New shows & films – quick links
Best new shows & films
Netflix: new shows & films
Marty, Life is Short – 12 May
Documentary. Martin Short looks back on a life fuelled by joy in this documentary with classic clips, fresh interviews and star-studded, never-before-seen home movies.
Starring Martin Short.
Perfect Match Season 4 – 13 May
Series. More swaps. More sparks. More drama. Reality stars from Love Is Blind, Love Island and more shake up the game, but who’ll find their perfect match?
Starring Nick Lachey.
Ronda Rousey Vs. Gina Carano – 16 May
Live at 11:00AM AEST. Legendary MMA trailblazers Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano return to the cage for a highly anticipated super fight from Most Valuable Promotions.
Starring Ronda Rousey, Gina Carano and Francis Ngannou.
ABC iview: new shows & films
Leonard & Hungry Paul Season 1 – 12 May
Series. Leonard & Hungry Paul follows two board-gaming friends in their thirties and the expansion of their universe.
Leonard, a ghost writer of children’s encyclopaedias, and Hungry Paul, a part-time postal worker who still lives at home, meander through leafy suburban life finding solace in their quiet routines.
SBS On Demand: new shows & films
Giro d’Italia 2026 – 10–31 May
Sport. All the action from the annual tour of Italy, with some of the biggest names in world cycling.
The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 – 13-17 May
Special. As the Eurovision Song Contest hits a glittering 70-year milestone, SBS is going all in, turning the celebration into a full-blown Aussie takeover. Delta Goodrem joins a constellation of global stars with her song Eclipse and Australia’s own Milkshake Man Go-Jo is back to shake things up as an interval act in Semi-Final 1.
Courtney Act will present SBS’s exclusive commentary with special guest, former Australian Eurovision representative and international treasure, Voyager’s Danny Estrin.
LIVE early morning broadcast on SBS and SBS On Demand
- Semi-Final 1 – 5am AEST 13 May
- Semi-Final 2 – 5am AEST 15 May
- Grand Final – 5am AEST 17 May
Prime-time ‘Access All Areas’ event coverage on SBS and SBS On Demand
- Semi-Final 1 – 7.30pm AEST 15 May
- Semi-Final 2 – 7.30pm AEST 16 May
- Grand Final – 7.30pm AEST 17 May
Who Do You Think You Are? Season 17 – 12 May
Series. Who Do You Think You Are? returns with eight new prominent Australians embarking on deeply personal journeys into their family history, uncovering stories of love, loss, resilience and long held secrets that continue to shape who they are today.
Leading this year’s new stories are Guy Sebastian, Rosie Batty, Curtis Stone and Matt Day, joining previously announced participants Bruce McAvaney, Essie Davis, Aaron Pedersen and Chrissie Swan.
A Gentleman in Moscow – 14 May
Series. Set against the backdrop of post-Revolutionary Russia, Count Alexander Rostov (Ewan McGregor) is stripped of his title and material wealth and placed under house arrest for life in Moscow’s Metropol Hotel.
Unlikely friendships, fleeting romance and the hotel’s occupants open the Count’s eyes to the hidden wonders of the Metropol, and the enduring power of human connection. After losing everything, he must learn that true riches are found in love, courage and community.
Binge: new shows & films
A Woman of Substance – 11 May
Series. A compelling British coming-of-age period drama across eight one-hour episodes, starring Brenda Blethyn and Jessica Reynolds.
In Pieces Together – 13 May
Documentary. This powerful Australian documentary narrated by Luke Hemsworth focuses on men’s health.
The Great Pottery Throw Down Season 9 – 14 May
Competition. The fan favourite show returns with 12 new potters across 10 episodes.
Outlander Season 8 finale – 16 May
Series. The final episode to the epic historical time-jumping love story of Jamie and Claire Fraser.
Apple TV: new shows & films
Margo’s Got Money Troubles S1 Episode 7 – 13 May
Series. A bold, heartwarming and comedic family drama following recent college dropout and aspiring writer Margo (Elle Fanning), the daughter of an ex-Hooters waitress (Michelle Pfeiffer) and ex-pro wrestler (Nick Offerman), as she’s forced to make her way with a new baby, a mounting pile of bills and a dwindling amount of ways to pay them.
The series also stars Nicole Kidman, Marcia Gay Harden, Greg Kinnear, Michael Angarano, Rico Nasty and Lindsey Normington.
Widow’s Bay Season 1 Episode 4 – 13 May
Series. We’re in a quaint island town 40 miles off the coast of New England. But something lurks beneath the surface. Mayor Tom Loftis (Matthew Rhys) is desperate to revive his struggling community.
