Fox
The Quiz With Balls
Hosted by actor and comedian, Jay Pharoah, The Quiz with Balls is a game show that combines a high-stakes quiz show with a large-scale physical competition. Each episode features two families competing for $100,000 in a “battle of the balls.”. They must all work together as they face a multiple-choice quiz where each answer is allocated to a spot with a giant ball positioned up behind it. If the correct answer is chosen, the ball rolls down and stops just before colliding with the player… if the answer is wrong, the massive ball rapidly descends and mercilessly whacks them into the pool below.
Premieres May 28th
PBS
MaryLand
MaryLand follows two estranged sisters who reunite to unearth the truth about their mother’s sudden death and her double life on the Isle of Man.
Premieres May 5th
Freeform
Royal Rules of Ohio
The series follow three Ghanaian sisters as they navigate their twenties in Columbus, Ohio. The Agyekum sisters live a lavish life as the daughters of royal descendants of two of the most wealthy and powerful Ghanaian kingdoms. However, with that privilege comes great responsibility.
Premieres May 15th
Food Network
Selena + Restaurant
Selena Gomez puts her new cooking skills to the test in Los Angeles’ hottest restaurants in hopes of creating a dish good enough for the menu!
Premieres May 2nd (Also on Max)
Next Baking Master: Paris
Stephanie Boswell and Ludo Lefebvre invite 10 American bakers to Paris, where they will vie to become a baking master. With access to iconic shops and experts, their adventure will test their chops in technique, artistry, innovation and flavour.
Premieres May 6th
E!
OMG Fashun
Handcrafted is the new haute couture on OMG Fashun as Julia Fox inspires pioneering fashion disruptors to upend traditional style convention, break the rules and redefine “cool.” Each episode challenges three disruptors to create a boundary-breaking look born of Fox’s beautifully bold brain. Using materials and techniques that would make fashion’s so-called gatekeepers squirm, the contestants must race against the clock to compose and style their unconventional ensembles for the judging panel, consisting of Fox, Law Roach and a rotating expert guest judge. The disruptor with the most eye-catching, unexpected and cutting-edge look is crowned the winner of the competition. Each week’s winner is awarded a $10,000 cash prize and gets their garment modeled by Fox.
Quick Thoughts: I watched the trailer and whispered “derelicte” to myself and now I am all in on this.
Premieres May 6th
Vice
United Gangs of America
Prepare for an unfiltered look at life on the inside of the most dangerous gangs in the U.S. With exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage, we reveal how they operate, earn money, initiate members, and keep reinventing themselves.
Premieres May 15th
HGTV
Zillow Gone Wild
Host Jack McBrayer will invite viewers to join him on tours of exceptionally weird, wacky and wild properties that sellers put on the market every day.
Premieres May 3rd
Who’s Afraid of a Cheap Old House
Led by historic preservationist Elizabeth Finkelstein and her husband Ethan Finkelstein, a budget-conscious historic build expert, the series will appeal to bargain hunters who dream of owning a classic home affordably priced at under $150,000 with features like antique fireplaces, original wood floors, leaded glass windows, vintage appliances and inviting front porches. During the eight-episode season, the Finkelsteins will take potential buyers on tours of two listings—from traditional styles such as Colonial Revival, Craftsman, Tudor and Queen Anne to out-of-the-box ones like a church and a firehouse—that are brimming with history and unique architecture.
Premieres May 14th
Discovery
Expedition From Hell: The Lost Tapes
The series unfolds a stranger-than-fiction story of Mickey Grosman, a former special forces demolitions expert who took a group of amateur adventurers on a nearly impossible journey across South America. Positioned as a charity trek for cancer awareness, participants were to be part of a 5,000-mile expedition across the continent through the deepest parts of the Amazon jungle. Only one claims to have made it to the end…Mickey Grosman. Expedition From Hell: The Lost Tapes uses the over 700 hours of archival footage shot from the trip to unfold a fascinating series of misfortunes and ineptitudes that quickly turned what was to be an already challenging expedition into a near constant struggle to survive. Tracing the rise and fall (and fall again) of a doomed adventure involving kidnapping, prison escapes, and a missing person, Expedition From Hell: The Lost Tapes uncovers brand new revelations that shock even those who were alongside Grosman during the ill-fated adventure.
