Streaming May 2026: best new shows & films on Netflix, iview, HBO Max, Prime Video, SBS & more

Discover the best new shows & films streaming May 2026 on the major streaming platforms with this guide.
Wuthering Heights. Image: Warner Bros. Pictures / HBO Max. Streaming May.

Streaming May

HBO Max: streaming May

Wuthering Heights – 1 May

Wuthering Heights. Image: Warner Bros. Pictures / Hbo Max. Streaming May.
Wuthering Heights. Image: Warner Bros. Pictures. Streaming May.

Film (2026). A bold and original interpretation of one of the greatest love stories of all time, Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights stars Australians Margot Robbie as Cathy and Jacob Elordi as Heathcliff, whose forbidden passion for one another turns from romantic to intoxicating in an epic tale of lust, love and madness. 

ScreenHub: Wuthering Heights is a provocative sadomasochistic joy

Make That Movie – date TBC

Make That Movie. Image: Hbo.
Make That Movie. Image: HBO Max / Channel 4. Streaming May.

Series. This new six-part comedy starring Australian comedians Sam Campbell and Aaron Chen follows a hotshot director who scours the country for everyday film ideas, then races to turn each one into a movie in just three days. The crew features Lara Ricote, Helen Bauer and David Hargreaves alongside Chen.

ScreenHub: HBO Max picks up new series from Australian comedians Sam Campbell and Aaron Chen

Heathers: The Musical – 3 May

Film (2022). This dark-comedy rock musical based on the 1988 cult-classic movie follows high school senior Veronica’s struggle to survive the teenage rollercoaster of her senior year while navigating the beautiful but cruel Heathers, a dangerous romance with the new school rebel Jason ‘JD’ Dean and the constant pressure to fit in with everyone else. 

The End – 8 May

The End. Image: Neon. Streaming On Hbo Max.
The End. Image: Neon / HBO Max. Streaming May.

Film (2024). Some 25 years after environmental collapse leaves Earth uninhabitable, Mother, Father and Son live in a luxurious bunker, clinging to strict daily rituals to maintain a sense of normalcy – until the arrival of a stranger, Girl, disrupts their fragile existence.

As tensions rise, their carefully controlled world begins to unravel. Starring Tilda Swinton, George MacKay, Moses Ingram and Michael Shannon.

Song of the Samurai – 9 May

Series. Set in Kyoto at the end of the Edo period, Song of the Samurai explores the intense and passionate lives of the Shinsengumi – the iconic samurai force that defended Kyoto in the final years of Japan’s shogunate – through spectacular action and a bold interpretation based on historical facts.

Street brawler Toshizo Hijikata finds a new kind of family in Isami Kondo and Soji Okita. Hijikata 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.

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. 

The Yoghurt Shop Murders – 23 May

Series. Episode five, The End of Wondering, chronicles the months after the documentary series The Yogurt Shop Murders debuted in August 2025, when the Austin Police Department suddenly convenes a press conference to announce a break in the 34-year-old case.

Rick and Morty Season 9 – 25 May

Series. Get ready to portal-jump back into the multiverse. The hit adult animated series returns with a season that’s bigger, bolder and more ambitious than ever. Rick and Morty Season 9 is all certified bangers.

The Long Walk – 30 May

The Long Walk. Image: Lionsgate Films.
The Long Walk. Image: Lionsgate Films / HBO Max. Streaming May.

Film (2025). Teens participate in a gruelling high-stakes contest where they must continuously walk or be shot by a member of their military escort. Starring Francis Lawrence, Cooper Hoffman, Ben Wang and Mark Hamill. 

SBS On Demand: streaming May

The Americans Seasons 1-6 â€“ 1 May

Series. The Americans is a period drama about the complex marriage of two KGB spies posing as Americans in suburban Washington DC during the Reagan administration. The arranged marriage of Philip (Matthew Rhys) and Elizabeth Jennings (Keri Russell) grows more passionate and genuine by the day, but as the pressures and demands of the job grow heavier, the personal toll becomes almost too exhausting to bear. 

Alongside real-life couple Rhys and Russell, the cast includes Margo Martindale, Noah Emmerich and Richard Thomas. Recurring cast members include Frank Langella (Frost/Nixon), Julia Garner (Ozark) and Miriam Shor (Pluribus, Younger). 

