Netflix is ready with an entertainment-packed May this year. The upcoming month will see the premiere of many of Netflix’s original films and TV shows, including the highly anticipated new Fear Street film and a new season of Love, Death & Robots. Just like every month, Netflix is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 11 best new shows coming to Netflix in May 2025.
The Four Seasons Season 1 (May 1)
The Four Seasons is an upcoming comedy-drama miniseries created by Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield. Based on the 1981 film of the same name by Alan Alda, the Netflix series revolves around three suburban couples who vacation together each year. When one of the couples breaks up and the husband begins dating a younger woman, tensions between the group rise. The Four Seasons stars Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, Marco Calvani, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Will Forte, and Erika Henningsen.
Forever Season 1 (May 8)
Forever is an upcoming coming-of-age romantic drama series created by Mara Brock Akil. Based on the book of the same name by Judy Blume, the Netflix series is set in 2018 in Los Angeles, and it revolves around two high school students as they fall in love with each other and become each other’s first love. Forever stars Lovie Simone, Michael Cooper Jr., Xosha Roquemore, Marvin Lawrence Winans III, Wood Harris, Karen Pittman, Barry Shabaka Henley, Ali Gallo, and Niles Fitch.
Blood of Zeus Season 3 (May 8)
Blood of Zeus is an adult animated fantasy action adventure series created by Charley and Vlas Parlapanides. The upcoming third and final season of the Netflix series will bring the story of Heron to a satisfying conclusion as he and the gods face their most dangerous foes. Blood of Zeus’ voice cast includes Derek Phillips, Jessica Henwick, Mamie Gummer, Jason O’Mara, Claudia Christian, Elias Toufexis, and Melina Kanakaredes.
The Royals Season 1 (May 9)
The Royals is an upcoming Indian romantic comedy-drama series written by Neha Veena Sharma. The Netflix series is set in the city of Morpur, and it revolves around the Royal family, who are quickly running out of their wealth. They soon partner up with an ambitious and feisty CEO to make some money by using their vast estate. Soon, the CEO and Morpur’s prince develop a love-hate relationship. The Royals stars Bhumi Pednekar, Ishaan Khatter, Zeenat Aman, Sakshi Tanwar, Nora Fatehi, Dino Morea, Milind Soman, Chunky Panday, Vihaan Samat, Kavya Trehan, Sumukhi Suresh, Udit Arora, Lisa Mishra, and Luke Kenny.
Bad Thoughts Season 1 (May 13)
Bad Thoughts is an upcoming comedy series created by Tom Segura. The Netflix series consists of six episodes in which we will find twisted yet comedic stories that are narrated by Segura himself. Bad Thoughts is aiming to become for the comedy genre what Black Mirror is to the sci-fi genre. Bad Thoughts stars Tom Segura, Dani Hurtado, Kira Spencer Cook, Alexis Abrams, Norma Jean, Bob Pack, and Lucas McCutchen.
Bet Season 1 (May 15)
Bet is an upcoming psychological mystery crime thriller drama series created by Simon Barry. Based on the Japanese manga Kakegurui: Compulsive Gambler by Homura Kawamoto and Tôru Naomura, the Netflix series is set on the premises of an elite private school where gambling determines social skills, and it follows Yumeko, a mysterious transfer student from Japan who threatens to upend the status quo. Bet stars Miku Martineau, Aviva Mongillo, Anwen O’Driscoll, Alex Hook, Dorian Giordano, Ayo Solanke, Laura Afelskie, Hunter Cardinal, and Rami Khan.
Love, Death & Robots Season 4 (May 15)
Love, Death & Robots is an adult animated anthology series created by Tim Miller. The upcoming Season 4 of the Netflix series will once again bring the mix of various genres in 10 all-new shorts with different animation styles.
Sirens Season 1 (May 22)
Sirens is an upcoming dark comedy miniseries created by Molly Smith Metzler. Based on Metzler’s 2011 play Elemeno Pea, the Netflix series follows Devon, a woman who begins to think her sister’s relationship with her enigmatic new boss is really creepy as her boss leads a cult-ish life of luxury. Devon decides to free her sister from the clutches of her boss. Sirens stars Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, Kevin Bacon, and Glenn Howerton.
She The People Season 1 Part 1 (May 22)
She the People is an upcoming comedy series created by Tyler Perry and Niya Palmer. The Netflix series follows politician Antoinette Dunkerson, who runs and wins the election for Lieutenant Governor. She soon learns that now that she has won, she will have to work under a sexist and condescending governor. She the People stars Terri J. Vaughn, Jade Novah, Drew Olivia Tillman, Tré Boyd, Dyon Brooks, and Jo Marie Payton.
Big Mouth Season 8 (May 23)
Big Mouth is an adult animated coming-of-age comedy series created by Andrew Goldberg, Nick Kroll, Mark Levin, and Jennifer Flackett. The upcoming eighth and final season of the Netflix series follows the Bridgerton teens as they struggle with various challenges that come with the high school years, including drugs, sexual inexperience, cancel culture, and many more. Big Mouth’s voice cast includes Nick Kroll, John Mulaney, Jessi Klein, Jason Mantzoukas, Jenny Slate, Fred Armisen, Maya Rudolph, Jordan Peele, and Ayo Edebiri.
Dept. Q Season 1 (May 29)
Dept. Q is an upcoming British crime thriller drama series created by Scott Frank. Based on the book series Department Q by Jussi Adler-Olsen, the Netflix series follows Carl Morck, a former top-rated detective still grieving the loss of his partner during an attack. When he returns to work, he is assigned to a complex cold case that will put him in danger once again. Dept. Q stars Matthew Goode, Kelly Macdonald, Chloe Pirrie, Alexej Manvelov, Leah Byrne, Mark Bonnar, Jamie Sives, Shirley Henderson, and Kate Dickie.