{"id":12968,"date":"2026-04-30T14:35:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/2026\/04\/30\/here-are-the-best-tv-shows-coming-to-streaming-in-may-happy-mag\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T14:35:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T14:35:18","slug":"here-are-the-best-tv-shows-coming-to-streaming-in-may-happy-mag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/2026\/04\/30\/here-are-the-best-tv-shows-coming-to-streaming-in-may-happy-mag\/","title":{"rendered":"Here are the best TV Shows coming to streaming in May &#8211; &#8211; Happy Mag"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>by Tammy Moir<br \/><span class=\"posted-on\"><time class=\"entry-date published updated\" datetime=\"2026-04-30T16:46:46+10:00\">April 30, 2026<\/time><\/span><br \/>by Tammy Moir<br \/><span class=\"posted-on\"><time class=\"entry-date published updated\" datetime=\"2026-04-30T16:46:46+10:00\">April 30, 2026<\/time><\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re looking for a dark superhero reimagining with Nicolas Cage, the latest expansion of the <em>Yellowstone<\/em> universe with Michelle Pfeiffer, or the return of high-octane anime, May 2026 has you covered. <\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expect <a href=\"https:\/\/happymag.tv\/shannon-elizabeth-onlyfans-million-dollar-first-week\/\">prestige<\/a> drama, sharp-witted comedies, and <a href=\"https:\/\/happymag.tv\/baldoni-blake-lively-200m-damages-claim\/\">intense<\/a> thrillers that will keep your watch list overflowing.<\/span><br \/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-385556 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/happymag.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/best-tv-shows-may-2026.jpg\" alt=\"Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed - actors\" width=\"900\" height=\"542\" srcset=\"https:\/\/happymag.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/best-tv-shows-may-2026.jpg 900w, https:\/\/happymag.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/best-tv-shows-may-2026-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/happymag.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/best-tv-shows-may-2026-768x463.jpg 768w, https:\/\/happymag.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/best-tv-shows-may-2026-402x242.jpg 402w, https:\/\/happymag.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/best-tv-shows-may-2026-870x524.jpg 870w, https:\/\/happymag.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/best-tv-shows-may-2026-384x231.jpg 384w, https:\/\/happymag.tv\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/best-tv-shows-may-2026-533x321.jpg 533w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><br \/>Here are the best TV shows streaming in May.<br \/>Streaming May 4, Netflix<br \/>The literary classic you remember from school gets a visceral, modern reimagining. From the creators behind last year\u2019s hit <em>Adolescence<\/em>, this series follows a group of schoolboys stranded on a remote island who quickly descend into tribalism and savagery.<br \/>It\u2019s a haunting, high-production study of human nature that promises to be your next binge-watch obsession.<br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note for Aussie viewers: While May 4th marks the global debut on Netflix, the series is actually a co-production with Stan here in Australia, where it has been available since February. <\/span><br \/><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you missed it then, now is the perfect time to catch up on either platform.\u00a0<\/span><br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lord Of The Flies | Official Trailer | A Stan Original Series.\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EeAsJshX4Dw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>Streaming May 9, HBO Max<br \/>Based on the acclaimed manga <em>Chiruran: Shinsengumi Requiem<\/em>, this stylish Japanese period drama is set during the final years of the Edo period.<br \/>It follows a rough street brawler who rises through the ranks of the Shinsengumi, the Shogunate&#8217;s secret police.<br \/>Expect breathtaking swordplay and a deep dive into loyalty and brotherhood as the old world collapses.<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"HBO Max&#039;s &#039;Song of the Samurai&#039;: A Blood-Soaked Journey Into Japan&#039;s Final Stand\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3a1ewRumxvg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>Streaming May 12, Disney+<br \/>Jon Bernthal returns as Frank Castle in this brutal limited series.<br \/>Serving as a definitive finale-style run for the character, <em>One Last Kill<\/em> leans into the darker, more contemplative corners of the Marvel universe.<br \/>It\u2019s a gritty exploration of justice and revenge, perfect for those who like their antiheroes with a side of existential dread.<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Punisher: One Last Kill - Official Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/THB2nAJUFC8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>Streaming May 12, Netflix<br \/>Adi Shankar\u2019s stylish anime adaptation of the <em>Capcom<\/em> classic returns for another round of demon-hunting.