New Shows & Films – Quick Links
Here’s a comprehensive guide to the latest shows and films coming to various streaming platforms this month.
Netflix: New Shows & Films
The Boroughs – 21 May
This series follows a group of unlikely heroes in a seemingly perfect retirement community as they face an otherworldly threat that steals time. Starring Alfred Molina, Geena Davis, Alfre Woodard and Denis O’Hare.
Mating Season – 22 May
From the creators of Big Mouth, this adult animated comedy explores love, sex and relationships in the animal world. Featuring Brooklyn Davey Norstedt and Jolie Hoang-Rappaport.
BritBox: New Shows & Films
Beyond Paradise Season 4 – 19 May
Detective Inspector Humphrey Goodman, played by Kris Marshall, returns for a fourth season of Beyond Paradise. Set in a quiet Devonshire town, he faces new mysteries that blur reality and folklore. The season also explores his personal life and future decisions.
Starring Kris Marshall, Sally Bretton, Zahra Ahmadi, Dylan Llewellyn and Felicity Montagu.
Stan: New Shows & Films
The Running Man – 19 May
A science-fiction action film based on Stephen King’s novel, directed by Edgar Wright. In a near-future America, contestants must survive for 30 days while being hunted by the Network’s five hunters.
Starring Glen Powell, William H Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera and Emilia Jones.
Apple TV: New Shows & Films
Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed – 20 May
This series follows Paula (Tatiana Maslany), a newly divorced mother who uncovers a dangerous conspiracy involving blackmail, murder and youth soccer. Jake Johnson, Brandon Flynn and Murray Bartlett join the cast.
Prime Video: New Shows & Films
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War – 20 May
John Krasinski stars as Jack Ryan in this espionage thriller. Forced back into the world of espionage, he confronts a deadly conspiracy with the help of Mike November (Michael Kelly) and James Greer (Wendell Pierce).
Starring John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Michael Kelly, Max Beesley, JJ Feild, Douglas Hodge, Betty Gabriel and Sienna Miller.
The Boys Season 5 Finale – 20 May
The final episode of the Emmy Award-winning series The Boys premieres, marking the end of the fifth and final season. 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 return for the climactic finale.
ABC iview: New Shows & Films
Miffy & Friends Season 1 – 18 May
Based on Dick Bruna’s beloved book series, Miffy continues her adventures with friends in a contemporary world. Friendly and spontaneous, Miffy is now a big sister.
Shaun Micallef’s Going For Broke – 19 May
Shaun Micallef investigates Australia’s relationship with gambling, tracing how it evolved into a 32-billion-dollar industry.
Murder in the Skies: Who Downed MH17? – 19 May
A father and blogger assemble a team of amateur detectives to uncover the truth behind the crash of flight MH17, which killed 298 people.
Restoration Australia Season 8 – 21 May
Architecture expert Anthony Burke meets restorers working on heritage buildings in this new series.
Shetland Season 9 – 22 May
The return of Shetland for a six-part mystery. When a woman goes missing with her son, Calder and Tosh take on a case that blurs the line between personal and professional.
Kids Baking Championship Season 13 – 22 May
Duff Goldman and Kardea Brown host and judge as 12 kid bakers create treats inspired by the animal kingdom.
SBS On Demand: New Shows & Films
The Negotiator – 19 May
Inspired by true events, The Negotiator follows Captain Gabriel Menck (Malvino Salvador), responsible for hostage negotiations in São Paulo.
Maxima Season 2 – 21 May
This series follows Máxima, the Dutch queen, as she navigates her role as a wife, mother and future queen.
China With Ben Fogle – 22 May
Ben Fogle travels through China, exploring its history, culture and modern transformation.
Shut Your Big Fat Mouth John Safran! – 24 May
John Safran’s documentary delves into Australia’s approach to free speech and offensive ideas.
HBO Max: New Shows & Films
The Yoghurt Shop Murders – 23 May
Episode five of The Yogurt Shop Murders chronicles the Austin Police Department’s breakthrough in a 34-year-old case.
Binge: New Shows & Films
Saturday Night Live Season 51 Finale – 18 May
The iconic US sketch comedy show ends its season with Will Ferrell as host and Paul McCartney as musical guest.
Bugonia – 21 May
Two conspiracy-obsessed men kidnap a CEO. Stars Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons.
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