THE NEW NETFLIX SHOWS TO WATCH THIS MONTH OF MAY

As we usher to a new month, here are the new series to binge-watch to and movies to catch for the month of May on Netflix.

We feel you, you cannot deny the fact that you have finally succumbed to the cabin fever. It’s been five strong weeks, and the Enhanced Community Quarantine hasn’t been lifted. But believe us when we say that this could be for a good cause.

While you’re stuck at home, how about you catch up on some readings, or update yourself and let it sink with these new series and movies from Netflix that’s about to land this coming month of May.

HOLLYWOOD (May 1)

Set in 1940’s, post World War II era, this movie directed by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan follows a story of an ambitious group of aspiring actors and filmmakers who will do almost anything to make their showbiz dreams come true. The movie stars Patti LuPone, David Corenswet and Darren Criss.

THE HALF OF IT (May 1)

The chick flick follows the story of smart but cash-strapped teen Ellie Chu who agrees to write a love letter for a jock and later on become his friend (or more than that) This Romantic and heartfelt movie stars Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer, and Alexis Lemire, Directed by Alice Wu

ALL DAY AND A NIGHT (May 1)

This social Issue Drama, directed by Joe Robert Cole, follows the story of Jakhor, a young man who looks back at the people, circumstances, and the system that set him on the path toward his crime. The movie stars Jeffrey Wright, Ashton Sanders, and Regina Taylor.

INTO THE NIGHT (May 1)

The season 1 of this interesting  Spanish series tells a story of the passengers and crew aboard a hijacked overnight flight, as they scramble to outrace the sun while a mysterious cosmic event wreaks havoc on the world below.

THE WRONG MISSY (May 13)

This Raunch RomCom tells the life of Tim who thinks he’s already invited the woman of his dreams on a work retreat in Hawaii. However, wheels turned a wrong path when he later realized that he mistakenly texted someone from a nightmare blind date he doesn’t want to get back in.

WHITE LINES (May 15)

This Drama and suspense thriller series follows the life of Zoe Walker who leaves her quiet life behind to investigate the disappearance of his brother in Ibiza. Little did she know, she’s up for something horrific, wild and perilous path.

CASTLE ROCK (May 15)

Not too fan of Romantic comedies and sweet tot flicks? Then Castle Rock is for you. The series is based on the works of Stephen King and the story weaves through the chronicles and characters of the series. If you liked The Haunting Of Hill House, then this one is really for you. The series stars Andre Holland, Lizzy Caplan, and Sissy Spacek, Directed by Sam Shaw and Dustin Thompson

SLAUGHTERHOUSE RULEZ (May 15)

 Starring  Asa Butterfield , Finn Cole, and Hermione Corfield. This teen scream flick is about a middle-class teen who just moved to his new town at a top boarding school and later discovers a sinkhole at a fracking site that unleashes tremors of terror.

Coming Soon

  • Blood & Water (Netflix Original)
  • Kenny Sebastian: The Most Interesting Person in the Room (Netflix Comedy Special)
  • Mystic Pop-up Bar (Netflix Original)

May 1st

  • All Day and a Night (Netflix Film)
  • Almost Happy (Netflix Original)
  • Get In (Netflix Film)
  • Go! Go! Cory Carson: The Chrissy (Netflix Family)
  • The Half Of It (Netflix Film)
  • Hollywood (Netflix Original)
  • Into the Night (Netflix Original)
  • Medici: The Magnificent Part 2 (Netflix Original)
  • Mrs. Serial Killer (Netflix Film)
  • Reckoning: Season 1 (Exclusively on Netflix)
  • Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
  • Back to the Future
  • Back to the Future Part II
  • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
  • Cracked Up, The Darrell Hammond Story
  • Den of Thieves
  • For Colored Girls
  • Fun with Dick & Jane
  • I Am Divine
  • Jarhead
  • Jarhead 2: Field of Fire
  • Jarhead 3: The Siege
  • Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa
  • Masha and the Bear: Season 4
  • Material
  • Monthly Girls’ Nozaki Kun: Season 1
  • Sinister
  • Song of the Sea
  • The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
  • The Heartbreak Kid
  • The Patriot
  • Thomas & Friends: Marvelous Machinery: A New Arrival
  • Thomas & Friends: Marvelous Machinery: World of Tomorrow
  • Thomas & Friends: Thomas and the Royal Engine
  • Underworld
  • Underworld: Evolution
  • Underworld: Rise of the Lycans
  • Urban Cowboy
  • What a Girl Wants
  • Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

