Young love, sisterly relationships and cults: the new series to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV and Disney+ …
Forever on Netflix (May 8)
Based on Judy Blume’s beloved 1975 novel, Mara Brok Akil adapts it to modern life, setting the series in Los Angeles as two young athletes become each other’s first love. The coming-of-age story stars newcomers Micheal Cooper Jr and Lovie Simone as they explore their identities in this sometimes-awkward, fast-moving journey of falling in love amid social and parental pressures. Regina King executive-produces and directs the first episode, so you know it’s going to be good.
Bad Thoughts on Netflix (May 13)
Comedian, writer, author, actor and podcaster, Tom Segura self-financed a pilot episode for this comedy series that was subsequently sold to Netflix, where he acts as executive producer, director and lead actor. That’s how you do it! Segura lets us into his intrusive thoughts in this new mini-series of standalone episodes, each a vignette on a topic of choice. For example, jobs. Think Black Mirror … but funny?
Murder Bot on Apple TV+ (May 16)
In a hi-tech future, a rogue security robot (played by the darkly funny Alexander Skarsgård, who also produces) secretly gains free will. He calls himself Murderbot, while he would rather binge watch soap operas. Based on Martha Wells’ bestselling novels The Murderbot Diaries, this action comedy will scratch your sci-fi itch and make you laugh to boot. Also starring Noma Dumezweni (The Watcher) and Tattiawna Jones (Orphan Black).
Nine Perfect Strangers on Disney+ (May 21)
Nicole Kidman returns for season 2 of this hit show with a stellar cast including Emmy award-winning actors Christine Baranski (The Gilded Age), Australian actor Murray Bartlett (The White Lotus), Annie Murphy (Schitt’s Creek), British actor Mark Strong (Kingsman), Swedish actress Lena Olin (Chocolat) and Henry Golding (A Simple Favour). A ten-day retreat takes a dark turn when guests discover that the resort’s Russian director has a hidden agenda. Catch up on the first season if you haven’t already, starring Melissa McCarthy, Luke Evans, Michael Shannon, Regina Hall, Bobby Cannavale and more.
Sirens on Netflix (May 22)
Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, Kevin Bacon and Milly Alcock (House of the Dragon) star in this dark comedy mini-series. Set over the course of one explosive weekend, the series follows Fahy (who we know and love from The Perfect Couple and The White Lotus) in a Blink Twice setting – another good film recommendation from Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum, when they were still a couple. Filmed in a lavish estate, it’s described as a “sexy and darkly funny exploration of women, power and class.” Another to add to your watchlist.
The Better Sister on Prime Video (May 29)
Starring Jessica Biel (The Sinner) and Elizabeth Banks (The Hunger Games) as very convincing estranged sisters who run in very different society circles, they’re forced back together after one of their husbands (expertly played by Corey Stoll from House of Cards with Robin Wright) is murdered, which exposes long-buried secrets. The detective in charge is played by the ever-thrilling Kim Dickens, formally a dectective in Gone Girl with the equally believable Rosamund Pike. We can’t wait to see these two talented actors go head-to-head on the small screen.
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