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Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Is Back! Here's What Else to Watch on Netflix This May

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A new month is upon us, and so are fresh releases and comebacks on Netflix! From comedy series to grappling documentaries, keep reading to find out what's in store for your binge-watching list this May.


1. John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City

John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City

Global Original Stand-up Comedy Special

In this exciting special, Mulaney recounts his childhood memories and SNL, as well as de-valuing the experience of going to college.

Date: May 1

2. A Little Help With Carol Burnett


Global original series

Co-hosted with comedian Russell Peters, Carol Burnett is accompanied by a group of youngsters with their own world perspectives on various issues brought in by adults (guest celebrities).

Date: May 4

3. Anon

Original Film

In a world devoid of any kind of transparency, a detective encounters someone who is completely unknown and untraceable to the authorities, the Girl.

Date: May 4

4. Dear White People Vol. 2

DEAR WHITE PEOPLE

Original Series

Follow a group of university students trying to make sense of post-racial America in the millennial age, with a side of humor in season 2 of Dear White People.

Date: May 4

5. End Game

Global Original Documentary

Based in San Francisco's Bay Area, producers Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman explore the questions surrounding the life decisions of near death patients and their loved ones in End Game.

Date: May 4

6. Forgive Us Our Debts

Guido is recently unemployed and decides to work for a tax collector, oblivious to the consequences coming his way in this original film, starring Marco Giallini.

Global Original Film

Date: May 4

7. The Rain


Global Original Series

After a virus wipes out the Scandinavian population, a struggle for survival and identity ensues the only survivors left behind. As they venture out looking for others, they realize that past life problems still exist in a destructed world, leaving them with the choice to change or remain the same, after the rain.

Date: May 4

8. Busted! I Know Who You Are

Busted!

Original Series

Featuring some big names form Korean television, a group of detectives try to solve different questions in each episode, consequently leading to the final truth.

Date: May 4

9. Dany de Boon Des Hauts-de-France

Global Original Stand-up Comedy Special

Marking his 25 years as a French comedian, Dany Boon's newest special will be releasing globally to Netflix members.

Date: May 4

10. Hari Kondabolu: Warn Your Relatives

Global Original Stand-up Comedy Special

Actor and comedian, Kondabolu enlivens his audience by mixing political jokes and personal stories in his debut show.

Date: May 8

11. Safe

Original Series

A series of mysterious events start to take place after Tom's wife dies, which leave him wondering if he can really trust the people he thought he knew and loved.

Date: May 10

12. Bill Nye Saves The World

Bill Nye Saves The World

Global Original Talk Show

Bill Nye is at again, tackling true or false in the world of science in this 3-season talk show, featuring panel talks, guest appearances and Bill's own adventurous character in the lab. Safety goggles are advised.

Date: May 11

13. The Kissing Booth


Global Original Film

What happens when you unintentionally smooch with your best friend's brother? Find out in this emotion packed film directed by Vince Marcello, based on the internationally bestselling novel by Beth Reekle.

Date: May 11

14. Evil Genius

Evil Genius: The True Story of America's Most Diabolical Bank Heist

Global Original Documentary

A four-episode documentary series highlights what is known as one of America's largest bank thefts in 2003. Evil Genius shows that there's more to this mystery fifteen years later.

Date: May 11

15. Ali Wong: Hard Knock Wife

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Global Original Stand-up Comedy Special

In her second special, unforgiving and humorous Ali Wong breaks the wall around the real challenges that come with motherhood as a first time mom.

Date: May 13

16. Cargo

Global Original Film

A brutal pandemic leaves a father stranded with his newborn daughter. The challenge is not only to find a safe haven for her, but to also protect her from his growing infection.

Date: May 18

17. Tig Notaro Happy To Be Here

Global original stand-up comedy special

Its time to get real with comedian Tig Notaro, as she gets loose on the lesser known sides of marriage and parenting in her latest special.

Date: May 22

18. Fauda

Fauda

Original Series

A veteran is forced to come out of retirement upon discovering that his enemy is still at large, setting off a tumultuous series of events.

Date: May 24

19. Ibiza

Global original film

Despite being in Barcelona for work, Harper and her friends end up in Ibiza only to fall in love with a hot DJ in this new original film.

Date: May 25

20. Steve Martin and Martin Short: An Evening You Will Forget for the Rest of Your Life

Global Original Stand-up Comedy Special

The duo of well known comedians team up for various sketches and reflect on thier iconic roles in stand up and show business in this comedy special.

Date: May 25

21. The Break with Michelle Wolf

Original talk show

American comedian, writer, and previous contributor on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, The Break with Michelle Wolf is a half hour variety series where she ridicules at everything and anyone!

Date: May 27

22. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt - Season 4

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt

Global Original Series

Kimmy (Ellie Kemper) takes back control of her life after being in a cult for fifteen years in this original sitcom series.

Date: May 30

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