Premieres May 12th
IFC
In the Kitchen with Harry Hamlin
Harry Hamlin and his niece Renee Guilbault share recipes and tips for a successful dinner party.
Premieres May 15th (Also on AMC+)
National Geographic
Fiennes: Return to the Wild
Sir Ranulph Fiennes, ‘the greatest living explorer’, and his cousin, actor Joseph Fiennes, revisit Ran’s 1971 expedition of Canada’s British Columbia.
Premieres May 28th
Hulu
Shardlake
Drenched in mystery, suspense and deception, this four-part drama, based on the first novel in Sansom’s series, is an eerie whodunnit adventure, set in 16th century England during the dissolution of the monasteries. Shardlake’s sheltered life as a lawyer is turned upside down when Cromwell instructs him to investigate the murder of one of his commissioners at a monastery in the remote town of Scarnsea. The commissioner was gathering evidence to close the monastery and it is now imperative for Cromwell’s own political survival that Shardlake both solves the murder and closes the monastery. He leaves Shardlake in no doubt that failure is not an option. Cromwell insists that he is accompanied by Jack Barak to Scarnsea, where the duo are met with hostility, suspicion and paranoia by the monks who fear for their future and will seemingly stop at nothing to preserve their order.
Starring: Arthur Hughes, Anthony Boyle, Sean Bean, Babou Ceesay, Paul Kaye, Ruby Ashbourne Serkis, Peter Firth, Matthew Steer, Brian Vernel, Irfan Shamji, David Pearse, Miles Barrow, Mike Noble, Kimberley Nixon
Premieres May 1st
Black Twitter: A People’s History
Based on Jason Parham’s WIRED article “A People’s History of Black Twitter,” this three-part docuseries charts the rise, the movements, the voices and the memes that made Black Twitter an influential and dominant force in nearly every aspect of American political and cultural life.
Premieres May 9th
Uncle Samsik
The series follows San, an ambitious idealist who is driven to turn his country’s fortunes around. He attracts the attentions of Pak Doochill (Uncle Samsik) a shady fixer who takes whatever steps necessary to help him accomplish his boss’s goals. Together, the pair form an uneasy alliance, navigating the complexities of the established system, united by their shared goal of a prosperous future.
Starring: Song Kang-ho, Byun Yo-han, Lee Kyu-hyung, Jin Ki-joo, Seo Hyun-woo
Premieres May 15th
Chief Detective 1958
In Chief Detective 1958, we see Park Yeonghan, a pessimistic detective branded as a rebel after repeatedly defying the country’s military government. Stuck with the depressing task of removing homeless people off the streets of the capital, Yeonghan and his team’s passions will suddenly be reawakened as they work to catch a dangerous killer.
Starring: Lee Je-hoon, Lee Dong-hwi, Choi Woo-sung, Yoon Hyun-soo, Seo Eun-soo
Premieres May 22nd
Camden
Set in London’s beating heart of music, “Camden” reveals the untold stories of how the lives and careers of some of the world’s most iconic artists were influenced by this corner of London. Through archive footage, observational filming and interviews, we will explore Camden’s rich history of music. Hearing from the musicians themselves as they relive their Camden experiences; from their very first gigs to sell out concerts, the highs & lows of nights out and a youth spent discovering music. Camden is a celebration of the vibrancy and rebellion of counter culture – as seen through the eyes of some of the most exciting artists, both past and present. It’s a love letter to a place in London that has changed lives, and somewhere that remains a unique hotbed of creativity to this very day.
Premieres May 29th
Disney+
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire
Star Wars: Tales of the Empire is a six-episode journey into the fearsome Galactic Empire through the eyes of two warriors on divergent paths, set during different eras. After losing everything, young Morgan Elsbeth navigates the expanding Imperial world toward a path of vengeance, while former Jedi Barriss Offee does what she must to survive a rapidly changing galaxy. The choices they make will define their destinies.
