Another month brings another batch of shows to Netflix, including the now obligatory true crime docuseries. May’s offering is The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness, which follows journalist Maury Terry’s theory that the infamous 70s killings were linked to a satanic cult.
As for movies, the big attraction is Amy Adams latest role as Dr Anna Fox in thriller The Woman in the Window. There’s also the highly anticipated zombie apocalypse flick from director Zack Snyder, Army of the Dead.
More series of nautical reality series Below Deck are on the way too, as are extra episodes of the brilliantly dark animation Love, Death & Robots.
I’m most excited for Halston, the Ryan Murphy-produced biopic series depicting the life of legendary American fashion designer Roy Halston Frowick, played by Ewan McGregor.
Here are all the best series, documentaries, films and family shows to look out for this May:
Series
Below Deck (1 May)
As staff on a luxury yacht, a young crew navigates life at sea as workplace romances, demanding guests and waves of drama threaten their happy voyage.
Colony series 3 (2 May)
When LA is invaded by outside forces and becomes a walled-in settlement, a former FBI agent and his wife risk everything to find their lost son.
Selena: The Series series 2 Original (4 May)
Iconic Mexican-American performer Selena rises to fame as she and her family make sacrifices in order to achieve their lifelong dreams.
StartUp (4 May)
A desperate banker, a Haitian-American gang lord and a Cuban-American hacker are forced to work together to unwittingly create their version of the American dream.
Lava Ka Dhaava Original (5 May)
Actor Jaaved Jaafferi brings his signature humour to this Hindi dubbing of the show where teams creatively navigate rooms flooded with make-believe lava.
Girl from Nowhere series 2 Original (7 May)
A mysterious, clever girl named Nanno transfers to different schools, exposing the lies and misdeeds of the students and faculty at every turn.
Jupiter’s Legacy Original (7 May)
They’re the first generation of superheroes. But as they pass the torch to their children, tensions are rising – and the old rules no longer apply.
Motherland series 2 (11 May)
A group of mothers and a stay-at-home dad struggle to juggle childcare with self-care as they experience the thrills and trials of parenthood.
The Upshaws Original (12 May)
A working-class Black family in Indiana strives for a better life and a happy home while juggling everyday struggles in this comedy series.
Castlevania series 4 Original (13 May)
A vampire hunter fights to save a besieged city from an army of otherworldly beasts controlled by Dracula himself.
Alma Matters (14 May)
Alumni of India’s elite academic institutions share the harsh realities pleasant surprises and transformative journeys of their college experiences.
Haunted series 3 Original (14 May)
Real people sit down with friends and family to share terrifying true stories from their past, recreated by chilling re-enactments.
Love, Death & Robots series 2 Original (14 May)
Terrifying creatures, wicked surprises and dark comedy converge in this NSFW anthology of animated stories presented by Tim Miller and David Fincher.
Move To Heaven Original (14 May)
Finding life in all that’s left behind, a trauma cleaner with Asperger’s and his ex-con uncle deliver the untold stories of the departed to loved ones.
The Mystic River (14 May)
As pregnant women vanish in a remote Nigerian village over decades, a doctor with child finds herself extremely close to uncovering dangerous secrets.
S.W.A.T. (18 May)
This series follows a locally born and bred S.W.A.T. sergeant and his team of highly-trained men and women as they solve crimes in Los Angeles.
Who Killed Sara? series 2 Original (19 May)
After 18 years in prison, Álex takes his revenge on the Lazcano family, who framed him for the murder of his sister Sara to save their reputation.
Special series 2 Original (20 May)
A young gay man with cerebral palsy branches out from his insular existence in hopes of finally going after the life he wants.
The Neighbour series 2 Original (21 May)
Javier, a 20-something struggling with adulthood and his girlfriend, unexpectedly becomes a superhero; based on the comic by Santiago García and Pepo Pérez.
Eden Original (27 May)
A human girl secretly raised by robots starts to uncover the dark secrets behind her lush, utopian world where humanity has all but vanished.
