The 10 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month (May 2026)
May 2026 features a selection of notable TV shows to stream, including both new series and classic revivals. Highlights include the return of Battlestar Galactica on Paramount+ and the true crime docuseries Worst Ex Ever on Netflix. The month also sees the debut of the second season of the British dramedy Rivals on Hulu.
- ▪Battlestar Galactica is now available for streaming on Paramount+, including all four seasons and related films.
- ▪Worst Ex Ever explores toxic relationships and the impact of technology on romantic partnerships, with its second season released on May 6.
- ▪Rivals, a British dramedy set in the 1980s, returned for its second season on May 15, showcasing the clash between a politician and a television executive.
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Jennifer M. WoodCultureMay 20, 2026 4:02 PMThe 10 Best TV Shows to Stream This MonthRick and Morty, The Boroughs, and Battlestar Galactica are just a few of the TV shows you should be watching right now.Still from Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, from Apple TV.Courtesy of Zach Dilgard/Apple TVCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyWhile streaming may be the future of television, the medium itself—much like its big-screen counterpart—often leans on familiar properties, prequels, and reboots to keep things moving along.
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