May begins tomorrow, and during this time Netflix’s library will feature a series perfect for fans of Italian food, a remake of an 80s feel-good film, and a dark comedy series featuring stars from HBO hits House of the Dragon and The White Lotus. In addition, sci-fi fans will have a chance to dive into an animated world full of robots, monsters and aliens.
If you want to know about the biggest shows available generally, check out our article on the best TV shows on Netflix. Also, check out our roundup of the best movies on Netflix.
This article is based on new content drops on Netflix UK, so the list of releases in the United States and other parts of the world may differ. However, you can get access to US Netflix via a virtual private network (VPN) such as NordVPN , one of the most popular and affordable options.
The Four Seasons (Season 1)
Releases 1 May
In this new Netflix series, Tina Fey is reimagining a cult classic 1981 film of the same title. Three married couples have a yearlong tradition of spending one weekend a quarter together. The series follows a group of friends through spring, summer, fall, and winter as they meet on a planned vacation. Kate (Tina Fey) and Jack (Will Forte), Anne (Kerri Kenney) and Nick (Steve Carell), and Danny (Colman Domingo) and Claude (Marco Calvani) get up to all kinds of antics as they do their best to maintain their friendships.
Nonnas (2025)
Releases 9 May
After losing his mother and grandmother, Joe (Vince Vaughn) decides to open a restaurant with a menu based on old Italian family recipes. He employs four grandmothers (or nonnas) from different parts of Italy as chefs. Roberta (Lorraine Bracco), Antonella (Brenda Vaccaro), Teresa (Talia Shire), and Gia (Susan Sarandon) all have different approaches to cuisine, but form a passionate team at the Enoteca Maria restaurant nonetheless.
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning
Releases 11 May
In the seventh instalment in the Mission: Impossible film franchise, Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) faces off against a rogue AI called The Entity. When the world powers compete to gain control over artificial intelligence, Hunt is the only person who can ensure peace. Watch out for an epic stunt involving Cruise, a motorbike and a very high cliff.
Love, Death & Robots (Volume 4)
Releases 15 May
In the fourth instalment of the anthology, Netflix once again takes viewers on a crazy journey through animated worlds. Created by Tim Miller and executive produced by David Fincher, the series mixes science fiction with horror, fantasy and black comedy. The new season will feature monsters from other dimensions, fighting dinosaurs, and robots scheming to take control over the world.
Sirens (Limited Series)
Releases 22 May
This dark comedy follows two sisters who stay in a mansion on a lavish island over the Labour Day weekend. Simone (Milly Alcock) has a strange relationship with her boss, the charismatic but mysterious Michaela Kell (Julianne Moore). Simone’s older sister, Devon (Meghann Fahy), arrives at the estate and questions her sister’s bond with her manager. However, Michaela has no intention of giving up without a fight.
Fear Street: Prom Queen (2025)
Releases 23 May
Netflix is bringing back the slasher film series Fear Street that started and concluded in 2021, with three entries titled 1994, 1978, and 1666. Prom Queen takes viewers to Shadyside Town in 1988. Students gather for the senior prom, during which the Prom Queen will be chosen. However, things take a turn for the worse when someone starts murdering the candidates. The film stars India Fowler, Suzanna Son, Fina Strazza and David Iacono, among others.
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Author: Weronika de Oliveira, Entertainment Writer, Tech Advisor
Weronika is an Entertainment Writer at Tech Advisor, where she covers topics related to TV shows, streaming, and movies. With an MA degree in Film Studies, her areas of expertise range from classical and postmodern cinema to contemporary films, series, and pop culture.
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