Lucifer Tops Our Picks Of Netflix’s May Releases

 

It’s already time to consider May. And in regards to Netflix, that means taking a look at their offerings in the coming month. The big thing for lovers of comic book television is the return of Lucifer. Roughly a year after Fox let the Warner Bros. Television production go, its fourth season will debut on the streaming service. Tom Ellis returns as the fallen angel, who now must tussle with Eve (Inbar Lavi) and deal with the fact Chloe (Lauren German) saw his true face. It debuts on May 8th.
The fifth month of the year also brings the most recent seasons of DC’s Legends of Tomorrow and Supergirl to the platform. While currently unscheduled, expect them shortly after both shows wrap up their fourth season in mid-May. The current seasons of The Flash, Arrow, Riverdale and other CW shows will also debut across the month.
Also returning to the platform just in time for its 20th Anniversary is The Matrix. And, yeah, we’re still wrapping out heads around the fact it has been 20 years since that film came out. It and its sequels will be available on May 1st.
Of course, these are just a few picks of the wide range of material coming to the service in May. Check out the full list below:
Debuting Sometime in May

Charmed (2018): Season 1
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: Season 4
The Mechanism: Season 2 — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Despite changes at home and work, Ruffo resumes his fight, following a corrupt new target and a trail of kickbacks into the upper reaches of politics.
Supergirl: Season 4
Debuting 5/1/19
Knock Down The House — NETFLIX FILM
This rousing documentary follows four extraordinary women—Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Amy Vilela, Cori Bush, and Paula Jean Swearengin—who take on the congressional establishment by mounting grassroots campaigns and building a movement during a time of historic volatility in American politics.
Munafik 2 — NETFLIX FILM
Haunted by terrifying visions, a Muslim healer finds his faith tested when he helps a woman locked in battle, body and soul, with a diabolical leader.
Feature Films and Continuing TV Shows:

Debuting 5/2/19
Colony: Season 3
Olympus Has Fallen

Debuting 5/3/19
A Pesar De Todo — NETFLIX FILM
After their mother’s death, four sisters learn a shocking family secret and embark on an adventure to discover the truth about their genealogy.
All In My Family — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
From documentarian Hao Wu comes a heartfelt portrait of how he created a thoroughly modern family in America, only to face the dilemma of introducing his same-sex partner and their children to his deeply traditional parents and relatives in China.
Alles ist gut — NETFLIX FILM
A woman sexually assaulted by her new boss’s brother-in-law tries to move on as if nothing happened, but the night weighs heavily on her mind and body.
Cupcake & Dino – General Services: Season 2 — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
The brothers are back for more adventures in the limitless world of general services, where no job is too big, small or silly for this dynamic duo!
Dead to Me — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
A dark single camera comedy about a powerful friendship that blossoms between a tightly wound widow and a free spirit with a shocking secret.
Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile — NETFLIX FILM
A chronicle of the crimes of Ted Bundy from the perspective of Liz, his longtime girlfriend, who refused to believe the truth about him for years.
Flinch — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Faced with various frightening and uncomfortable events, contestants in this game show had better not flinch — or they’ll suffer painful consequences.
Jo Pil-ho: The Dawning Rage — NETFLIX FILM
On the run from a dogged internal affairs agent, a corrupt cop reluctantly teams up with a defiant teen to unravel a conspiracy — before it’s too late.
The Last Summer — NETFLIX FILM
Standing on the precipice of adulthood, a group of friends navigate new relationships, while reexamining others, during their final summer before college.
Mr. Mom
Supernatural: Season 14
True and the Rainbow Kingdom: Mushroom Town — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Do-gooding True can solve any problem, from a runaway boaty-float to a sideways sleepover, and a sticky mess at her very own birthday party!
Tuca & Bertie — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Two bird women — a carefree toucan and anxious songbird — live in the same apartment building and share their lives in this animated comedy.  
Undercover — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
A major ecstasy producer living in luxury on the Dutch-Belgian border faces big changes with two undercover agents begin moving in on his operation.

