock), Will Forte (Bodkin), Kerri Kenney-Silver (Reno 911!), Colman Domingo (Fear ththe Walking Dead), and Marco Calvani (Borgia), The Four Seasons: Season 2, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Thursday, May 28, exclusively on Netflix.
Calabasas Confidential (US)
This new reality series follows a group of lifelong friends, foes, and exes who, after graduating college, return to Calabasas for a summer they’ll never forget. Back home and living in their parents’ hillside mansions, they’ll be faced with the daunting reality of confronting unresolved drama while trying to define what’s next for their lives and relationships. Four years may have put distance between them, but new flames, old feuds, and unexpected secrets don’t stay hidden forever behind the gates of LA’s most envied zip code. Calabasas Confidential, a Netflix Series, premieres globally on Friday, May 29, exclusively on Netflix. (You can set a reminder for it now.)
Miss You, Love You (US)
Allison Janney (The Diplomat, Mom) stars in this drama as Diane Patterson, a blunt, grieving widow who is forced to plan her husband’s funeral with a total stranger: her estranged son’s assistant, Jamie Simms (Andrew Rannells, Girls, Black Monday). As they fumble through grief and their strange, darkly funny circumstances, buried secrets and long-held resentments surface, but their partnership becomes an unlikely conduit for connection, laughter, and healing for this mother and her unexpected surrogate son. Miss You, Love You, an HBO Original film, premieres in the US on Friday, May 29, at 8pm ET, on HBO, with streaming available on HBO Max and its digital channels, including HBO Max on Prime Channels.
Propeller One-Way Night Coach (US)
Based on book by actor John Travolta, this drama, set in the golden age of aviation, centers on young airplane enthusiast Jeff (Clark Shotwell) and his mother (Kelly Eviston-Quinnett, Law & Order), as they set off on a one-way cross-country odyssey to Hollywood, which transforms a simple flight into the trip of a lifetime. Between airline meals, charming flight attendants, unexpected stopovers, larger-than-life passengers, and a thrilling glimpse at first class, the journey unfolds in moments both magical and unexpected, charting the course for the boy’s future. Propeller One-Way Night Coach premieres globally Friday, May 29, exclusively on Apple TV.
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Smothered (Indonesia)
In this thriller, micro-painting artist Alif (Rio Dewanto, Ghost in the Cell) has an accident and loses part of his memory. After returning home, an old woman appears, claiming to be his mother, but Alif doesn’t recognize her and is suspicious of her intentions.
Costarring Faradina Mufti (Grave Torture) and Vonny Anggraini (The Elixir), Smothered, a Shudder Original Film, premieres in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland on Friday, May 29, exclusively on Shudder and, where available, its digital channels, including Shudder on Prime Channels, AMC+, and AMC+ on Prime Channels.
Star City (US)
Inspired by the critically-acclaimed space-race drama For All Mankind, this new sci-fi thriller takes us back to the key moment in the alt-history retelling of the space race: when the Soviet Union became the first nation to put a man on the moon. But this time, we explore the story from behind the Iron Curtain, showing the lives of the cosmonauts, the engineers, and the intelligence officers embedded amongst them in the Soviet space program, and the risks they all took to propel humankind forward.
The series stars Rhys Ifans (House of the Dragon), Anna Maxwell Martin (Motherland), Agnes O’Casey (Black Doves), Alice Englert (Bad Behaviour), Solly McLeod (House of the Dragon), Adam Nagaitis (Chernobyl), Ruby Ashbourne Serkis (I, Jack Wright), Josef Davies (Andor), and Priya Kansara (Bridgerton).
Star City premieres globally with two episodes on Friday, May 29, exclusively on Apple TV. New episodes will drop every Friday through July 10.
51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy (US)
This special honors Eddie Murphy (“Beverly Hill Cop” films, “Shrek” franchise), one of the most influential and beloved figures in film, celebrating a career that has redefined comedy and left a lasting impact on global audiences. AFI’s highest honor recognizes artists whose work has fundamentally advanced the art of film and stood the test of time, an accolade that reflects Murphy’s decades of cultural influence across iconic blockbuster roles and critically-acclaimed performances. Featuring an all-star lineup of collaborators, friends, and admirers, the ceremony captures the humor, heart, and versatility that define Murphy’s legacy, offering an entertaining and intimate look at a true cinematic trailblazer. The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy, a Netflix Comedy Special, premieres globally on Sunday, May 31, exclusively on Netflix.
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