May 4th

  • Arctic Dogs

May 5th

  • Jerry Seinfeld: 23 Hours To Kill (Netflix Comedy Special)

May 6th

  • Workin Moms: Season 4 (Netflix Original)

May 7th

  • Scissor Seven: Season 2 (Netflix Anime)

May 8th

  • 18 regali (Netflix Film)
  • Chico Bon Bon: Monkey with a Tool Belt (Netflix Family)
  • Dead to Me: Season 2 (Netflix Original)
  • The Eddy (Netflix Original)
  • The Hollow: Season 2 (Netflix Family)
  • Restaurants on the Edge: Season 2 (Netflix Original)
  • Rust Valley Restorers: Season 2 (Netflix Original)
  • Valeria (Netflix Original)

May 9th

  • Charmed: Season 2

May 11th

  • Bordertown: Season 3 (Netflix Original)
  • Have a Good Trip: Adventures in Psychedelics (Netflix Documentary)
  • Trial By Media (Netflix Documentary)

May 12th

  • True: Terrific Tales (Netflix Family)
  • Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy Vs the Reverend (Netflix Interactive Special)

May 13th

  • The WRong Missy (Netflix Film)

May 14th

  • Riverdale: Season 4

May 15th

  • Chichipatos (Netflix Original)
  • District 9
  • I Love You, Stupid (Netflix Film)
  • Inhuman Resources (Netflix Original)
  • Magic for Humans: Season 3 (Netflix Original)
  • She-Ra and the Princesses of Power: Season 5 (Netflix Family)
  • White Lines (Netflix Original)

May 16th

  • La reina de Indias y el conquistador (Netflix Original)
  • Public Enemies
  • United 93

May 17th

  • Soul Surfer

May 18th

  • The Big Flower Fight (Netflix Original)
  • Patton Oswalt: I Love Everything (Netflix Comedy Special)
  • Sweet Magnolias (Netflix Original)
  • Trumbo

May 20th

  • Ben Platt Live From Radio City Music Hall (Netflix Documentary)
  • The Flash: Season 6
  • Rebelion de los Godinez (Netflix Film)

May 22nd

  • Control Z (Netflix Original)
  • History 101 (Netflix Original)
  • Just Go With It
  • The Lovebirds (Netflix Film)
  • Selling Sunset: Season 2 (Netflix Original)
  • Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series Season 2 (Netflix Original)

May 23rd

  • Dynasty: Season 3

May 25th

  • Ne Zha
  • Norm of the North: Family Vacation
  • Uncut Gems

May 26th

  • Hannah Gadsby: Douglas (Netflix Comedy Special)

May 27th

  • I’m No Longer Here (Netflix Film)
  • The Lincoln Lawyer

May 28th

  • Dorohedoro (Netflix Anime)
  • La corazonada (Netflix Film)

May 29th

  • Space Force (Netflix Original)
  • Somebody Freed Phil: Season 3 (Netflix Documentary)

May 31st

  • High Strung Free Dance

 

Ed Lorenzo

Edryan Lorenzo, a PR and Marketing practitioner with 13 years of solid experience in the industry of lifestyle, fashion, and e-commerce. I'm into visual arts which includes photography, painting, and sketching. During my free time, I'd prefer to travel to keep my self fueled by different cultures and information. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter at @edryanlorenzo.

About the Author

Edryan Lorenzo, a PR and Marketing practitioner with 13 years of solid experience in the industry of lifestyle, fashion, and e-commerce. I'm into visual arts which includes photography, painting, and sketching. During my free time, I'd prefer to travel to keep my self fueled by different cultures and information. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter at @edryanlorenzo.