Starring: Diana Lee Inosanto, Jason Isaacs, Lars Mikkelsen, Matthew Wood, Meredith Salenger, Rya Kihlstedt, Wing T. Chao
Premieres May 4th
Apple TV+
Dark Matter
The series will follow Jason Dessen, a physicist, professor and family man who – one night while walking home on the streets of Chicago – is abducted into an alternate version of his life. Wonder quickly turns to nightmare when he tries to return to his reality amid the mind-bending landscape of lives he could have lived. In this labyrinth of realities, he embarks on a harrowing journey to get back to his true family and save them from the most terrifying, unbeatable foe imaginable: himself.
Starring: Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Connelly, Alice Braga, Jimmi Simpson, Dayo Okeniyi, Oakes Fegley
Premieres May 8th
Hollywood Con Queen
Based on the original reporting of investigative journalist Scott Johnson, and his book published by Harper Collins titled, “Hollywood Con Queen: The Hunt for an Evil Genius,” “Hollywood Con Queen” explores the shocking story behind one of Hollywood’s biggest scams. A mysterious figure dubbed the ‘Con Queen’ impersonates the industry’s most powerful women, luring unsuspecting victims to Indonesia with the promise of a life-changing career opportunity. The ‘Con Queen’s marks exhaust their personal finances in pursuit of a big break, while being exploited in a perverse psychological game spanning the globe.
Premieres May 8th
The Big Cigar
The Big Cigar is the incredible true story of Hollywood revolution meeting social revolution: it’s a wild caper of Black Panther founder Newton escaping from the FBI to Cuba with the assistance of famed producer Bert Schneider in an impossibly elaborate plan – involving a fake movie production – that goes wrong every way it possibly can. And somehow, it’s all true. Mostly.
Starring: André Holland, Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone, PJ Byrne, Marc Menchaca, Moses Ingram, Rebecca Dalton, Olli Haaskivi, Jordane Christie, Glynn Turman.
Premieres May 17th
Amazon Prime
Maxton Hall – The World Between Us
When Ruby unwittingly witnesses an explosive secret at Maxton Hall private school, the arrogant millionaire heir James Beaufort has to deal with the quick-witted scholarship student for better or worse. From that point on, the handsome student tries to buy Ruby’s silence. Although the two come from different worlds, they will soon risk everything to be together.
Starring: Harriet Herbig-Matten, Damian Hardung, Sonja Weißer, Ben Felipe, Fedja van Huêt, Runa Greiner, Justus Riesner, Clelia Sarto, Andrew Guo, Eidin Jalali
Quick Thoughts: Woo! German Élite
Premieres May 9th
99
99, a new three-part documentary series that celebrates the year Manchester United won the treble, is set to premiere next month on Prime Video globally. An official trailer released today offers a first look at the series, which tells the remarkable story of how, in 1999, Manchester United made football history by winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League.
Premieres May 17th
Peacock
The Tattooist of Auschwitz
The Tattooist of Auschwitz is an event series inspired by the real-life story of Jewish Holocaust survivors Lali and Gita Sokolov. Lali arrived at Auschwitz-Birkenau in 1942, and shortly after arrival, he was made one of the tätowierer (tattooists), charged to ink identification numbers onto fellow prisoners’ arms. One day, he meets Gita when tattooing her prisoner number on her arm. They experience love at first sight, and so begins a courageous, unforgettable, and human story. Under constant guard from a volatile Nazi SS officer Baretzki, Lali and Gita became determined to keep each other alive. Around 60 years later, Lali meets novice writer Heather Morris. Recently widowed, Lali finds the courage to tell the world his story. In recounting his story to Heather, Lali, in his 80s, faces the traumatic ghosts of his youth and relives his memories of falling in love in the most horrific of places.