Lucifer series 5B Original (28 May)
Bored with being the Lord of Hell, the devil relocates to Los Angeles, where he opens a nightclub and forms a connection with a homicide detective.
The Kominsky Method series 3 Original (28 May)
Acting coach Sandy Kominsky and best friend Norman Newlander keep each other laughing as they navigate the ups and downs of getting older.
Documentaries
The Sons of Sam: A Descent into Darkness Original (5 May)
The Son of Sam case grew into a lifelong obsession for journalist Maury Terry, who became convinced that the murders were linked to a satanic cult.
Money, Explained Original (11 May)
We spend it, borrow it and save it. Now let’s talk about money and its many minefields, from credit cards to casinos, scammers to student loans.
The Last Days (19 May)
This Oscar-winning documentary recounts the harrowing stories of five Hungarian Jews who endured the horrors of the Holocaust and Hitler’s reign.
Hating Peter Tatchell (20 May)
The profound life story of the controversial human rights campaigner whose provocative acts of civil disobedience rocked the establishment, revolutionised attitudes to homosexuality and exposed tyrants in the fight for equality.
Sam Smith: Love Goes – Live At Abbey Road Studios (22 May)
Grammy-winning artist Sam Smith gives an intimate soulful performance at the iconic Abbey Road studios featuring songs from their third album and more.
Films
Eagle Eye (1 May)
An aimless slacker finds himself inexplicably linked to a notorious terrorist cell and hotly pursued by federal authorities.
Premonition (1 May)
In this sweeping romance, an American woman (Zoe Saldana) loves and loses a Sicilian man she meets in Italy. Based on Tembi Locke’s best-selling memoir.
Resident Evil: Degeneration (1 May)
In this animated edition of the Resident Evil saga, Claire and Leon reunite in an airport, where T-virus-infected Zombie has been set loose.
School of Rock (1 May)
Musician Dewey Finn gets a job as a fourth-grade substitute teacher, where he secretly begins teaching his students the finer points of rock ‘n’ roll.
Tamara Drewe (1 May)
After plastic surgery, suddenly sexy Tamara triumphantly returns to her hometown, where she exploits her irresistible appeal.
The Fourth Kind (1 May)
In Nome, Alaska, a psychiatrist videotapes her therapy sessions with clients who claim they’ve experienced alien abductions.
The Italian Job (1 May)
A clever thief masterminds a major heist amid the waterways of Venice, Italy – but a betrayal by one of his own spells disaster.
And Tomorrow the Entire World Original (6 May)
A law student joins an anti-fascist group and finds herself sucked into increasingly dangerous situations and drawn more and more to violence.
August’s Sky – 63 Days of Glory (6 May)
A decades-old diary found at a construction site reveals the harrowing account of a professor in hiding during the early days of the Warsaw Uprising.
Men in Black: International (7 May)
When shape-shifting aliens threaten Earth, a new recruit and a veteran MiB agent embark on a mission to save their own organisation – and the world.
Milestone Original (7 May)
Recently marking 500,000 kilometres on the road, a newly bereaved trucker faces the threat of losing the job that has come to define him to a new intern.
Monster Original (7 May)
A talented teen implicated in a robbery-turned-murder fights for his innocence and integrity against a criminal justice system that’s already judged him.
Super Me Original (9 May)
A struggling screenwriter discovers his lucrative ability to bring antiques from his dreams into the real world — but his new life soon unravels.
The Corrupted (10 May)
In the wake of the 2012 Olympics, a boxer fresh out of prison fights for his family against a vast London crime syndicate’s web of conspiracy.
Deadly Switch (10 May)
In this indie thriller, a foreign exchange student moves in with her roommate’s family who grieves over the daughter they would do anything to get back.
Brightburn (12 May)
Loving parents who adopted a child that fell from the stars in a spacecraft years ago realise that he’s becoming evil – and that he has superpowers.
Dance of the Forty One Original (12 May)
A gay congressman marries the Mexican president’s daughter but cavorts with a young man at a secret club. And then scandal hits.
