The days are getting longer and longer.
And while that means that the weather is (hopefully) on the way, it also means there’s even more time to catch up with the newest movies and TV shows coming to Netflix.
Here are some of the best additions coming to Netflix this May.
NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
Flinch
May 3, 2019
Faced with various frightening and uncomfortable events, contestants in this game show had better not flinch — or they’ll suffer painful consequences.
Dead to Me
May 3, 2019
A dark single camera comedy about a powerful friendship that blossoms between a tightly wound widow and a free spirit with a shocking secret.
Abyss
May 6, 2019
A prosecutor discovers that she’s been reincarnated into a different person after getting into an accident — and also learns she’s not the only one.
The Society
May 10, 2019
When everyone else mysteriously vanishes from their wealthy town, the teen residents of West Ham must forge their own society to survive.
She’s Gotta Have It: Season 2
May 24, 2019
Romantic turmoil, artistic challenges and an eye-opening trip to Puerto Rico set Nola Darling on a new course.
WHAT / IF
May 24, 2019
A raw, voyeuristic examination of acceptable people doing unacceptable things– A conflict driven series of high stakes morality plays with a first season narrative focusing on two struggling newlyweds who accept a powerful woman’s ethically perilous proposition to secure a badly needed financial windfall.
Good Girls: Season 2
May 31, 2019
In their second season, the women come face-to-face with the consequences of their criminal behaviour..
When They See Us
May 31, 2019
A four part limited series from director Ava Duverney that continues themes from her documentary THE 13th, her exploration of the criminal justice system through the true case of the Central Park Five – 5 young teenagers who were wrongfully accused and convicted of rape.
NETFLIX FILM
Despite Everything
May 3, 2019
After their mother’s death, four sisters learn a shocking family secret and embark on an adventure to discover the truth about their genealogy.
The Last Summer
May 3, 2019
Standing on the precipice of adulthood, a group of friends navigate new relationships, while re-examining others, during their final summer before college.
Wine Country
May 10, 2019
During a vacation to Napa Valley, a group of long time friends reunite and revisit past choices in this hilarious and heartfelt comedy from director Amy Poehler.
Good Sam
May 16, 2019
When a mysterious good samaritan, aka “Good Sam,” leaves $100,000 cash on seemingly random doorsteps, New York City TV news reporter Kate Bradley (Tiya Sircar) sets out discover Good Sam’s true identity and motive, turning her personal life upside down.
See You Yesterday
May 17, 2019
Two Brooklyn teenage prodigies, C.J. Walker and Sebastian Thomas, build makeshift time machines to save C.J.’s brother, Calvin, from being wrongfully killed by a police officer.
The Perfection
May 24, 2019
A troubled musical prodigy (Allison Williams) seeks out the new star pupil (Logan Browning) of her former school with shocking consequences in this elegant and terrifying suspense ride, the most buzzed-about movie at last year’s Fantastic Fest.
Always Be My Maybe
May 31, 2019
Everyone assumed Sasha and Marcus would wind up together except for Sasha and Marcus. Reconnecting after 15 years, the two start to wonder… maybe?
NETFLIX ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARIES
Knock Down The House
May 1, 2019
This rousing documentary follows four extraordinary women—Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Amy Vilela, Cori Bush, and Paula Jean Swearengin—who take on the congressional establishment by mounting grassroots campaigns and building a movement during a time of historic volatility in American politics.
All In My Family
May 3, 2019
From documentarian Hao Wu comes a heartfelt portrait of how he created a thoroughly modern family in America, only to face the dilemma of introducing his same-sex partner and their children to his deeply traditional parents and relatives in China.
ReMastered: The Lion’s Share
May 10, 2019
ReMastered: A long form documentary series of high profile, in-depth stories about music’s impact on society, as told by critically acclaimed directors, with each episode revealing surprising insight beyond the expected or commonly known.
Killer Ratings
May 31, 2019
The true-life story of a Brazilian TV host who literally killed for ratings — and used his crime TV show to cover up the grizzly truth.
OTHER NOTEWORTHY ADDITIONS
The Great Gatsby
May 1, 2019
Snowpiercer
May 1, 2019
Baby Driver
May 27, 2019
