With every new month, comes a whole new list of series to watch. Since we've already discussed all of the movies and TV shows coming to Netflix this month [1], here's a list of all the best TV shows on Amazon Prime Video this May.
Please note that some of the trailers listed below may be considered inappropriate for certain audiences. Parental guidance is advised.
The Night Manager
Starring: Tom Hiddleston, Hugh Laurie [2], Olivia Coleman, and Elizabeth Debicki
Synopsis: Tom Hiddleston stars in this Oscar award-winning series, that follows his character's, Pine, mission of infiltrating a top-secret circle of arms dealers. The circle, Roper, is the same group of people responsible for killing his lover. Juicy.
Number of Seasons Available on Amazon Prime Video: One
Forever
Starring: Maya Rudolph and Fred Armisen
Synopsis: The comedy-drama follows a married couples' attempt to spice up their love-life after years of mundanity has left them in a bit of a rut. It stars Bride Maids lead, Maya Rudolph, so get ready to laugh a lot.
Number of Seasons Available on Amazon Prime Video: One
Sneaky Pete
Starring: Giovanni Ribisi, Marin, Ireland, and Shane McRae
Synopsis: Lies, betrayal, and belonging are all on the cards in this drama that follows one con-man's attempt to lead a normal life after stealing the identity of his former cellmate, Pete.
Number of Seasons Available on Amazon Prime Video: Three
New Girl
Starring: Zooey Deschanel [3], Max Greenfield, Jake Johnson, Lamorne Morries, and Hannah Simone
Synopsis: Prepare to laugh, cry, and fall in love with this show that focuses on the lives of four very different housemates. Spoiler alert: You will have a new-found respect for teachers, sushi, and "old man clothes".
Number of Seasons Available on Amazon Prime Video: Seven
The Path
Starring: Aaron Paul, Michelle Monaghan, and Hugh Dancy
Synopsis: A married couple (Aaron Paul and Michelle Monaghan) and one aspiring leader (Hugh Dancy) try to navigate their way out of a cult-like group called the Meyerist-Movement in this action-packed thriller, set in upside New York.
Number of Seasons Available on Amazon Prime Video: Three
Mr. Robot
Starring: Rami Malek and Christian Slater
Synopsis: The multi-award-winning series follows a young programmer's attempt to do good in cyber-space.
Number of Seasons Available on Amazon Prime Video: Four
House
Starring: Hugh Laurie [4], Jesse Spencer, Jennifer Morrison, and Omar Epps
Synopsis: Unknown medical conditions, humor, and brutal honesty are what you can expect in this medical drama, starring Hugh Laurie. On a side note: Laurie's character, Dr. House, is what we'd imagine Simon Cowell [5] to be like if he were a doctor.
Number of Seasons Available on Amazon Prime Video: Eight
Bob's Burgers
Starring: H. Jon Benjamin, Kristen Schaal, Jon Roberts, and Dan Mintz
Synopsis: It's all about food in this animated comedy, which follows one family man's life mission of re-defining the world of burgers. While we don't know much about burgers, we can relate to Bob Belcher's dream of making it big. Bob also has a few good points when it comes to family.
Number of Seasons Available on Amazon Prime Video: 10