Starring: Jonah Hauer-King, Anna Próchniak, Jonas Nay, Harvey Keitel, Melanie Lynskey
Premieres May 2nd
Love Undercover
Today’s athletes are mega stars with extreme wealth, giant fandoms and lavish lifestyles. You could even call them royalty. And naturally, with any royal story, a fairytale is never too far away. Love Undercover is a modern-day fairytale meets buddy comedy about an elite group of international soccer stars who come to the United States on a secret quest for true love. We’ll follow them on an epic journey filled with drama, heartbreak and self-discovery. Can they win over the ladies without their fame and fortune? Will they manage to keep their true identities a secret? And will any of them fall for an American princess before inviting them back to their home countries and testing their relationships on the global stage. For these men, finding love is the #1 goal.
Premieres May 9th
Freevee
The GOAT
14 reality superstars move into GOAT Manor to face off in a brand new, hilarious competition show, hosted by Daniel Tosh. They will compete in over 20 challenges, earning and breaking one another’s trust as they battle it out for $200k…and the title of Greatest Of All Time. The “herd” of competitors includes Tayshia Adams (The Bachelor franchise), Joe Amabile (The Bachelor franchise, Dancing with the Stars), Kristen Doute (Vanderpump Rules), Reza Farahan (Shahs of Sunset), CJ Franco (FBoy Island), Wendell Holland (Survivor), Teck Holmes (The Real World, The Challenge), Justin Johnson/Alyssa Edwards (RuPaul’s Drag Race), Paola Mayfield (90 Day Fiancé), Da’Vonne Rogers (Big Brother, The Challenge), Joey Sasso (The Circle, Perfect Match), Jason Smith (Holiday Baking Championship), Lauren Speed-Hamilton (Love Is Blind), and Jill Zarin (The Real Housewives of New York City).
Premieres May 9th (also on Prime)
Britbox
After the Flood
After the Flood is a mystery thriller set in a town hit by a devastating flood. When an unidentified man is found dead in a lift in an underground car park, police assume he became trapped as the waters rose. As the investigation unfolds, PC Joanna Marshall, played by Sophie Rundle, becomes obsessed with discovering what happened to him and why? The mystery unfolds across the series while we also see the real impact of climate change on the lives of residents in this small town. The floods threaten to expose secrets, and fortunes and reputations are at stake. But how far will people go to protect themselves?
Starring: Sophie Rundle, Lorraine Ashbourne, Nicholas Gleaves, Philip Glenister, Matt Stokoe, Tripti Tripuraneni
Premieres May 13th
Acorn
The Truth
The Truth is set in Tel Aviv and opens on the day of the final verdict for the most controversial murder case in Israel, 10 years after the incident which took place in a high school gym. That same day, a new murder happens in identical circumstances. Juvenile inspector Rachel Zohar, a student at the high school at the time of the first murder, must revisit her trauma to solve the case.
Starring: Angelita Bushey, Tyler Williams, Vanessa Dimitrova
Premieres May 27th
AMC+
Scrublands
Based on Chris Hammer’s award-winning and bestselling crime novel by the same name, the captivating series follows a country town grappling with the aftermath of a horrible crime, still trying to come to terms with it a year on. In an isolated and struggling country town, a charismatic and dedicated priest, Father Byron Swift, calmly opens fire on his congregation, killing five parishioners. One year later, investigative journalist Martin Scarsden arrives in Riversend to write what should be a simple feature story on the anniversary of the tragedy. But when Martin’s instincts kick in, and he digs beneath the surface, the previously accepted narrative begins to fall apart, and he finds himself in a life-and-death race to uncover the truth.
Premieres May 2nd (Also on Sundance Now)
Netflix
Frankly Speaking
A well-respected announcer suddenly loses his ability to self-censor on air, catching the attention of a TV writer who invites him on her variety show.
