May 2024 TV and Streaming Spectacular!

Prepare for an exhilarating journey through the vast landscape of television and streaming releases in May 2024! From heart-pounding documentaries to heartwarming comedies and captivating dramas, this month offers a diverse array of entertainment options. Let’s dive into the excitement and uncover the must-watch shows and movies!

Game-Show & Reality-TV

1. Gordon Ramsay’s Food Stars (2023– )

Synopsis: Aspiring moguls vie for a $250,000 investment in their food business, facing challenges and evaluations from guest judges.
Stars: Gordon Ramsay, Caroline D’Amore
Available: Wednesday, May 22, on Fox

2. Don’t Forget the Lyrics! (2022– )

Synopsis: Contestants test their musical memory for a chance to win $1 million, singing alongside a studio band.
Stars: Niecy Nash, Ashley Karp
Available: Thursday, May 23, on Fox (and next day on Hulu)

Documentary

3. Toughest Forces on Earth (2024– )

Synopsis: Former special operations soldiers explore elite and secretive military units worldwide.
Available: Wednesday, May 22, on Netflix

4. The Making of X-Men ’97 (Marvel Studios: Assembled) (2021– )

Synopsis: Chronicles the birth and revival of “X-Men: The Animated Series” thirty years later.
Available: Wednesday, May 22, on Disney+

5. The Blue Angels (2024)

Synopsis: Follows Navy and Marine Corps flight squadron veterans and newcomers through intense training and aerial artistry.
Director: Paul Crowder
Available: Thursday, May 23, on Prime Video

6. Illusions for Sale: The Rise and Fall of Generation Zoe (2024)

Synopsis: Charts the rise and fall of a spiritual coaching network in Argentina.
Director: Matías Gueilburt
Available: Thursday, May 23, on Netflix

7. The Beach Boys (2024)

Synopsis: A celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music and embodied the California Dream.
Directors: Frank Marshall, Thom Zimny
Available: Friday, May 24, on Disney+

Comedy & Romance

8. Trying (2020–2024)

Synopsis: Jason and Nikki navigate adoption with their dysfunctional friends, screwball family, and chaotic lives.
Stars: Rafe Spall, Esther Smith
Available: Wednesday, May 22, on Apple TV+

9. In Good Hands 2 (2024)

Synopsis: A comedy-drama following characters navigating love and life.
Director: Ketche
Stars: Kaan Urgancioglu, Mert Ege Ak
Available: Thursday, May 23, on Netflix

10. Mr. Manhattan (2024)

Synopsis: A man’s life is upended when he becomes the guardian of his late brother’s kids.
Director: Brian Herzlinger
Stars: Carlos PenaVega, Alexa PenaVega
Available: Friday, May 24, on Great American Pure Flix

Animation & Fantasy

11. Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf (2024– )

Synopsis: Fugitive Juzo Fujimaki is coerced into a tournament facing deadly martial artists.
Stars: Kenjirô Tsuda, Jun’ichi Suwabe
Available: Thursday, May 23, on Netflix

12. Jurassic World: Chaos Theory (2024– )

Synopsis: Young paleontologist Darius Bowman discovers live dinosaurs in California’s wilderness.
Stars: Paul-Mikél Williams, Darren Barnet
Available: Friday, May 24, on Netflix

13. Mulligan (2023– )

Synopsis: After an alien attack, humanity has a chance to start society over from scratch.
Stars: Dana Carvey, Nat Faxon
Available: Friday, May 24, on Netflix

14. My Oni Girl (2024)

Synopsis: A high school student’s life takes a turn when he meets a demon girl on a quest in the human world.
Director: Tomotaka Shibayama
Stars: Kenshô Ono, Miyu Tomita
Available: Friday, May 24, on Netflix

May 2024 promises an exhilarating lineup of entertainment, ranging from thrilling documentaries to heartwarming comedies and captivating animations. Get ready to embark on a cinematic adventure like never before!