8 TV and Streaming Shows You Should Binge-Watch in May

8 TV and Streaming Shows You Should Binge-Watch in May

From fictionalized takes on queens of yore with Netflix Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story and Hulu’s The Great to a wickedly uncomfortable sketch show (Netflix’s I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson) and a dark comedy with heart (HBO Max’s The Other Two), here’s a taste of what’s new on TV and streaming in May. 93% Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Netflix) What it is: Inspired by Julia Quinn’s romance book series and brought to life with the help of executive producer Shonda Rhimes and creator Chris Van Dusen, Bridgerton explores the high society lives (and juicy drama) of...

From fictionalized takes on queens of yore with Netflix Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story and Hulu’s The Great to a wickedly uncomfortable sketch show (Netflix’s I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson) and a dark comedy with heart (HBO Max’s The Other Two), here’s a taste of what’s new on TV and streaming in May. 93% Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Netflix) What it is: Inspired by Julia Quinn’s romance book series and brought to life with the help of executive producer Shonda Rhimes and creator Chris Van Dusen, Bridgerton explores the high society lives (and juicy drama) of the expansive Bridgerton family and their neighbors during London’s Regency era. Its prequel series, Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, is created by Rhimes and explores the royal beginnings of Bridgerton’s queen, Charlotte, as she comes to England as a teen and marries King George III. It premiered on May 4. Why you should watch it:  Like a lot of Rhimes’ vehicles, Bridgerton is a soapy drama with substance. The strong performances by its diverse cast, witty writing, lush set design and beautiful wardrobe helped elevate the series above others of its ilk. The prequel does all this while also discussing issues of today like race and mental health. Where to watch: Netflix (Subscription, Bridgerton seasons 1-2). Commitment: Approx. 16 hours (for two seasons) Related: Queen Charlotte Stars Talk Sex, Race, and ‘Mad’ King George in Bridgerton Prequel 98% Star Wars: Visions (Disney+) What it is: A collection of cutting-edge Star Wars animated shorts brought to life by innovative Japanese animation studios. Why you should watch it: The Star Wars properties are now as vast as an actual galaxy. The hard sci-fi of Andor and galaxy-hopping adventures of The Mandalorian may deliver the live-action entertaining goods, but sometimes it’s nice to take a detour. Filled with dropping animation of various styles, all presented with a unique Japanese perspective, Star Wars: Visions is a quick-yet-delightful binge. The second season premiered May 4. Where to watch:  Disney+ (Subscription, season 1 ) Commitment: Approx. three hours (for one season) 97% The Other Two (HBO Max) What it is: A comedy from SNL alums Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider, it follows two grown siblings struggling to adult (never mind find career success) just as their younger brother becomes a viral sensation. And then fame came for their mom … Season 3 premiered May 4. Why you should watch it: A dark skewering of Hollywood (or at least the notion of fame) as much as it is a sweet show about a supportive family, The Other Two is an island in an abyss of cynical comedies and gritty crime dramas. Where to watch: HBO Max (Subscription, seasons 1-2). Commitment: Approx. 10 hours (for two seasons) 94% The Great (Hulu) What it is: A comedy, a relationship drama and a historical series that basically throws historical fact out the window, The Great follows the rise of Catherine the Great as the iconic empress of Russia. Season 3 premieres May 12. Why you should watch it: Creator Tony McNamara brings the edgy history-minded flair of his film The Favourite to this series that’s inspired by the complicated marriage of Catherine (Elle Fanning) and her husband Peter III (Nicholas Hoult). It fills in the blanks behind her decision to overthrow her significant other for what she believes to be the good of her country. Where to watch: Hulu (Subscription, seasons 1-2); Buy season 1 at Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu. Commitment: Approx. 18 hours (for two seasons) 93% Queer Eye (Netflix) What it is: Netflix’s reboot of the popular Bravo show of the aughts brought together a new Fab Five (food and wine specialist Antoni Porowski, interior designer Bobby Berk, grooming consultant Jonathan Van Ness, fashion designer Tan France, and culture expert Karamo Brown)...