Criminal Record Season 2 Episode 4 – 13 May
Series. A powerful, character-driven drama set in the heart of contemporary London, exploring the impossibility of policing when the truth is up for grabs. In this new season, when a young man is stabbed to death at a political rally, rival police officers June Lenker (Cush Jumbo) and Daniel Hegarty (Peter Capaldi) are forced into an uneasy alliance.
But what starts as a hunt for a murderer escalates into an undercover operation to foil a far-right bomb plot in the heart of London.
For All Mankind Season 5 Episode 8 – 15 May
Series. The new season of For All Mankind picks up in the years since the Goldilocks asteroid heist. Happy Valley has grown into a thriving colony with thousands of residents and a base for new missions that will take us even further into the solar system. But with the nations of Earth now demanding law and order on the Red Planet, friction continues to build between the people who live on Mars and their former home. Watch the trailer.
Unconditional Season 1 Episode 2 – 15 May
Series. Unconditional follows a mother-daughter vacation-turned-nightmare when 23-year-old Gali (Talia Lynne Ronn) is arrested for drug smuggling in Moscow. Her mother Orna (Liraz Chamami) refuses to accept the charges – but her fight for Gali’s freedom pulls her into a deadly web of crime and corruption. Co-created by Adam Bizanski (Magpie) and Dana Idisis (On the Spectrum), with Keshet International.
Prime Video: new shows & films
Off Campus – 13 May
Series. A college soap based on the bestselling book series, Off Campus 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.
Starring Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Mika Abdalla, Antonio Cipriano, Jalen Thomas Brooks, Josh Heuston, Stephen Kalyn and Steve Howey.
It’s Not Like That – 15 May
Series. It’s Not Like That follows Malcolm (Scott Foley), a pastor who is a recently widowed dad of three. Lori (Erinn Hayes) is newly divorced with two teens. Their families once did everything together, but now Malcolm and Lori must navigate their newly minted singledom with parenthood.
Is this the beginning of a love story? It’s not like that. Or is it?
Starring Scott Foley, Erinn Hayes, David Soto, JR Ramirez, Caleb Baumann, Cary Christopher, Leven Miranda, Liv Lindell and Cassidy Paul.
HBO Max – new shows & films
Regular Show: The Lost Tapes – 11 May
Join Mordecai and Rigby in their wildest and funniest moments from Regular Show. From epic battles with the Moon Monster to hilarious pranks on Benson, watch the greatest and weirdest moments that Regular Show has to offer! Relive the best scenes featuring your favourite park employees and their friends.
The A List: 15 Stories from Asian and Pacific Diasporas – 14 May
Film (2025). This documentary is a tapestry of personal vignettes from across the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities in America. The film captures lived experiences from high-profile celebrities like Sandra Oh to unsung heroes like Madelyn Yu, a critical care nurse who immigrated from the Philippines.
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.
On the Roam Season 2 – 14 May
Series. On the Roam is a six-part cinematic docuseries following Jason Momoa as he travels the country chasing art, adventure and friendship through the lens of craftsmanship.
Stan: new shows & films
Arctic Circle Season 4 – 14 May
Series. As winter tightens its grip, Nina faces extreme conditions when a mysterious hacker group threatens Finland’s national power grid – pushing the case into dangerous new territory.
Marty Supreme – 15 May
Film (2025). Timothée Chalamet plays Marty Mauser, a wily hustler with a dream no one respects who goes to hell and back in the pursuit of greatness. This propulsive odyssey from Josh Safdie (If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, Good Time, Uncut Gems) was nominated for nine Academy Awards, and stars an ensemble cast including Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, Tyler, The Creator and Kevin O’Leary.
BritBox: new shows & films
Here We Go Season 3 – 15 May
Series. Think Gavin and Stacey meets Modern Family, this highly-anticipated comedy series follows the chaotic lives of the Jessop family over the course of a year, as they tackle everyday challenges and increasingly ridiculous situations.
Filmed by the family’s youngest son Sam, whose camera captures events as they unfold, each episode jumps through time to reveal an honest and often absurd portrait of family life. From career changes and efforts to improve their health, to mishaps involving a stolen dog, the Jessops prove that even in disaster, there’s always something to laugh about.
Starring Alison Steadman (Life Is Sweet, Better Man, Pride & Prejudice), Katherine Parkinson (The Boat That Rocked, Easy Virtue, The It Crowd), Jim Howick (Hellboy, Horrible Histories, Bill), Freya Parks (The School For Good And Evil, This Town, Jane Eyre), Tom Basden (Plebs, After Life, Quack) and Jude Morgan-Collie (Terminator: Dark Fate, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder).