The Corsican Line – 7 May

The Corsican Line. Image: Sbs On Demand.
The Corsican Line. Image: SBS On Demand. Streaming May.

Series. After 10 years in prison for a heist gone wrong, Reda (Raphael Acloque) is finally free. In Corsica, loyalty is supposed to be everything, but his silence earns him nothing and he is cast aside by his former accomplice and the criminal underworld he once served. Meanwhile, his estranged sister, Ines (Lina El Arabi), arrives on the island for the first time.

As part of the newly formed Anti-Mafia Division, she is determined to take down Carlotti, the ruthless godfather who rules from the shadows. In a place where no one dares speak of the Mafia and trust is a deadly risk, the siblings form a dangerous alliance to dismantle Carlotti’s empire from within. As bodies pile up, their fight for justice may come at an unbearable cost. 

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 â€“ 14 May

A Gentleman In Moscow. Image: Sbs On Demand.
A Gentleman in Moscow. Image: SBS On Demand. Streaming 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. 

Maxima Season 2 – 21 May

Maxima. Image: Sbs On Demand. New Shows Streaming.
Maxima. Image: SBS On Demand. Streaming May.

Series. For most princesses, the fairy tale ends with a wedding. For Máxima (Delfina Chaves), it was only the beginning. From her marriage to Willem-Alexander (Martijn Lakemeier) to the coronation 10 years later, she seeks to find balance between love, power and protocol. She soon realises that keeping the love of the Dutch people is far more difficult than winning it.

The new season follows Máxima’s journey from mother, wife and future queen to a woman who finds her own voice. 

Shut Your Big Fat Mouth John Safran! – 24 May

Documentary. John Safran’s incendiary new documentary sees the author, documentarian and satirist undertake an unflinching exploration into how Australia responds to speech and ideas it finds offensive. Bringing his trademark wit and unpredictability to this fiercely contested debate, Safran wades into the national conversation that is raging between those who think free speech shouldn’t be unduly restricted in a democracy, and those who argue offensive speech and ideas should be regulated to protect the vulnerable. 

The Hunt for the Last Nazis – 31 May

Documentary. Award-winning writer, producer and director Dan Goldberg investigates the story behind the alleged Nazi war criminals who immigrated to Australia after the second world war and managed to evade justice. With exclusive access to rare and never-seen-before classified government files and video and audio recordings, the documentary reveals how hundreds, if not thousands, of alleged Nazi war criminals were able to hide in Australia. Decades later, the government launched a belated attempt to bring them to justice. 

Reconciliation Week – 27 May

SBS On Demand marks Reconciliation Week with this collection of thought-provoking, inspiring and powerful content for all Australians. 

Journey Home, David Gulpilil

Journey Home, David Gulpilil. Image: Allan Collins. Streaming On Sbs On Demand.
Journey Home, David Gulpilil. Image: Allan Collins. Streaming on SBS On Demand. Streaming May.

When Australia’s most renowned Indigenous actor David Gulpilil passes away far from his Homeland, his family struggle against huge logistical challenges to fulfil his final wish, to bury him on his Homeland, over 4500 kilometres away.

The incredible access granted to the filmmakers is David’s family’s gift to the world, continuing his legacy of sharing his culture.

Narrated by Hugh Jackman and Baker Boy, Journey Home, David Gulpilil has won the 2026 AATA Best Documentary Award, 2026 AACTA Best Original Score in a Documentary (David Bridie), and 2025 DIFF Audience Award.

ScreenHub: Journey Home, David Gulpilil review – a fitting tribute to a cinematic hero

Focus On: David Gulpilil Collection

Celebrate the cinematic legacy of David Gulpilil and his family, showcasing powerful Indigenous stories through film, performance, and direction. Collection includes WalkaboutThe Tracker and Storm Boy

Focus On: Warwick Thornton Collection

Explore the brilliance of award-winning filmmaker Warwick Thornton through this curated collection of feature films, interviews and behind-the-scenes magic including We Don’t Need A Map, Darskide, The New Boy, Samson and Delilah and The Beach. 

The Dry Season 3 – 29 May

The Dry. Image: ITV / SBS On Demand. Streaming May.

Series. The Sheridans are back and about to face their biggest challenge yet – a long-held family secret that blows up all their certainties. Will this shocking revelation upend already fragile relations for good, or could this be the missing piece that will finally fix this most dysfunctional of Irish families? 

