Netflix in May: Every new TV show and film coming this month from Love Island and 13 Reasons Why to Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Including exciting new additions and the return of old favourites

UPDATE: 13 Reasons Why season 2 will air on 18 May while a remixed version of Arrested Development's polarising fourth season will drop on 4 May ahead of the imminent season 5, creator Mitch Hurwitz has announced.

Last week, Netflix announced a whole roster of new shows and films to be released over the years to come, one of which is a true crime series billed as "the next Making a Murderer."

While May looks to be a slower month for the streaming service where the licensed content's concerned - save for the first two seasons of ITV2 hit series Love Island, that is - it's with its original content where it's flourishing.

Next month Netflix introduces new Scandinavian post-apocalypse drama The Rain as well as welcoming back an old favourite in the form of the fourth season of sitcom Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and the second run of last year's hit adaptation of the popular film Dear White People.

There'll be a host of brand new original films released also, including Cargo, a zombie horror - starring Martin Freeman - set in the Australian Outback. In terms of previously released films, Netflix has acquired rights to stream Martin Scorsese classic Taxi Driver, comedy sequel Bad Neighbours 2 and David Fincher's Oscar-nominated Facebook drama The Social Network.

You can find a full list of everything joining Netflix below.

ORIGINAL SERIES

4 May

A Little Help with Carol Burnett

In this original unscripted series starring comedy legend Carol Burnett, kids dish out advice to celebrities and everyday people in front of a live audience.

Dear White People: Volume 2

Romantic dilemmas, a social media troll and big changes at Armstrong-Parker House push Sam, Lionel and friends to the breaking point.

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman: Tina Fey

Tina Fey opens up about her family, the changing culture at SNL and the one moment she wishes she could take back. Plus, blues icon Buddy Guy.

The Rain: Season 1

After a brutal virus wipes out most of the population, two young siblings embark on a perilous search for safety. A Scandinavian thriller series.

11 May

Bill Nye Saves the World: Season 3

Bill and his guests explore the future of food, the science of addiction and more in a new set of episodes of the Emmy-nominated series.

22 May

Mob Psycho 100: Season 1

There's an organisation gathering espers for a nefarious purpose. Powerful psychic Mob, however, is just trying to be the protagonist of his own life.

Terrace House: Opening New Doors: Part 2

As Shion and Tsubasa grow closer day by day, Ami and Takayuki's relationship grows complicated, and new housemates join the group.

24 May

Fauda: Season 2

Doron teams up with his old undercover unit when a militant who has targeted him for revenge also launches a more ambitious covert plan.

25 May

The Toys That Made Us: Season 2

The new season features Star Trek, Transformers, LEGO and Hello Kitty.

30 May

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Season 4

Kimmy gets a job at a tech startup, Titus pretends to have a TV show to impress Mikey, and Jacqueline starts a talent agency.

31 May

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman: Howard Stern

The groundbreaking radio personality takes the stage in the latest installment of Letterman's in-depth, wide-ranging interview series.

WEEKLY EPISODES

Busted!: Season 1 (new episodes Wednesdays)

A hilarious panel of Korean entertainment icons teams up with some of the biggest names in K-Drama in this madcap whodunit variety show. More Keystone Cops than Sherlock Holmes, each episode sees our cast of bumbling detectives solve a different mystery based on vignettes presented by famous Korean actors and comedians. An overarching plot unfolds throughout the series, and the tension mounts as the panel edges closer to the awful truth.

The Break with Michelle Wolf (new episodes Wednesdays)

Michelle Wolf pokes fun at everything and everyone on her weekly show. Wolf has worked on The Daily Show and Late Night with Seth Meyers.

Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments: Season 3 (new episodes Wednesdays)

Riverdale: Season 2 (new episodes Thursdays, finale on 17 May)

Designated Survivor: Season 2 (new episodes Thursdays, finale on 17/05)

Dynasty: Season 1 (new episodes Saturdays)

The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale (new episodes Sundays, finale on 13 May)

NETFLIX FILM

1 May

Sometimes

Seven strangers anxiously waiting for their HIV test results decide to bribe the clinic receptionist to get them early, learning one is positive.

4 May

Manhunt

A Chinese pharmaceutical lawyer framed for a vile crime teams up with a sharp-witted Japanese detective to stop a dangerous corporate plot.

Forgive Us Our Debts

Threatened by creditors, a newly unemployed man agrees to work for a debt collector, but soon discovers his deal with the devil has unexpected costs.

