L to R: The Walking Dead: Dead City, The Four Seasons, The Chi AMC+, Netflix, Paramount+ With Showtime May is finally here, which means streaming services are gearing up to release new and returning TV shows for you to enjoy. While April saw the return of fan favorites like The Last of Us Season 2 and You Season 5, there are plenty of options to look forward this month across Netflix, Max, Hulu and more. On Netflix, the streaming giant is releasing a new TV show called The Four Seasons, co-written by Tina Fey. The eight-part comedy series is an adaptation of the beloved 1981 film of the same name. Also debuting on Netflix later this month is the new dark comedy Sirens. Featuring stars like Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, and Kevin Bacon, the series promises to deliver both “mystery" and "mythology,” according to Tudum. Over on AMC+, you won’t want to miss the second season of The Walking Dead spinoff The Walking Dead: Dead City, which continues Maggie and Negan journey in a post-apocalyptic New York City. Speaking of eerie dramas, Nicole Kidman is reprising her role for Season 2 of Hulu’s thriller, Nine Perfect Strangers, arriving on May 22. ForbesThe Best New TV Shows Streaming In April 2025 On Netflix, Max, And MoreBy Monica Mercuri The Best New TV Shows Streaming In May 2025 Read on for the best new and returning TV shows launcing on streaming services in May 2025, along with their premiere dates and where to watch them. MORE FOR YOU Google’s Update Decision—Bad News For 50% Of Android Users Malware Steals 1.7 Billion Passwords — Now For Sale On The Dark Web Meta, Microsoft Spike On Robust Earnings Reports—As Microsoft Reclaims Crown As World’s Largest Company The Four Seasons (Season 1) THE FOUR SEASONS. (L to R) Colman Domingo as Danny, Tina Fey as Kate, Erika Henningsen as Ginny, ... More Will Forte as Jack, and Steve Carell as Nick in Episode 103 of The Four Seasons. Cr. Francisco Roman/Netflix © 2024 Francisco Roman/Netflix © 2024 Premiere date: May 1, 2025 Where to stream: Netflix Synopsis: Netflix is turning the 1981 cult classic The Four Seasons into an eight-episode limited series premiering this May. The romantic comedy follows three married couples through the highs and lows of spring, summer, fall, and winter, per Netflix’s Tudum. The star-studded cast features Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, Will Forte, and more. Watch the official trailer below. The Walking Dead: Dead City (Season 2) "The Walking Dead: Dead City" Courtesy of AMC+ Premiere date: May 4, 2025 Where to stream: AMC+ Synopsis: The highly anticipated second season of The Walking Dead: Dead City returns on May 4 with eight new episodes. “In Season 2, in the growing war for control of Manhattan, Maggie (Lauren Cohan) and Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) find themselves trapped on opposite sides," AMC’s synopsis reads. “As their paths intertwine, they come to see that the way out for both is more complicated and harrowing than they ever imagined.” Watch the official trailer below. Poker Face (Season 2) Natasha Lyonne in Poker Face on Peacock Courtesy of Peacock Premiere date: May 8, 2025 Where to stream: Peacock Synopsis: After more than two years, Peacock’s original series Poker Face is finally back with its second season on May 8. Natasha Lyonne returns as Charlie, who has the extraordinary ability to know when someone is lying. In Season 2, she hits the road with “her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t help but solve,” the synopsis reads. Watch the official trailer below. The Chi (Season 7) Lynn Whitfield as Alicia in The Chi episode 9, season 7, streaming on Paramount+, 2025. Photo ... More Credit: Sandy Morris/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME Sandy Morris/Paramount+ with SHOWTIME Premiere date: May 18, 2025 Where to stream: Paramount+ with SHOWTIME Synopsis: The seventh season of The Chi will follow Alicia (Lynn Whitfield) and the women of Chicago’s South Side attempting to protect their city. “When Douda (Curtiss Cook) falls from the throne, the pivotal women of The Chi rise to reclaim their power. As loyalties are tested and new rivalries are stoked, it becomes clear that there’s only one crown, and it will come at a heavy cost," according to the synopsis. Watch the official trailer below. Nine Perfect Strangers (Season 2) Nicole Kidman in "Nine Perfect Strangers" on Hulu. Courtesy of Disney Premiere date: May 22, 2025 Where to stream: Hulu Synopsis: In the second installment of Hulu’s drama Nine Perfect Strangers, Nicole Kidman returns as the Masha Dmitrichenko. Nine new strangers are invited by Masha to take part in a transformational wellness retreat in the Austrian Alps. “Over the course of a week, she takes them to the brink. Will they make it? Will she? Masha is willing to try anything in the interest of healing everyone involved, including herself,” the description for Season 2 reads. Watch the official trailer below. Sirens (Season 1) Sirens. (L to R) Milly Alcock as Simone, Julianne Moore as Michaela in episode 101 of Sirens. Cr. ... More Courtesy of Netflix © 2025 COURTESY OF NETFLIX Premiere date: May 22, 2025 Where to stream: Netflix Synopsis: Netflix’s new dark drama series, Sirens, focuses on a woman named Devon (Meghann Fahy), who thinks her younger sister Simone (Milly Alcock) has a creepy relationship with her new boss Michaela Kell (Julianne Moore). “Michaela’s cult-ish life of luxury is like a drug to Simone, and Devon has decided it’s time for an intervention, but she has no idea what a formidable opponent Michaela will be,” the official synopsis reads. Watch the official trailer below. And Just Like That… (Season 3) "And Just Like That..." Season 3 on Max. Courtesy of Warner Bros. Premiere date: May 29, 2025 Where to stream: Max Synopsis: In Season 3 of Max’s Sex and the City reboot, And Just Like That…, Carrie, Miranda, Charlotte, Seema, and LTW continue their journey navigating the complicated reality of life, love, sex, and friendship in their 50s in New York City. The 12-episode season will debut on Thursdays until the season finale on August 14. Watch the official trailer below. Follow me on LinkedIn. Check out my website. Editorial StandardsForbes Accolades