Debuting 5/4/19
Like Arrows
Debuting 5/6/19
Abyss — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
A prosecutor discovers that she’s been reincarnated into a different person after getting into an accident — and also learns she’s not the only one.
Debuting 5/7/19
The Heat: A Kitchen (R)evolution
Queen of the South: Season 3

Debuting 5/8/19
Lucifer: Season 4 — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
As Chloe struggles to come to terms with Lucifer’s disturbing revelation, a rogue priest sets out to stop a long-rumored prophecy.

Debuting 5/9/19
Bathtubs Over Broadway
Insidious

Debuting 5/10/19
Dry Martina — NETFLIX FILM
An odd encounter with a fan and a tryst with that fan’s ex-boyfriend leads a sexually adventurous singer on an escapade in Chile.
Easy: Season 3 — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Diverse characters fumble through the modern maze of love, sex, technology and culture in Chicago.
Gente que viene y bah — NETFLIX FILM
After her partner cheats on her, an architect returns to her hometown to reassess her life with the help of her eccentric family. Based on the novel.
Harvey Girls Forever!: Season 2 — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
The hardworking Harvey Girls are back, making new enemies in the form of older siblings, finally meeting their boy-band idols — and more!
Jailbirds — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
At the Sacramento County Jail, incarcerated women fight the power and one another as they try to make the best of life — and love — on the inside.
Pose: Season 1
ReMastered: The Lion’s Share — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
ReMastered: A long form documentary series of high profile, in-depth stories about music’s impact on society, as told by critically acclaimed directors, with each episode revealing surprising insight beyond the expected or commonly known. Lion’s Share tracks South African journalist Rian Malan’s journey to find the original writers of the legendary song “The Lion Sleeps Tonight,” which earned over 15 million dollars in royalties for American groups like The Tokens, Pete Seeger and the Weavers. Malan discovers the original writer, a black South African named Solomon Linda, whose family currently lives in poverty in the slums of Sweto. Driven by his own guilt that his uncle was one of the architects of apartheid, Malan goes after fat cat businessmen in the US music industry to force them to pay their fair share to Linda’s family.
Shéhérazade — NETFLIX FILM
Fresh out of prison and forced to fend for himself on the streets of Marseille, 17-year-old Zac falls in love with a young prostitute Shéhérazade.
The Society — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
The Society follows a group of teenagers who are mysteriously transported to a facsimile of their wealthy New England town without any trace of their parents. Their newfound freedom will be fun… but it will also be very dangerous.  As they struggle to figure out what has happened to them and how to get home, they must establish order and form alliances if they want to survive.
Wine Country — NETFLIX FILM
During a vacation to Napa Valley, a group of long time friends reunite and revisit past choices in this hilarious and heartfelt comedy from director Amy Poehler.

Debuting 5/12/19
Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj: Volume 3  — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Hasan Minhaj’s Peabody Award-winning series returns with new episodes, bringing his unexpected comedic perspective to current global events and pop culture.

Debuting 5/13/19
Malibu Rescue — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
When a long list of shenanigans lands Tyler in hot water, he’s forced to suit up and spend his summer training for an elite junior lifeguard program.

Debuting 5/14/19
revisions — NETFLIX ANIME
When Shibuya time-warps to 2388, high schooler Daisuke and his friends are conscripted by AHRV agent Milo to fight the hostile cyborg race, revisions.
Still LAUGH-IN: The Stars Celebrate  — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
The stars come out for this special tribute to “Laugh-in,” the revolutionary sketch comedy show of the 1960s and ’70s.
Weed the People

Debuting 5/15/19
Dennis & Gnasher: Unleashed!
Debuting 5/16/19
Good Sam — NETFLIX FILM
When a mysterious good Samaritan, aka “Good Sam,” leaves $100,000 cash on seemingly random doorsteps, New York City TV news reporter Kate Bradley (Tiya Sircar) sets out to discover Good Sam’s true identity and motive, turning her personal life upside down.
Take Me Home Tonight