11 May

The Kissing Booth

When teenager Elle's first kiss leads to a forbidden romance with the hottest boy in high school, she risks her relationship with her best friend.

18 May

Cargo

Stranded in rural Australia in the aftermath of a violent pandemic, an infected father desperately seeks a new home for his infant child, and a means to protect her from his own changing nature

Catching Feelings

A Johannesburg professor and his journalist wife find their relationship tested in new ways when a famous, hard-partying writer enters their lives.

25 May

Ibiza

When Harper’s two best friends tag along on her work trip to Barcelona, they ditch work and fly to Ibiza for Harper, who against her better judgement, falls for a hot DJ.

26 May

Sara's Notebook

A woman embarks on a harrowing search for her missing sister that brings her into the depths of the treacherous, war-torn Congolese jungle.

ORIGINAL COMEDY

1 May

John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous Live at Radio City

A new stand-up special from John Mulaney.

4 May

Dany Boon: Des Hauts-De-France

In an eclectic one-man show, French superstar Dany Boon reflects on his homeland, his first comedy gig and the challenges of parenting hostile teens.

8 May

Hari Kondabolu: Warn Your Relatives

Hari Kondabolu breaks down identity politics, celebrity encounters, his mango obsession and more in a stand-up set full of unexpected twists.

11 May

Carlos Ballarta: Furia Ñera

With his signature snark and razor-sharp wit, Mexican comedian Carlos Ballarta spotlights the absurdity of characters we encounter in everyday life.

13 May

Ali Wong: Hard Knock Wife

Pregnant again, Ali Wong returns in her second original stand-up comedy special and gets real on why having kids is not all it's cracked up to be.

22 May

Tig Notaro Happy To Be Here

Comedian Tig Notaro unleashes her inner prankster in a playful stand-up special packed with funny anecdotes, parenting confessions and more.

25 May

Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life

Comedy icons Steve Martin and Martin Short team up for musical sketches and conversations about their legendary lives in show business and stand-up.

Fernando Sanjiao: Hombre

Argentine actor and comedian Fernando Sanjiao uses humour to explore the concept of masculinity in modern times.

ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY

4 May

End Game

Directed by Academy Award-winning filmmakers Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman, End Game is an intimate vérité style documentary short that follows visionary medical practitioners who are working on the cutting edge of life and death - and dedicated to changing our thinking about both.

11 May

Evil Genius: the True Story of America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist

This docuseries investigates the true story of a pizza delivery man who robbed a bank, then was killed by a bomb fastened around his neck.

23 May

Explained (every Thursday)

This series spotlights topical and timely issues that impact our lives — from the gender wage gap to geopolitical politics.

ORIGINAL SERIES FOR KIDS

4 May

Kong: King of the Apes: Season 2

Lukas and friends explore a lost world full of prehistoric beasts, uncover clues to Kong’s past and race to stop a robot uprising led by Botila.

11 May

Spirit Riding Free: Season 5

Inspired by the Oscar-nominated film Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron, Spirit Riding Free follows the heartfelt journey of a wild mustang who could not be tamed. A whole new generation will experience all the daring adventures when Spirit meets a girl named Lucky whose courage matches his own. Together they push limits, harness the power of friendship and discover what it means to be free. With their best friends by their side, they explore a world filled with endless rides, magnificent horses and never-ending fun.

The Who Was? Show: Season 1

A live-action sketch comedy show for kids starring the greatest names in history. Based on the best-selling book series.

25 May

Trollhunters: Part 3

The fate of both trolls and humans hangs in the balance as the final chapter begins. Will Gunmar succeed in shrouding the world in darkness?