This season Shiv (Roisin Gallagher) and the Sheridans are desperately trying to forge new lives, but change is harder than it looks.

Prime Video: streaming May

NBA Playoffs – throughout May

Prime Video continues its exclusive NBA Playoffs coverage throughout May. Prime members in Australia will be able to watch select Playoffs live and exclusive throughout the month. Full schedule to be announced closer to the time.

Citadel Season 2 – 6 May

Citadel Season 2. Image: Prime Video.
Citadel S2. Image: Prime Video. Streaming May.

Series. Citadel is a heart-racing spy thriller following Mason Kane (Richard Madden), Nadia Sinh (Priyanka Chopra Jonas) and Bernard Orlick (Stanley Tucci) – elite operatives of a legendary agency destroyed by Manticore, a ruthless network backed by the world’s most powerful families.

When a terrifying new threat emerges, the three are pulled 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.

Starring Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Stanley Tucci, Richard Madden and Lesley Manville.

Off Campus – 13 May

Off Campus. Image: Prime Video.
Off Campus. Image: Prime Video. Streaming 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

It's Not Like That. Image: Prime Video.
It’s Not Like That. Image: Prime Video. Streaming 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.

Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War – 20 May

Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War. Image: Prime Video.
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War. Image: Prime Video. Streaming May.

Film (2026). In this new film, Jack Ryan (John Krasinski) is 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 – and 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) and former CIA boss James Greer (Wendell Pierce), their combined experience the only edge they have against an enemy who knows their every move.

Starring John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Michael Kelly, Max Beesley, JJ Feild, Douglas Hodge with Betty Gabriel and Sienna Miller.

The Boys Season 5 finale – 20 May

Series. The explosive final episode of the Emmy Award-winning series The Boys premieres Wednesday 20 May – with the fifth and final season coming to an end. It’s the climax, people. Big stuff’s gonna happen.

Starrung Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Jessie T Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Colby Minifie, Nathan Mitchell, Cameron Crovetti, Susan Heyward, Valorie Curry, Daveed Diggs and Jensen Ackles.

Spider-Noir – 27 May

Series. Based on the Marvel comic Spider-Man Noir, this live-action series tells the story of Ben Reilly (Nicolas Cage), a seasoned, down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York. Following a deeply personal tragedy, Reilly is forced to grapple with both his past life and his current one as the city’s one and only superhero.

For a special and unique viewing experience, Spider-Noir will be available to stream two ways, in ‘Authentic Black & White’ and ‘True-Hue Full Color’.

Starring Academy Award-winning actor Nicolas Cage in his first leading television role, alongside Lamorne Morris, Li Jun Li, Karen Rodriguez, Abraham Popoola, Jack Huston and Brendan Gleeson.

Paramount+: streaming May

Bau Artist At War – 3 May

Bau Artist At War. Image: 	Republic Pictures. Streaming On Paramount+.
Bau Artist At War. Image: Republic Pictures. Streaming on Paramount+. Streaming May.

Film (2024). Based on an extraordinary true story, Bau Artist at War follows Holocaust survivor and master forger Joseph Bau, who uses his artistic talents, humour and ingenuity to help fellow prisoners escape certain death. Amid the horrors of the Plaszow concentration camp, he finds an unexpected and powerful love, defying the darkness around him.

Starring Emile Hirsch (Into The Wild, One Upon A Time… In Hollywood), Inbar Lavi (Imposters, Lucifer) and Josh Zuckerman (School Spirits).

M.I.A â€“ 7 May

Series. Restless in the Florida Keys, Etta Tiger Jonze dreams of a life in Miami’s glittering, sub-tropical kingdom. But when her family’s drug-running business shatters in tragedy, Etta embarks on a dangerous journey through Miami’s neon-lit underbelly. With the help of her new friends Lovely and Stanley, Etta sets out to take down one of the city’s most powerful cartels.

Starring Shannon Gisela, Anay Garcia, Brittany Adebumola, Dylan Jackson, Alberto Guerra, Maurice Compte, Gerardo Celasco, Marta Milans and Cary Elwes. 

Cuckoo – 8 May

Cuckoo. Image: Neon. Streaming On Paramount+.
Cuckoo. Image: Neon. Streaming on Paramount+. Streaming May.