Debuting 5/17/19
1994: Limited Series — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
1994 is an hour-long 5 episode investigative documentary series that will tell the story of one of the most critical years in Mexico’s history.
Chip & Potato — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Chip is a little pug going through life’s firsts with the encouragement of her secret mouse-friend, Potato.
It’s Bruno — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
A digital series that follows a man and his beloved dog Bruno strolling around his neighborhood.
Maria — NETFLIX FILM
A woman whose parents were killed by a gang when she was a child grows up to be a hired assassin. Unfortunately, trying to leave that past behind is proving to be more difficult than it seems.
Morir para contar — NETFLIX FILM
Seeking answers after a life-changing incident in 2012, filmmaker Hernán Zin interviews other war reporters about the personal toll of their work.
Nailed It!: Season 3 — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Nicole and Jacques are back to judge the chaos in the kitchen, from half-baked doll cakes to delightfully creepy edible clowns.
See You Yesterday — NETFLIX FILM
Two Brooklyn teenage prodigies, C.J. Walker and Sebastian Thomas, build makeshift time machines to save C.J.’s brother, Calvin, from being wrongfully killed by a police officer.
The Rain: Season 2 — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Trapped in the Zone, Simone and her friends must find a cure for the virus Rasmus is carrying before it kills him — and the rest of humanity.
Well Intended Love — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
A third-rate actress with leukemia becomes entangled with CEO Ling because she needs him for treatment. In order to receive bone marrow transplant sooner and to continue her career as an actress, Xia Lin enters into a secret marriage with Ling Yi Zhou, the CEO of a company. Despite the conspiracies and misunderstandings they encounter, the two find true love.
White Gold: Season 2 — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
After forcing Walsh out, Vincent’s headaches include answering to a gangster boss and a new rival salesperson who’s swooping up all the best jobs.

Debuting 5/18/19
The Blackcoat’s Daughter
Debuting 5/20/19
Prince of Peoria: Part 2 — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
While Teddy works toward finishing his application for MIT’s summer robotics program, Emil tries to squeeze even more fun out of his time in Peoria.
Rosario Tijeras (Mexico Version): Season 2

Debuting 5/21/19
Arrow: Season 7
Moonlight
Wanda Sykes: Not Normal — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Emmy Award-nominated actress and 30-year comedy veteran, Wanda Sykes, delivers a sharp-witted and hilarious critique on the state of the world in her first Netflix comedy special, Wanda Sykes: Not Normal.  The one-hour special addresses the comedian’s perspective on the current political and cultural climate, which she can only describe as, well … not normal!

Debuting 5/22/19
A Tale of Two Kitchens — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Two countries, two restaurants, one vision. At Gabriela Cámara’s acclaimed Contramar in Mexico City, the welcoming, uniformed waiters are as beloved by diners as the menu featuring fresh, local seafood caught within 24 hours. The entire staff sees themselves as part of an extended family. Meanwhile at Cala in San Francisco, Cámara hires staff from different backgrounds and cultures, including ex-felons and ex-addicts, who view the work as an important opportunity to grow as individuals. A Tale of Two Kitchens explores the ways in which a restaurant can serve as a place of both dignity and community.
One Night in Spring — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
When Lee Jeong-in and Yu Ji-ho meet, something unexpected happens. Or it just may be that spring is in the air — and anything is possible.
The Flash: Season 5
Debuting 5/23/19
Riverdale: Season 3
Slasher: Solstice — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Rampaging serial killers leave carnage in their wake as their next victims fight to stay alive in this honor anthology series.