LICENSED CONTENT

1 May

Men Behaving Badly: Series 1-6

Men Behaving Badly: Last Orders

Prime Suspect 1-6

Prime Suspect: The Final Act

Prime Suspect 1973: Season 1

Cold Feet: Series 1-6

Some Like It Hot

Wild Orchid 2

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Audrey Rose

Love Rain: Season 1

Iris: Season 1

Boys Over Flowers: Vol. 1

Lakeview Terrace

iZombie: Season 4

Case Closed: Season 1

ALVINNN!!! And the Chipmunks

The Frankenstein Chronicles: Season 2

Liquid Edge: Season 1

Sing-a-long with PJ Masks

Little Boy Blue: Season 1

Sam Faiers: The Mummy Diaries: Season 1

Tesla Love Island: Season 1-2

A Life of Its Own: The Truth About Medical Marijuana

Maigret Sets a Trap

Maigret's Dead Man

Cameraman to the Queen

Rachel Carson

The Race Underground

The Battle of Chosin

Stratton

Kings of the Sun

Enter the Ninja

Queens of Comedy: Season 1

Swami Baba Ramdev: The Untold Story: Season 1

Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise

Ringan Onaatah 27: Gone Too Soon

The Standoff

Le K Benzema Anjaan: Special Crimes Unit: Season 1

Gabru: Hip Hop Revolution: Season 1

Khan: No. 1 Crime Hunter: Season 1

Mere Papa Hero Hiralal: Season 1

Simon: Season 1

Love Ni Bhavai Nibunan

Waiting

Hombanna Abhinetri

Ajji Gurgaon Roberto Saviano: Writing Under Police Protection

Jewel's Catch One The Carter Effect Life, Animated PJ Masks: Season 1

Pocoyo Halloween: Spooky Movies

Pocoyo & Cars

Pocoyo Carnival

Pocoyo Halloween: Space Halloween

Pocoyo & The Space Circus

Pocoyo Special Sports

Darc Toc Toc

My Perfect Romance

CIA: Comrade in America

Food On The Go

Coffee for All The Clapper

Si saben cómo me pongo ¿pá qué me invitan?

Spiritual House: Season 1

Duck Butter 2

May Jailbreak 3

May Hyori's Bed & Breakfast: Season 2

Miracles from Heaven

The Angry Birds Movie

Stagecoach: The Texas Jack Story

The Durrells: Season 1

4 May

RuPaul's Drag Race: Season 10

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

No Estoy Loca Lo más sencillo es complicarlo todo

Family Blood Kakegurui: Season 1

Thi Mai

The Good Cop: Season 1

5 May

Pup Star: World Tour

6 May

Poldark: Season 2

7 May

Prince Jai Aur Dumdaar Viru: Season 2

Sab Jholmaal Hai: Season 2

8 May

iZombie: Season 4

9 May

Daddy Day Care

10 May

Hyori's Bed & Breakfast: Season 2

Bad Neighbours 2

Jeepers Creepers 3

O Renascimento do Parto

11 May

Taxi Driver

London Ha Unlimited 2

Ha Unlimited 1

Spivak

13 May

The Intern

Kickboxer: Retaliation

14 May

The Legend of Wu Kong

15 May

iZombie: Season 4

Project Runway: Season 9-10

Brain Games: Season 2

Drugs, Inc.: Season 4

Unusual Cultures: Season 1

Top 10 Secrets and Mysteries: Season 1

The Game 365: Season 15-16

Disaster Earth: Season 1

Inside Cocaine Wars: Season 1

Doomsday Preppers: Season 1

The Traffickers: Season 1

Whisker Wars: Season 1

Project Runway: Junior: Season 1-2

Invaders: Season 1

Lockdown

Oz: Maximum Security Party Like: Season 1

Crimes Against Nature: Season 1

Wild Australia: Season 1

Animal Intervention: Season 1

How Big Can It Get: Season 1

The Fashion Fund: Season 1

Catching Hell: Season 1

I Own Australia's Best Home: Season 1

I Own Britain's Best Home: Season 1

Martha Bakes: Season 5-6

The Art Of...: Season 2

Je ne suis pas une sorcière

Aadu 2

Chalay Thay Saath Saint Seiya: The Lost Canvas: Season 1

Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro: Special Edition

16 May

Asian Provocateur: Season 2

17 May

Hyori's Bed & Breakfast: Season 2

The Meddler

18 May

The Social Network

The Punisher

Midnight Express

True Music (Working Title): Songs (Working Title)

20 May

Episodes: Season 5

22 May

iZombie: Season 4

Men On A Mission: 2018

Maze 24

May Killers

Hyori's Bed & Breakfast: Season 2

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2

Making Fun - The Story of Funko

Survivor's Guide to Prison

25 May

Mindhunters

Reign Over Me

26 May

12 Monkeys: Season 3

The Darkness

27 May

Pan

28 May

Maggie's Plan

Lockup: Raw: Collection 1

29 May

iZombie: Season 4

30 May

Wish Upon Trump: An American Dream: Season 1

31 May

Hyori's Bed & Breakfast: Season 2

Queen of the South: Season 2

Healer: Season 1

Full House

Oh My Venus: Season 1

Who Are You: School 2015: Season 1

Hwarang: Season 1

Blood: Season 1

The Producers: Season 1

Love in the Moonlight: Season 1

Uncontrollably Fond: Season 1

Beauty and the Bitches: Season 1-2

Blood & Treasures: Season 1

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