Film (2024). Seventeen-year-old Gretchen reluctantly leaves America to live with her father at a remote resort in the German Alps, but her new surroundings quickly take a sinister turn. Haunted by disturbing noises and terrifying visions, she begins to uncover a shocking secret that links back to her own family.

As reality blurs with nightmare, Gretchen is pulled deeper into a chilling mystery that threatens everything she thought she knew.

Starring Hunter Schafer (Euphoria).

Colleen Hoover’s Regretting You – 10 May

Film. Based on the bestselling novel by Colleen Hoover, Regretting You follows a mother and daughter forced to confront the aftermath of a devastating accident that exposes a shocking betrayal. As long-buried secrets come to light, they must navigate grief, rebuild trust and redefine what love means to them.

Starring Allison Williams, Mckenna Grace, Dave Franco, Mason Thames and Scott Eastwood.

Zatima Season 4 Part 2 – 12 May

Series. In this spin-off of Tyler Perry’s Sistas, Zac and Fatima take a major step forward in their relationship, but new friendships and past actions threaten to derail their future together.

Starring Devale Ellis as Zac and Crystal Renee Hayslett as Fatima, the series follows their turbulent relationship as they navigate love, loyalty, friendship, drama and the path towards building a life together.

Dutton Ranch – 15 May

Series. Two episodes weekly. Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser return as the indomitable Beth Dutton and Rip Wheeler in Dutton Ranch and this time, they’re taking on Texas. Hauser and Reilly are joined in the new original series by Academy Award nominees Ed Harris and Annette Bening.

As Beth and Rip fight to build a future together – far from the ghosts of Yellowstone – they collide with brutal new realities and a ruthless rival ranch that will stop at nothing to protect its empire. In South Texas, blood runs deeper, forgiveness is fleeting, and the cost of survival might just be your soul.

Alongside Reilly and Hauser, the new original drama series also stars Finn Little, Juan Pablo Raba, Jai Courtney, JR Villarreal, Marc Menchaca, Natalie Alyn Lind, Ed Harris and Annette Bening.

The Loud House Seasons 10 & 11 â€“ 16 May

Animated series. Lincoln Loud and his 10 sisters return for more chaotic, laugh out loud adventures as the family navigates big changes, new environments and growing up. From Camp Mastodon escapades to high school milestones, the siblings take on fresh challenges, evolving friendships and unexpected drama.

Mr Crocodile Season 2 – 20 May

Animated series. Mr Crocodile and Daisy return for more heartwarming and humorous adventures in their mobile home community. 

The Ultimate Fighter Season 33 – 25 May

Step inside one of the world’s most iconic mixed martial arts competitions, where fighters from across the globe train, compete and battle for the ultimate title.

Seasons 1–5, 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 31 and 32 will also be available on Paramount+.

Apple TV: streaming May

Unconditional â€“ 8 May

Unconditional. Image: Apple Tv.
Unconditional. Image: Apple TV. Streaming 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.

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed – 20 May

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed. Image: Apple Tv.
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed. Image: Apple TV. Streaming May.

Series. We follow newly divorced mum Paula (Tatiana Maslany) as she falls down a dangerous rabbit hole of blackmail, murder and youth soccer. Convinced she witnessed a crime – while simultaneously 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. Jake Johnson, Brandon Flynn and Murray Bartlett also join the cast. 

Propeller One-Way Night Coach – 29 May

Propeller One-Way Night Coach. Image: Apple Tv.
Propeller One-Way Night Coach. Image: Apple TV. Streaming May.

Film (2026). Directed, written, produced and narrated by John Travolta. The story follows young airplane enthusiast Jeff (Clark Shotwell) and his mother (Kelly Eviston-Quinnett), as they set off on a one-way cross-country odyssey to Hollywood in the golden age of aviation, which transforms a simple flight into the trip of a lifetime.

Between airline meals, charming flight attendants (Ella Bleu Travolta and Olga Hoffmann), 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. 

Star City â€“ 29 May

Star City. Image: Apple Tv.
Star City. Image: Apple TV. Streaming May.

Series. A propulsive paranoid thriller that 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 among them in the Soviet space program, and the risks they all took to propel humankind forward. The series is a bold new chapter which expands the world of For All Mankind.

