Unveiling the Spectacular May 2024 TV and Streaming Lineup!

Get ready to embark on an extraordinary journey through a plethora of captivating TV shows and streaming releases as May 2024 unfolds its entertainment extravaganza! From heart-pounding dramas to side-splitting comedies and spine-tingling thrillers, there’s something for everyone to indulge in. Let’s dive into the excitement and explore what awaits you this month.

Comedy & Stand-Up Specials

1. Kevin Hart: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2024 TV Special)

Synopsis: The comedy world gathers to celebrate, and roast, Kevin Hart, as he accepts the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
Stars: Kevin Hart, Dave Chappelle
Available: Saturday, May 11, on Netflix

2. Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die (2024 TV Special)

Synopsis: Add a Plot.
Director: Hamish Hamilton
Star: Nikki Glaser
Available: Saturday, May 11, on Max

Drama & Thriller

3. Mommy Meanest (2024)

Synopsis: A teenage girl is relentlessly cyber-bullied, only to find out the horrific texts are from her own mother.
Director: Greg Beeman
Stars: Lisa Rinna, Briana Skye
Available: Saturday, May 11, on Lifetime

4. After the Flood (2024– )

Synopsis: Joanna finds an unidentified man dead in a lift in a underground car park after a devastating flood, and becomes obsessed with discovering what happened to him.
Stars: Sophie Rundle, Matt Stokoe
Available: Monday, May 13, on BritBox

5. Harry Wild (2022– )

Synopsis: A retired English professor discovers a knack for investigation and interferes with her police detective son’s cases.
Stars: Jane Seymour, Rohan Nedd
Available: Monday, May 13, on Acorn TV

6. Royal Rules of Ohio (2024– )

Synopsis: Follows three sisters from Ghana as they experience their twenties in Columbus, Ohio, enjoying an opulent lifestyle as the children of royalty.
Stars: Brenda Agyekum, Akili Bobo Agyekum
Available: Wednesday, May 15, on Freeform (and next day on Hulu)

7. Uncle Samsik (2024– )

Synopsis: A 1960s-set tale of two men, their pride, greed and bromance.
Stars: Ryu Tae-ho, Song Kang-ho
Available: Wednesday, May 15, on Hulu

Animation & Adventure

8. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To the Hashira Training (2024)

Synopsis: Tanjiro undergoes rigorous training in his quest to become a Hashira, while Muzan continues to search for Nezuko and Ubuyashiki.
Director: Haruo Sotozaki
Stars: Natsuki Hanae, Kengo Kawanishi
Available: Sunday, May 12, on Crunchyroll

9. Smiling Friends (2020– )

Synopsis: Follows employees of a small company dedicated to bringing happiness to a bizarre yet colorful world.
Stars: Michael Cusack, Zach Hadel
Available: Sunday, May 12, on Adult Swim

10. Princess Power (2023– )

Synopsis: Four princesses from major fruit kingdoms embrace their differences to help their fellow fruitizens and make their world a better place.
Stars: Alanna Ubach, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss
Available: Monday, May 13, on Netflix

Reality-TV & Documentary

11. Naked and Afraid XL (2015– )

Synopsis: Amateur survivalists are put to the ultimate test in the wild for 40 days with nothing but primitive tools.
Stars: Michael Brown, Jeff Zausch
Available: Sunday, May 12, on Discovery

12. Summer Baking Championship (2023– )

Synopsis: Jesse Palmer invites 10 of America’s top bakers to face off in the ultimate summer baking competition.
Stars: Jesse Palmer, Damaris Phillips
Available: Monday, May 13, on Food

13. Doubling Down with the Derricos (2020– )

Synopsis: Magnify the challenges of a large family with triplets on the way, and you have the Derricos.
Stars: Deon Derrico, Karen Derrico
Available: Tuesday, May 14, on TLC

14. Botched Bariatrics (2024– )

Synopsis: Features patients whose lives have been turned upside down after suffering complications from their bariatric surgery.
Available: Wednesday, May 15, on TLC

15. Ghost Adventures (2008– )

Synopsis: Zak Bagans and his team investigate the scariest, most notorious haunted places in the world.
Stars: Zak Bagans, Aaron Goodwin
Available: Wednesday, May 15, on Discovery

16. In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin (2023– )

Synopsis: A unique cooking show combining cooking, dinner parties, and documentary, with a dash of comedy.
Stars: Harry Hamlin, Lisa Rinna
Available: Wednesday, May 15, on AMC+ and IFC

17. 59th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards (2024 TV Special)

Synopsis: The 59th Academy of Country Music Awards, hosted by Reba McEntire, promises an unforgettable celebration of country music.
Stars: Reba McEntire, Jason Aldean
Available: Thursday, May 16, on Prime Video

Drama & Romance

18. Interview with the Vampire (2022– )

Synopsis: Louis de Pointe’s epic story of love, blood, and the perils of immortality, as told to journalist Daniel Molloy.
Stars: Assad Zaman, Jacob Anderson
Available: Sunday, May 12, on AMC and AMC+

19. Bridgerton (2020– )

Synopsis: The eight close-knit siblings of the Bridgerton family look for love and happiness in London high society.
Stars: Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton
Available: Thursday, May 16, on Netflix

20. Outer Range (2022– )

Synopsis: A rancher fighting for his land discovers an unfathomable mystery at the edge of Wyoming’s wilderness.
Stars: Lewis Pullman, Josh Brolin
Available: Thursday, May 16, on Prime Video

May 2024 promises a treasure trove of entertainment, spanning across genres and captivating audiences with compelling stories and unforgettable moments. Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of excitement and adventure!