Debuting 5/24/19
After Maria — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Short following families in Puerto Rico who are currently living in FEMA hotels around New York City. Their stories will unfold observationally over the course of the next month as they face the extreme situation of getting kicked out of the hotel or are forced to go back to Puerto Rico. Many people see these families as illegal immigrants and don’t want them here. We follow these families as they try to maintain their Puerto Rican identity, but assert their American citizenship.
Alta Mar — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Mysterious deaths aboard a luxurious ship traveling from Spain to Rio de Janeiro in the 1940s reveal secrets surrounding two sisters traveling together.
Joy — NETFLIX FILM
Joy is a young Nigerian woman, caught in the vicious cycle of sex trafficking. She works in this merciless system of exploitation to pay off debts to her exploiter Madame and supporting her family in Nigeria.
Rim of the World — NETFLIX FILM
Four misfit campers must band together and conquer their fears in order to save the world during an alien invasion.
She’s Gotta Have It: Season 2 — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Romantic turmoil, artistic challenges and an eye-opening trip to Puerto Rico set Nola Darling on a new course.
The Perfection — NETFLIX FILM
A troubled musical prodigy (Allison Williams) seeks out the new star pupil (Logan Browning) of her former school with shocking consequences in this elegant and terrifying suspense ride, the most buzzed-about movie at last year’s Fantastic Fest.
WHAT / IF — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
A raw, voyeuristic examination of acceptable people doing unacceptable things. A conflict driven series of high stakes morality plays with a first season narrative focusing on two struggling newlyweds who accept a powerful woman’s ethically perilous proposition to secure a badly needed financial windfall.
Debuting 5/27/19
Historical Roasts — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Renowned “Roastmaster General” Jeff Ross’s new half-hour comedy series Historical Roasts brings together A-list comedians in period-appropriate garb to celebrate prominent historical figures of the past, from Presidents (Abe Lincoln) to Rockstars (Freddie Mercury) and everything in between. Based on the Los Angeles live show of the same name, the six-episode series is “teaching history a lesson” and honoring some of the most important voices of our time the only way they know how — with a searing roast. Launching globally on Netflix Monday, May 27, Historical Roasts features a stellar lineup of comedian guest stars including Bob Saget, John Stamos, Natasha Leggero, Jaleel White, Fred Willard, Nikki Glaser, Rachel Feinstein, Ryan Phillippe, Ken Marino, Gilbert Gottfried, Seth Green, Yamaneika Saunders, and Neal Brennan to name a few. The series is produced by OBB Pictures.
Outlander: Seasons 1-2
Debuting 5/28/19
Disney’s The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Debuting 5/30/19
Chopsticks — NETFLIX FILM
An under-confident but talented girl, who is sidestepped at every stage of her life, seeks out an enigmatic con to help recover her stolen car from a goat-loving crazy Mumbai gangster and in the process finds her confidence and place in the sun.
My Week with Marilyn
Svaha: The Sixth Finger — NETFLIX FILM
A minister who researches religious cults turns to his Buddhist monk friend for help investigating a new group with mysterious origins.
The One I Love
Debuting 5/31/19
Always Be My Maybe — NETFLIX FILM
Everyone assumed Sasha and Marcus would wind up together except for Sasha and Marcus. Reconnecting after 15 years, the two start to wonder… maybe?
Bad Blood: Season 2 — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Five years after the death of mob boss, there’s a new king of the Montreal drug trade — until a new breed of mafiosos arrive from Italy to wrestle the city from his grasp.
Black Spot: Season 2 — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
Major Weiss’s recovery prompts residents to question the odd circumstances she was found in, and how she survived injuries that would kill anyone else.
How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast) — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
What if a teenager built up a drugs empire from his bedroom in Leipzig? Inspired by real events.
Killer Ratings — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
The true-life story of a Brazilian TV host who literally killed for ratings — and used his crime TV show to cover up the grizzly truth.
When They See Us — NETFLIX ORIGINAL
A four part limited series from director Ava DuVernay that continues themes from her documentary 13th, her exploration of the criminal justice system through the true case of the Central Park Five – 5 young teenagers who were wrongfully accused and convicted of rape.
Leaving 5/1/19

Leaving 5/11/19
Switched at Birth: Seasons 1-5
Leaving 5/15/19
Bill Nye, the Science Guy: Collection 1
Leaving 5/19/19
Disney’s Bridge to Terabithia
Leaving 5/22/19
The Boss Baby
Leaving 5/24/19
Southpaw
Leaving 5/31/19
I Know What You Did Last Summer
West Side Story (1961)