<br \/>Season 2 ups the ante as Dante faces off against his estranged brother, Vergil.<br \/>With its signature high-octane action and supernatural flair, it remains a gold standard for video game adaptations.<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Devil May Cry: Season 2 | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Jpie-fec5qY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>Streaming May 15, Paramount+<br \/>The <em>Yellowstone<\/em> saga continues with this highly anticipated spin-off.<br \/>Picking up after the sale of the family\u2019s Montana ranch, the series follows fan favourites Rip (Cole Hauser) and Beth (Kelly Reilly) as they attempt to build a new life in Texas.<br \/>Michelle Pfeiffer leads the cast in this neo-Western drama that proves starting over is never as simple as it looks.<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dutton Ranch | Official Teaser | Paramount+\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2-fu2H3ZvD8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>Streaming May 20, Apple TV+<br \/>Tatiana Maslany stars in this dark, twisted comedy as a newly divorced mother who accidentally falls into a dangerous rabbit hole involving blackmail and murder \u2013 all while trying to manage her kids&#8217; youth soccer schedule.<br \/>It\u2019s a sharp, suburban noir that balances dry humour with genuine suspense.<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed \u2014 Official Teaser &quot;The Scam&quot; | Apple TV\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I28gOWOUpp8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>Streaming May 21, Netflix<br \/>Executive produced by the Duffer Brothers, this supernatural thriller features an incredible ensemble cast including Alfred Molina and Geena Davis. Set in a seemingly quiet retirement community, a group of unlikely heroes must band together to stop a monstrous threat that is quite literally stealing their time.<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Boroughs | Official Teaser Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cL-HUAbenBk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>Streaming May 25, Prime Video<br \/>Nicolas Cage brings his iconic 1930s detective to live-action in this <a href=\"https:\/\/happymag.tv\/nicolas-cage-spider-noir\/\">gritty, noir-inspired Marvel series<\/a>.<br \/>Set in a black-and-white New York City during the Great Depression, Cage plays a down-on-his-luck private investigator forced to confront his past as the city\u2019s lone superhero.<br \/>It\u2019s a stylish, atmospheric take on the Spider-Verse like you\u2019ve never seen.<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"&quot;Spider-Noir&quot; - Authentic Black &amp; White Trailer | Prime Video\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DfowFyDxUXo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>Streaming May 28, Paramount+<br \/>The BAU is back for its nineteenth season, continuing the serialized format that has revitalized the franchise. The team faces a new, multi-layered threat that tests their psychological limits, proving that even after two decades, there are still plenty of shadows left to investigate.<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Criminal Minds Season 19 _ Trailer (2026) | Paramount+ | Criminal Minds: Evolution Season 4 Teaser,\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sUW3LTv51Os?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>Streaming May 29, Apple TV+<br \/>This expansion of the For All Mankind universe takes us behind the Iron Curtain. While the original series focused on the American side of the space race, Star City explores the Soviet perspective, revealing the secrets, sabotage, and high stakes that fueled the USSR\u2019s moon landing. It\u2019s a tense, alternate-history political thriller.<br \/><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Star City \u2014 Official Trailer | Apple TV\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V-yAMs307W4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>Still catching up on the latest releases &#8211; check out our April TV Streaming guide <a href=\"https:\/\/happymag.tv\/best-tv-shows-streaming-april-2026\/\">here<\/a>.<br \/>News and Entertainment from Australia&#8217;s favourite youth publisher<br \/>WE ARE HAPPY MEDIA PTY. 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Expect prestige drama, sharp-witted comedies, and intense thrillers that will keep your watch list overflowing.Here [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12969,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-12968","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-entertainment"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12968","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12968"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12968\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12969"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12968"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12968"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/globalnewstoday.uk\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12968"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}