BritBox: streaming May

Travels With Agatha Christie & Sir David Suchet Season 1 – 1 May

Travels With Agatha Christie &Amp; Sir David Suchet Season 1. Image: Britbox.
Travels With Agatha Christie & Sir David Suchet S1. Image: BritBox. Streaming May.

Docuseries. Labelled ‘a travelogue with purpose’ by The Telegraph, this fascinating documentary sees acclaimed actor and British national treasure Sir David Suchet (Agatha Christie’s Poirot, A Perfect Murder, Harry and the Hendersons) retrace the global journey of legendary author Agatha Christie.

Suchet travels across Canada, Hawaii and Australia, exploring the landscapes and cultures that inspired Christie’s iconic works. Blending archival footage, personal photographs and present-day travel, this travelogue offers an intimate and insightful look at the experiences that shaped one of the world’s most celebrated mystery novelists.

Starring Sir David Suchet (Agatha Christie’s Poirot, A Perfect Murder, Harry And The Hendersons).

The Revenge Club Season 1 – 7 May

The Revenge Club Season 1. Image: Britbox.
The Revenge Club S1. Image: BritBox. Streaming May.

Series. A thriller that’s equal parts hilarious, dramatic and wildly fun, The Revenge Club follows six newly single strangers who meet in a divorce therapy group, each grappling with betrayal and heartbreak. Forming an unlikely bond, they abandon healing in favour of revenge, devising plans to get even with those who wronged them. However, their petty pranks turn dangerous, forcing the group to deal with a reality they never intended. Equally playful and suspenseful, the series explores how far people will go when heartbreak turns into retribution.

Starring Martin Compston (Line Of Duty, Vigil, Doomsday), Douglas Henshall (Shetland, Primeval, Murder Is Easy), Aimee Fifon Edwards (Peaky Blinders, Skins, Detectorists), Meera Syal (Goodness Gracious Me, The Kumars At No.42), Sharon Rooney (My Mad Fat Diary, Two Doors Down, Barbie) and Chaneil Kular (Sex Education, Accused, Bodies).

Here We Go Season 3 – 15 May

Here We Go Season 3. Image: Britbox.
Here We Go S3. Image: BritBox. Streaming 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 SweetBetter ManPride & Prejudice), Katherine Parkinson (The Boat That RockedEasy VirtueThe It Crowd), Jim Howick (HellboyHorrible HistoriesBill), Freya Parks (The School For Good And EvilThis TownJane Eyre), Tom Basden (PlebsAfter LifeQuack) and Jude Morgan-Collie (Terminator: Dark FateA Good Girl’s Guide to Murder).

Beyond Paradise Season 4 – 19 May

Beyond Paradise Season 4. Image: Britbox.
Beyond Paradise S4. Image: BritBox. Streaming May.

Series. A slew of baffling mysteries blur the line between reality and folklore. Detective Inspector Humphrey Goodman, played by Kris Marshall (Love Actually, Sanditon), returns for a stellar fourth season of Beyond Paradise. Now part of the local police force in the quiet Devonshire town of Shipton Abbott, Humphrey is faced with a fresh wave of baffling cases where fact and folklore collide. In this eagerly awaited return, Humphrey adjusts to married life with Martha while facing a life-changing decision that could alter the future of the entire station. 

Starring Kris Marshall (Love ActuallySanditon), Sally Bretton (The OfficeNot Going Out), Zahra Ahmadi (Closed CircuitDoctor Who), Dylan Llewellyn (Derry GirlsHollyoaksBig Boys) and Felicity Montagu (I’m Alan PartridgeBridget Jones’ Diary).

Forensics: Catching The Killer Seasons 1 & 2 – 27 May

Series. In this true crime series, we learn the role forensic science has played in finding the killers in a number of horrific murder cases.

Litvinenko Season 1 – 29 May

Docudrama. Detectives work to prove who was responsible for the death of the British-naturalised Russian defector Alexander Litvinenko in 2006, in one of the most complex and dangerous investigations the Metropolitan Police has ever mounted.

Stan: streaming May

Amandaland Season 2 – 6 May

Amandaland. Image: Bbc. Streaming On Stan.
Amandaland. Image: BBC / Stan. Streaming May.

Series. Post-divorce, Amanda (Lucy Punch) finds herself downsizing from Chiswick to So-Ha (South Harlesden), while juggling rebellious teenage children and a difficult relationship with her mother Felicity (Joanna Lumley). But with a little rebrand and help from her loyal friend Anne (Philippa Dunne), Amanda strives to make things work as a single, independent mum.