Starring: Joo Jong-hyuk, Kang Han-na, Ko Kyung-pyo, Lee Bom-so-ri
Premieres May 1st
Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar
Arch nemeses Mallikajaan and Fareedan are locked in a battle for succession of Heeramandi, where courtesans reign as queens. The only hope is young Alam, Mallikajaan’s youngest daughter. But what happens when Alam relinquishes power and chooses the love of one man over the adulation of many? Set in pre-independent India against the backdrop of the freedom movement, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is an epic saga of love, power, betrayal, struggle and, ultimately, freedom.
Starring: Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Richa Chadha, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Sharmin Segal
Premieres May 1st
A Man in Full
Facing relentless foes and sudden bankruptcy, an Atlanta real estate tycoon must claw his way back to the top when his empire begins to crumble.
Starring: Jeff Daniels, Diane Lane, Tom Pelphrey, Aml Ameen, Chanté Adams, Jon Michael Hill, Sarah Jones, William Jackson Harper, Lucy Liu.
Premieres May 2nd
T・P Bon
An ordinary high school student named Bon becomes part of a team of time-traveling agents tasked with saving people’s lives during historical events that happen across different eras and locations around the globe.
Starring: Akihisa Wakayama, Atsumi Tanezaki, Mamoru Miyano, Tomoyo Kurosawa, Yoko Hikasa, Setsuo Ito, Saho Shirasu, Yasuyuki Kase
Premieres May 2nd
John Mulaney: Everybody’s in LA
John Mulaney explores the city of Los Angeles with his comedian friends, featuring people equal to, but not necessarily, Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and David Letterman.
Premieres May 3rd
Bodkin
In this darkly comedic thriller, a crew of podcasters sets out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of three strangers in an idyllic Irish town.
Starring: Will Forte, Siobhán Cullen, Robyn Cara, Chris Walley, David Wilmot
Premieres May 9th
Thank You, Next
After a painful breakup, a young lawyer dives head first into the confusing world of modern dating, with the unwavering support of her best friends.
Starring: Serenay Sarıkaya, Metin Akdülger, Hakan Kurtaş
Premieres May 9th
The 8 Show
Eight individuals trapped in a mysterious 8-story building participate in a tempting but dangerous game show where they earn money as time passes.
Starring: Bae Seong-woo, Chun Woo-hee, Lee Yul-eum, Lee Zoo-young, Moon Jeong-hee, Park Hae-joon, Park Jeong-min, Ryu Jun-yeol
Premieres May 17th
Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf
On the run from a past crime, Juzo Fujimaki is blackmailed into joining an illicit tournament and has to face top martial artists in deadly match-ups.
Premieres May 23rd
Jurassic Park: Chaos Theory
The Camp Cretaceous gang comes together to unravel a mystery when they discover a global conspiracy that brings danger to dinosaurs — and to themselves.
Premieres May 26th
Eric
Set in 1980s New York, Eric is a new emotional thriller from Abi Morgan following the desperate search of a father when his nine-year-old son disappears one morning on the way to school. Vincent, one of New York’s leading puppeteers and creator of the hugely popular children’s television show, Good Day Sunshine, struggles to cope with the loss of his son, Edgar, becoming increasingly distressed and volatile. Full of self-loathing and guilt around Edgar’s disappearance, he clings to his son’s drawings of a blue monster puppet, ERIC, convinced that if he can get ERIC on TV then Edgar will come home. As Vincent’s progressively destructive behavior alienates his family, his work colleagues, and the detectives trying to help him, it’s Eric, a delusion of necessity, who becomes his only ally in the pursuit to bring his son home.
Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Gaby Hoffman, McKinley Belcher III, Dan Fogler, Clarke Peters
Premieres May 30th
Geek Girl
10-part series based on Holly Smale’s series of young adult novels about a gawky teenager who is plucked from obscurity to embark on a modeling career.
Starring: Emily Carey, Sarah Parish, Emmanuel Imani, Liam Woodrum, Zac Looker, Tim Downie, Jemima Rooper, Daisy Jelley, Rochelle Harrington, Sandra Yi Sencindiver, Mia Jenkins, Alana Boden, Madeleine Price, Alexandra Chaves, Hersha Verity
Premieres May 30th