Oxygen Original (12 May)
After waking up in a cryogenic unit, Liz fights to survive and remember who she is before her oxygen runs out.
Halston Original (14 May)
His name built an empire. His style defined an era. American fashion designer Halston skyrockets to fame before his life starts to spin out of control.
Ferry Original (14 May)
Before he built a drug empire, Ferry Bouman returns to his hometown on a revenge mission that finds his loyalty tested — and a love that alters his life.
I Am All Girls Original (14 May)
A relentless detective finds common ground with a killer systematically targeting the perpetrators running a powerful child-trafficking ring.
Ma (14 May)
When a woman agrees to buy booze for a group of teens, they begin to party in her basement — but her hospitality soon turns into obsession.
The Strange House Original (14 May)
When a big-city family moves to a remote town, two young brothers and their new friends try to solve the menacing mystery that haunts their home.
The Woman in the Window Original (14 May)
Confined to her home by agoraphobia, a psychologist becomes obsessed with her new neighbours — and solving a brutal crime she witnesses from her window.
Dad’s Army (16 May)
The Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard platoon deal with a visiting female journalist and a German spy as the Second World War draws to its conclusion.
Highlander (16 May)
An immortal Scottish swordsman must confront the last of his immortal opponent, a murderously brutal barbarian who lusts for the fabled “Prize”.
The Doors (16 May)
The story of the famous and influential 1960s rock band The Doors and its lead singer, Jim Morrison, from his days as a UCLA film student in Los Angeles to his untimely death in Paris at age 27 in 1971.
The Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (16 May)
Portly professor Sherman Klump is back and getting married to colleague Denise Gaines. But, destructive doppelgänger Buddy Love is back, too.
Sardar Ka Grandson Original (18 May)
A devoted grandson’s mission to reunite his ailing grandmother with her ancestral home turns into a complicated, comic cross-border affair.
Jay & Silent Bob Reboot (20 May)
Jay and Silent Bob set out on a cross-country mission to sabotage a Hollywood reboot of a film based on them in this star-studded stoner comedy sequel.
Army of the Dead Original (21 May)
After a zombie outbreak in Las Vegas, a group of mercenaries takes the ultimate gamble by venturing into the quarantine zone for the greatest heist ever.
Strain (21 May)
When his son is diagnosed with sickle cell disease, a man and his family struggle to face a new reality as they rediscover their shared love.
Spider-Man: Far From Home (25 May)
Peter Parker, the beloved superhero Spider-Man, faces four destructive elemental monsters while on holiday in Europe. Soon, he receives help from Mysterio, a fellow hero with mysterious origins.
Baggio: The Divine Ponytail Original (26 May)
A chronicle of the 22-year career of soccer star Roberto Baggio, including his difficult debut as a player and his deep rifts with some of his coaches.
Family
Giant Jack series 2 Original (4 May)
Six-year old Hank and his best pal, a giant trash truck, explore the world around them on fantastical adventures with their animal friends.
Trash Truck series 2 Original (4 May)
Six-year old Hank and his best pal, a giant trash truck, explore the world around them on fantastical adventures with their animated friends.
Upin&Ipin series 11 Original (5 May)
Two mischievous yet lovable five-year-old twins and their friends enjoy daily life and new discoveries with the residents of their Malaysian village.
The Secret Life of Pets 2 (7 May)
On a farm outside New York, Max aims to boost his confidence while in the city, Snowball attempts to rescue a tiger cub and Gidget pretends to be a cat.
Jungle Beat: The Movie Original (14 May)
When a lost and lonely alien crash-lands on Earth, his new crew of talking animal friends helps him get back home — and try to save the world.
Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle (16 May)
Curious George embarks on an important space mission. However, he crash-lands in Africa and makes some new animal friends as he begins to enjoy the jungle lifestyle.
Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous series 3 Original (21 May)
Six teens invited to attend a state-of-the-art adventure camp on Isla Nublar must band together to survive when the dinosaurs break out of captivity.
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