May Will Be Hot: 13 Series Already Called the Major Hits of the Year 0 18

The main supplier of premieres in May is Netflix. This month, viewers can expect crime thrillers, science fiction, detective stories, superhero tales, and dark comedies.

Among the most anticipated new releases is the British crime series "Legends," based on real events about customs officers infiltrated into dangerous gangs, as well as the science fiction project "Burrows" from the producers of "Stranger Things."

Comic book fans will be interested in "Spider-Man Noir" featuring Nicolas Cage as a grim detective from an alternate 1930s New York. Animation lovers can look forward to the continuation of "Devil May Cry" based on the cult gaming franchise by Capcom.

New seasons of popular series will also premiere in May — "Citadel," "Chestnut Man," "Berlin," "Killing Consciously," and "A Guide to Killing for Good Girls."

Particular attention is drawn to the finale of the fantasy comedy "Good Omens" starring David Tennant and Michael Sheen. Following the scandal surrounding writer Neil Gaiman, the creators decided to conclude the project with a special final episode.

Apple TV+ will present the dark comedy "Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed" featuring Tatiana Maslany, where an online dating story unexpectedly turns into an investigation of a kidnapping and a large-scale criminal conspiracy.

There will also be light dramas: in the series "Four Seasons," viewers will see the crisis of friendship and relationships among three married couples.

According to the editorial team, May 2026 will become one of the most eventful months for series in recent times — viewers can expect both loud returns of beloved shows and completely new projects that could become the major hits of the year.