Devil in Silver – 8 May

Series. The horror series follows Pepper, a working-class man who finds himself wrongfully committed to the New Hyde Psychiatric Hospital, where nothing is as it seems. There, he must contend with patients who work against him, doctors with grim secrets, and perhaps even the Devil himself.

Starring Dan Stevens, Judith Light and Aasif Mandvi, this six-part series is adapted from Victor LaValle’s acclaimed novel Devil in Silver.

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars – 8 May

Rupaul's Drag Race All Stars. Image: Stan
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. Image: Stan. Streaming May.

Series. Fan favourite queens from past seasons return to the stage for the ultimate prize: to be crowned in the Drag Race Hall of Fame. The challenges are super-sized, as the queens do whatever it takes to secure their legacy.

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

Marty Supreme. Image: A24. Streaming On Stan.
Marty Supreme. Image: A24 / Stan. Streaming 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.

A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder – 27 May

A Good Girl's Guide To Murder. Image: Stan.
A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. Image: Stan. Streaming May.

Series. After solving the case of a murdered schoolgirl, Pip’s entire world has changed and she’s determined to avoid anymore investigations. But when a key witness in the trial of Max Hastings suddenly goes missing, Pip jumps back into action and must embark in a high stakes race against time to find him.

Based on the bestselling novels by Holly Jackson, Emma Myers (Wednesday) is back as Pip, alongside Zain Iqbal as Ravi Sing, Asha Banks as Cara Ward, Jude Morgan-Collie as Connor Reynolds, Yali Topol Maraglith as Lauren Gibson, and Henry Ashton as Max Hastings.

Binge: streaming May

Prisoner Season 1 – 5 May

Series. A British action thriller created and written by Matt Charman (HostageBridge of Spies). Double-episode premiere then weekly episodes.

Black Phone 2 – 7 May

Film (2025). The hugely popular sequel to horror film The Black Phone, starring Ethan Hawke.

The Bad Guys 2 â€“ 7 May

Film (2025). An animated action comedy film based on books by Australian author Aaron Blabey.

My Mother’s Wedding – 8 May

Film (2023). Drama starring Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller and Emily Beecham.

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

Outlander S8 Is Streaming On Binge This March. Image: Binge.
Outlander S8. Image: Binge. Streaming May.

Series. The final episode to the epic historical time-jumping love story of Jamie and Claire Fraser.

Saturday Night Live Season 51 finale – 18 May

Series. The iconic US sketch comedy show’s season finale, hosted by Will Ferrell with musical guest Paul McCartney.

Bugonia – 21 May

Bugonia. Image: Universal Pictures. Streaming On Binge.
Bugonia. Image: Universal Pictures. Streaming on Binge. Streaming May.

Film (2025). Two conspiracy-obsessed young men kidnap the high-powered CEO of a major company. Stars Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons. 

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Brilliant Minds Season 2 – 28 May

Series. Returns from season hiatus with episode 15. Weekly episodes.

ABC iview: streaming May

Lewis Season 1 – 1 May

Series. A spin-off from Inspector MorseLewis centres on Detectives Robbie Lewis and James Hathaway as they investigate grisly murders against the backdrop of the beautiful university spires of Oxford.

Death in Paradise Season 14 – 2 May

Death In Paradise Season 14. Image: Abc Iview.
Death in Paradise Season 14. Image: ABC iview. Streaming May.

Series. A brand new DI lands on Saint Marie with more confounding murders to solve. But Londoner Mervin Wilson ruffles some feathers as he clashes with the island’s way of life.

Silent Witness Season 28 – 2 May

Silent Witness Season 29. Image: Abc Iview.
Silent Witness S29. Image: ABC iview. Streaming May.

Series. A new season of crimes for the forensic team to solve and Jack is apprehensive about the arrival of new boss Professor Harriet Maven. He has heard she is difficult and, on arrival, she quickly rubs Jack up the wrong way. 

Live at the Apollo Season 20

Series. The BAFTA nominated Live At The Apollo returns for a twentieth series with seven brand new episodes.

Play School Rainforest Rangers 4 – May

From noisy creatures to incredible plants, the rainforest is full of surprises! So, come join us in the Play School Rainforest to explore, observe and learn about this amazing part of the natural world.

