As spring hits its stride, streaming platforms are rolling out a vibrant and eclectic mix of shows and films to keep viewers entertained throughout May 2025. From sci-fi comedies and dramatic thrillers to finales of beloved series and exciting seasonal debuts, here’s a roundup of what’s worth watching this month across major services:

Max

  • 100 Foot Wave (Season 3): The adrenaline-pumping docuseries continues to follow elite big-wave surfers as they chase record-breaking swells around the world. This season explores newer surf spots and the emotional toll of extreme sports.

  • Duster: Set in the 1970s Southwest, this gritty crime thriller—co-created by J.J. Abrams—returns with more high-octane chases and moral gray areas as a getaway driver finds himself deeper in a web of organized crime.

  • And Just Like That… (Season 3): The Sex and the City sequel picks up with more relationship drama, fashion-forward moments, and complex friendships as Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte continue navigating life in their 50s.

Apple TV+

  • Murderbot: Based on Martha Wells’ award-winning novellas, this debut sci-fi comedy introduces a sarcastic, rogue security android who would rather watch soap operas than protect humans—but ends up doing both. Smart, funny, and loaded with heart, it\'s already earning buzz as a breakout hit.

  • The Studio: The behind-the-scenes drama about a dysfunctional Hollywood production house continues to unravel the absurdity and ambition of creative work, with sharp writing and layered performances.

Disney+

  • Cad Bane Miniseries: Dropping on Star Wars Day (May the 4th), this limited series dives into the backstory of the feared bounty hunter from The Clone Wars and The Book of Boba Fett. Expect intense action, moral ambiguity, and some surprise cameos.

  • Andor (Final Season): The acclaimed political thriller set in the Star Wars universe concludes with high stakes as Cassian Andor inches closer to the Rebel Alliance. With cinematic storytelling and a darker tone, it’s been a standout among Star Wars content.

Peacock

  • Poker Face (Season 2): Natasha Lyonne returns as Charlie Cale, the human lie detector with a knack for solving murders. This season features new guest stars, twisty mysteries, and more Americana road trip vibes.

  • New Originals: Peacock is pushing creative boundaries this month with a slate of experimental series and short-form shows, aimed at younger audiences and genre fans. Details are under wraps, but early reviews praise the originality.

Netflix

  • The Four Seasons: A romantic anthology spanning one couple’s journey over four decades, with each episode themed around a different season. Sweeping cinematography and emotional storytelling make it ideal for fans of Normal People and One Day.

  • Big Mouth (Final Season): The hit animated puberty comedy signs off with its eighth and final season, promising hilariously awkward lessons, emotional closure, and plenty of hormone monsters.

  • Dept. Q: This Danish crime thriller gets a glossy English-language adaptation. Based on the best-selling novels by Jussi Adler-Olsen, it follows two detectives solving cold cases with chilling twists and brooding Nordic noir atmosphere.