The best new shows to stream in May
In May 2026, several high-profile new streaming shows are set to premiere across platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV+. Notable releases include Steve Coogan in the crime thriller Legends, the Duffer Brothers' sci-fi series The Boroughs, and Nicolas Cage's first major television role in Spider-Noir. A documentary on Martin Short titled Marty, Life is Short also debuts, highlighting his decades-long career in comedy and entertainment.
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