Talking Tom Heroes: Suddenly Super – 4 May

A group of friends are transformed into superheroes. Now they’ve got to figure out their powers – and save the day.

Operation Ouch Season 14 – 4 May

Series. From biceps and burps to pins and needles and puke, nothing escapes the doctors’ crazy tasks and experiments as they explore the weirdness and wonders of the human body.

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. 

Miffy & Friends Season 1

Series. Miffy, the iconic star of Dick Bruna’s legendary book series, is ready to take you along on her new adventures.

Friendly, spontaneous and enthusiastic, Miffy is now a big sister, and has plenty of fun friends to play with in an exciting, diverse and contemporary world. 

Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke – 19 May

Shaun Micallef's Going For Broke. Image: Abc Iview.
Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke. Image: ABC iview. Streaming May.

Series. Shaun Micallef investigates Australia’s tumultuous love affair with gambling, tracing how a national pastime became a 32-billion-dollar industry and asking how we became the world’s biggest losers. 

Murder in the Skies: Who Downed MH17? – 19 May

A father and blogger assembles a team of amateur online detectives to uncover the truth about how 298 people were killed when flight MH17 crashed.

Restoration Australia Season 8 – 21 May

Series. In this brand-new series of Restoration Australia, architecture expert Anthony Burke meets a wide-eyed bunch of ambitious restorers staring down daunting challenges and resolutely following their vision to save our heritage buildings by giving them dramatic new roles.

Shetland Season 9 – 22 May

Shetland Season 9. Image: Abc Iview.
Shetland Season 9. Image: ABC iview. Streaming May.

Series. Shetland returns for a brand-new six-part mystery. When a woman goes missing with her nine-year-old son, Calder and Tosh set out on a case that blurs the line between the personal and professional.

Kids Baking Championship Season 13 – 22 May

Series. Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown host and judge as 12 kid bakers create tasty treats in challenges inspired by the animal kingdom – and some actual live animals. In the end, one young baker will earn the title of Kids Baking Champion and the $25,000 prize.

Netflix: streaming May

You, Always – 1 May

Film (2026). Jen and Ethan have been best friends since high school. But when new romance enters their lives, their feelings for one another face the ultimate test.

Starring Adrian Grenier, Jessica De Gouw and Desmond Chiam.

Remarkably Bright Creatures – 8 May

Remarkably Bright Creatures. Image: Netflix.
Remarkably Bright Creatures. Image: Netflix. Streaming May.

Film (2026). While working nights at a small-town aquarium, a widow bonds with a clever octopus and an adrift young man in this moving drama based on the bestseller.

Starring Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Colm Meaney and Alfred Molina.

Under a Bamboo Sky – 8 May

Under A Bamboo Sky. Image: Netflix.
Under a Bamboo Sky. Image: Netflix. Streaming May.

Documentary. This documentary explores the survival of Australian Allied soldiers held prisoner and forced into gruelling labor in Southeast Asia during World War II.

Marty, Life is Short – 12 May

Documentary. Martin Short looks back on a life fueled 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 BlindLove 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. 

The Boroughs – 21 May

Series. In a seemingly perfect retirement community, a crew of unlikely heroes must stop an otherworldly threat from stealing the one thing they don’t have: time.

Starring Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard and Denis O’Hare.

Mating Season – 22 May

Series. From the creators of Big Mouth comes this wildly raunchy adult animated comedy about love, sex and relationships set in the animal world.

Starring Brooklyn Davey Norstedt and Jolie Hoang-Rappaport.

The Four Seasons Season 2 – 28 May

The Four Seasons Season 2. Image: Netflix.
The Four Seasons Season 2. Image: Netflix. Streaming May.

Series. The friends reunite for four new seasonal get-togethers, as they process a personal loss and embrace the regrets and reinventions of middle age.

Starring Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, Will Forte and Kerri Kenney-Silver.

Rafa – 29 May

Series. In this documentary series, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, Rafael Nadal, reflects on his career, legacy and final season on the court.

Starring Rafael Nadal.

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Paul Dalgarno is author of the novels A Country of Eternal Light (2023) and Poly (2020); the memoir And You May Find Yourself (2015); and the creative non-fiction book Prudish Nation (2023). He is Head of Content at ArtsHub & ScreenHub. Insta: @dalgarnowrites