3 thrilling new Netflix shows you shouldn't miss in May 2026

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Fri, 01 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

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Get your thrills with Netflix this May, as three great new originals are streaming throughout the month.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Netflix is adding three great new thrillers in May, with the best streaming service being the ideal choice if you need a gripping new series to watch.

This month, we've got a new show by the executive producers of Stranger
Things , Courtney A. Kemp's new crime drama, and a series inspired by the
true story of British customs employees who went undercover in the '90s to infiltrate drug smuggling gangs. That's quite the lineup. Here's everything you need to know about my top 3 Netflix thriller picks this month. Article continues below You may like 4 unmissable new movies and TV shows to get excited by on Netflix this week (April 19-26) 3 Netflix shows you should
watch after Unchosen 7 new horror movies on Netflix, Shudder, HBO Max, and more in May 2026 Legends YouTube Watch On When: May 7 Legends is based on a real-life story of UK customs officials in the 1990s, as they went undercover to infiltrate criminal gangs. Across the episodes, we'll follow this group of amateurs as they put their lives on the line to bring these gangs to justice.

The series stars Steve Coogan, Tom Burke, Hayley Squires, Aml Ameen, and Charlotte Ritchie, so we've got a great British cast here to bring the story to life. I'm really excited to dive into this one, and we don't have long to wait now. Nemesis YouTube Watch On When: May 17 Get daily insight,
inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Nemesis follows two men on different sides of the law: an expert criminal and a brilliant police detective. Tudum has teased it's a "subversion of the heist genre, amped by thrilling life-or-death stakes, family dynamics, and explosive action".

Abbott Elementary 's Matthew Law and Lady in the Lake's Ylan Noel lead the cast of the new series, which was created by Courtney A. Kemp. This feels
like a promising new addition to Netflix's gripping TV library. The Boroughs YouTube Watch On When: May 17 Finally, The Boroughs is a new sci-fi thriller series executive-produced by The Duffer Brothers. Set in a seemingly picturesque retirement community, the story centers on a group of unlikely heroes who must band together to stop an otherworldly threat from stealing time.

The Sinner 's Bill Pullman leads the cast and is joined by Geena Davis, Clarke Peters, Alfred Molina, Alfre Woodard, Denis O'Hare, and Jena Malone. It's being teased as Stranger Things but with retirees, and I can't wait for it. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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