May the binge be with you this month, thanks to our comprehensive guide on what’s actually worth watching. Because, let’s face it, there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to watch 95% of the content on the six major networks available. So let’s get to maximising your hard-fought free time with the best award-winning films, social calendar-destroying TV series, and original content available.
Below are the litter picks from thousands of hours of content from Australia’s six major streaming networks. Click your provider from the list below, grab some popcorn, and kick back into some sweet, sweet escapism.
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New in May on Foxtel and Binge
TV litter pick: Strife: S02 – 8 May :A continuing comedic drama that follows Evelyn Jones (Asher Keddie), a modern, imperfect woman and publisher, on her journey from lounge room blogger to the big leagues.
Movie litter pick: Transformers One – 6 May : Transformers One is the untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever.
What notable movies are coming to Binge?
Ghost Cat Anzu – 5 MayTransformers One – 6 MayBAFTA TV Awards – 12 MaySaturday Night – 19 MaySpit – 30 May
What notable series are coming to Binge?
Taskmaster UK: S19 – 2 MayGen Well: S01 – 5 MayStrife: S02 – 8 MayBillion Dollar Playground: S01 – 13 MayHonest Renovations: S01 – 26 May
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New in May on Netflix
TV litter pick: Love, Death & Robots: Volume 4 – 15 May : A clever collection of animated short stories that span the science fiction, fantasy, horror and comedy genres.
Movie litter pick: The Northman – 7 May : An epic revenge thriller that explores how far a Viking prince will go to seek justice for his murdered father.
What notable movies are coming to Netflix?
Past Lives – 1 MayThe Northman – 7 MayCuckoo – 8 MayNonnas – 9 MayThe Expendables 4 – 13 MayThe Quilters – 16 MayUntold: The Fall of Favre – 20 MayRed, White & Brass – 12 MayFear Street: Prom Queen – 23 May
What notable series are coming to Netflix?
The Four Seasons – 1 MayUnseen: S02 – 2 MayFull Speed: S02 – 7 MayBlood of Zeus: S03 – 8 MayLove, Death & Robots: Volume 4 – 15 MayBet – 15 MaySirens – 22 MayBig Mouth: S08 – 23 MayCoComelon: S13 – 26 MayF1: The Academy – 28 MayDept. Q – 29 May
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New in May on Disney+
TV litter pick: Andor: S02 – Wednesdays : Builds on nearly everything that worked so well about season 1, and continues fleshing out the prequel era of Star Wars.
What notable series are coming to Disney+?
Andor: S02 – WednesdaysDoctor Who: S02 – SaturdaysGrey’s Anatomy: S21 – SaturdaysDoctor Odyssey – SaturdaysVanderpump Villa: S02 – ThursdaysSuspicious Partner – WednesdaysThe Simpsons: S36 – TuesdaysStar Wars: Tales of the Underworld – 4 MayStar Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – 4 MayStar Wars: Rise of the Resistance – 4 MayWelcome to Wrexham: S04 – 16 MayTracker: S02 – 28 May
New in May on Apple TV+
TV litter pick: Long Way Home – 9 May : Long Way Home, formerly Long Way Up, follows Ewan and Charley as they ride refurbished vintage motorbikes from Ewan’s home in Scotland to Charley’s in England — but rather than take the shortest route, they go the long way.
Movie litter pick: Fountain of Youth – 1 May : Follows two estranged siblings (John Krasinski and Natalie Portman) who partner on a global heist to find the mythological Fountain of Youth.
What notable movies are coming to Apple TV+?
Fountain of Youth – 1 MayBono: Story of Surrender – 30 May
What notable series are coming to Apple TV+?
Long Way Home – 9 MayDeaf President Now! – 16 MayMurderbot – 16 MayLulu is a Rhinoceros – 30 May
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New in May on Amazon Prime Video
TV litter pick: Clarkson’s Farm: S04 – 23 May : This time around, Jeremy Clarkson and team—including Kaleb Cooper, Lisa Hogan, and Charlie Ireland—navigate new challenges, ambitious projects, and hilarious moments at Diddly Squat Farm.
Movie litter pick: Another Simple Favour – 1 May : Takes its tongue-in-cheek momcore satire to new visual heights by moving the action to coastal Italy. All the best parts of the original are also present here, including Lively and Kendrick’s sparkling chemistry and killer costume design.
What notable movies are coming to Prime Video?
Another Simple Favour – 1 MayDavid Spade: Dandelion – 6 MayOctopus! – 8 MayMolly Mae: Behind It All Part 2 – 9 MayKraven the Hunter – 12 MayOvercompensating – 15 May
What notable series are coming to Prime Video?
Motorheads: S01 – 20 MayNine Perfect Strangers: S02 – 22 MayClarkson’s Farm: S04 – 23 May
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New in May on Stan
TV litter pick: The Walking Dead: Dead City: S02 – 5 May : Dead City’s second season puts some good distance between our main characters, despite also having to figure out contrived reasons for half of them to head back to the cursed isle of Manhattan.
Movie litter pick: Sing Sing – 31 May : A touching drama and an inspiring reminder of how community and an outlet for self-discovery can positively shape someone’s outlook.
What notable movies are coming to Stan?
Jojo Rabbit – 4 MayThe Downfall of Diddy: His Defence – 4 MayThirteen Lives – 10 MayExpend4bles – 13 MayTitanic – 17 MayThe Imitation Game – 20 MayBorat – 24 MayBorat Subsequent Moviefilm – 24 MayBehind The Candelabra – 29 MayThe Greatest Showman – 31 MaySing Sing – 31 May
What notable series are coming to Stan?
The Walking Dead: Dead City: S02 – 5 MayPoker Face: S02 – 8 MayScandal: S01 – S07 – 8 MayGodfather of Harlem: S04 – 11 MayStation 19: S01 – S07 – 14 MayLove Triangle UK: S02 – 18 MayMayans M.C.: S01 – S05 – 25 MayKevin Costner’s The West: S01 – 28 May
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Adam Mathew is our Aussie streaming savant. He also games on YouTube.
