Prepare to be dazzled by the mesmerizing array of TV shows and streaming releases awaiting you in May 2024! From gripping documentaries to thrilling dramas and side-splitting comedies, this month promises something for every taste. Let’s delve into the excitement and discover the gems that await!
Comedy & Drama
1. The 8 Show (2024– )
Synopsis: Eight contestants in financial hardship participate in Money Game, a reality competition where all purchases carry a 1000x markup, subtracted from the prize.
Stars: Anzu Lawson, Rich Ting
Available: Friday, May 17, on Netflix
2. The Big Cigar (2024)
Synopsis: Follows Huey P. Newton’s escape to Cuba with the help of Hollywood producer Bert Schneider.
Stars: Marc Menchaca, Alessandro Nivola
Available: Friday, May 17, on Apple TV+
3. Club Zero (2023)
Synopsis: A teacher forms a strong bond with five students at an elite school, leading to dangerous consequences.
Director: Jessica Hausner
Stars: Mia Wasikowska, Ksenia Devriendt
Available: Tuesday, May 21, on VOD
4. Rachel Feinstein: Big Guy (2024)
Synopsis: A stand-up special from comedian Rachel Feinstein.
Director: Gillian Laub
Star: Rachel Feinstein
Available: Tuesday, May 21, on Netflix
5. Chief Detective 1958 (2024– )
Synopsis: Park Young-Han, a young detective, teams up with his colleagues to combat the violation of human dignity.
Stars: Lee Jehoon, Seo Eun-su
Available: Wednesday, May 22, on Hulu
Documentary & Biography
6. 99 (2024)
Synopsis: Docuseries highlighting Manchester United’s treble-winning season of ’99, told through legendary players and manager, Alex Ferguson.
Stars: David Beckham, Alex Ferguson
Available: Friday, May 17, on Prime Video
7. Power (2024)
Synopsis: Explores the expansion of American policing over centuries, driven by the quest to contain threats to social order.
Director: Yance Ford
Stars: Charlie Adams, Baher Azmy
Available: Friday, May 17, on Netflix
8. Golden Kamuy (2024)
Synopsis: Treasure hunt in early 20th century Hokkaido, Japan, for a hidden stash of gold.
Stars: Kento Yamazaki, Anna Yamada
Available: Sunday, May 19, on Netflix
9. The Parisian Agency: Exclusive Properties (2020– )
Synopsis: Reality series following the Kretz family as they sell apartments to rich clients in France and worldwide.
Stars: Valentin Kretz, Martin Kretz
Available: Monday, May 20, on Netflix
Thriller & Horror
10. End of the Rope (2023)
Synopsis: Suspicion lands on a sociopathic farmhand when a family mysteriously disappears from a town in North Dakota.
Director: Charlie Griak
Stars: Joseph Gray, Chris Bylsma
Available: Friday, May 17, on VOD
11. Faceless After Dark (2023)
Synopsis: Bowie, a breakout star from a killer clown horror flick, finds herself held hostage by an unhinged fan.
Director: Raymond Wood
Stars: Jenna Kanell, Danny Kang
Available: Friday, May 17, on VOD
12. Nightwatch: Demons Are Forever (2023)
Synopsis: Martin’s daughter takes up a night watch job to uncover the truth about her parents’ disappearance almost thirty years ago.
Stars: Fanny Leander Bornedal, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Available: Friday, May 17, on Shudder
13. You Can’t Run Forever (2024)
Synopsis: A teenage girl hunted through the woods by a sociopath on a murderous rampage.
Director: Michelle Schumacher
Stars: J.K. Simmons, Fernanda Urrejola
Available: Friday, May 17, on VOD
14. Darkness of Man (2024)
Synopsis: Interpol operative Russell Hatch takes on the role of a father figure to Jayden, the son of an informant killed in a raid.
Director: James Cullen Bressack
Stars: Jean-Claude Van Damme, Kristanna Loken
Available: Tuesday, May 21, on VOD
May 2024 offers a captivating lineup of entertainment, ensuring there’s never a dull moment. Whether you’re a fan of gripping thrillers, insightful documentaries, or side-splitting comedies, this month has something special in store for you!