Here Are 13 Of The Best New And Returning Shows Coming In May 2023

Lotttts of great shows are coming this month like Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, the To All the Boys spinoff XO, Kitty, Michelle Yeoh's new series American Born Chinese, and so much more!

1. Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story

Netflix

This Bridgerton prequel focuses on Queen Charlotte's (India Amarteifio) rise to prominence and power, and how her marriage to King George (Corey Mylchreest) sparked one of the greatest love stories of the Regency era. The series will also offer us a special glimpse into the world of the Ton that we know and love. In addition to Queen Charlotte, we also get to see younger versions of our favorite Bridgerton characters like Lady Danbury (Arsema Thomas), Brimsley (Sam Clemmett), and Violet Bridgerton (Connie Jenkins-Greig). 

Starring: India Amarteifio, Arsema Thomas, Connie Jenkins-Greig, Sam Clemmett, Michelle Fairley, Corey Mylchreest, Golda Rosheuvel, Adjoa Andoh, Ruth Gemmell, Hugh Sachs, Tunji Kasim, Richard Cunningham, Rob Maloney, Cyril Nri, Katie Brayben, Keir Charles, Freddie Dennis, and more

When it premieres: May 4 on Netflix

Watch the trailer here:

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2. American Born Chinese

Disney+

Disney+'s newest series is based on the graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang. Jin Wang (Ben Wang) is an average teenager who's trying to balance a high-school social life with his immigrant home life. When he befriends a new Chinese student at school named Wei-Chen (Jim Liu), Jin quickly learns that he's not just any normal high schooler. Now, the gate between Earth and heaven is opening, and Jin must help Wei-Chen in his quest to stop the uprising. 

Starring: Michelle Yeoh, Ben Wang, Yeo Yann Yann, Chin Han, Daniel Wu, Ke Huy Quan, Jim Liu, Sydney Taylor, Stephanie Hsu, Jimmy O. Yang, Poppy Liu, and more

When it premieres: May 24 on Disney+

Watch the trailer here:

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3. The Other Two Season 3

HBO Max

Brooke and Cary (Heléne Yorke and Drew Tarver) are finally getting the success and fame they've always wanted...except they still find themselves comparing their lives with their peers'. This season, which is set after the COVID-19 pandemic, Chase Dreams (Case Walker) is finally entering adulthood, and talk show superstar Pat Dubek (Molly Shannon) is now more powerful than she could have ever imagined. If the last two seasons have shown us anything, it's that there is never a dull moment with the Dubeks, and Season 3 will be no different. 

When it returns: May 4 on HBO Max

Watch the trailer here:

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4. XO, Kitty

Netflix

From the mind of Jenny Han comes this To All the Boys spinoff series. This time around, Lara Jean's younger sister Kitty (Anna Cathcart) is taking center stage. After playing matchmaker for so many people in her life, it's her turn for some romance and adventure. When Kitty decides to attend the Korean Independent School of Seoul, aka KISS, where her mom went and where her long-distance boyfriend Dae (Minyeong Choi) attends, she'll realize relationships are just a bit more complicated when her own heart is involved. 

Starring: Anna Cathcart, Minyeong Choi, Anthony Keyvan, Gia Kim, Sang Heon Lee, Peter Thurnwald, Regan Aliya, and more

When it premieres: May 18 on Netflix

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5. White House Plumbers

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Based on the book Integrity by Egil Krogh and Matthew Krogh, White House Plumbers follows President Nixon's political operatives who were tasked with plugging press leaks by whatever means necessary. Woody Harrelson and Justin Theroux star as E. Howard Hunt and G. Gordon Liddy, real-life intelligence officers who accidentally overturned Nixon's presidency while trying to save it. 

Starring: Woody Harrelson, Justin Theroux, Domhnall Gleeson, Lena Headey, Kiernan Shipka, Ike Barinholtz, Yul Vazquez, David Krumholtz, Rich Sommer, Kim Coates, Liam James, Kathleen Turner, Judy Greer, and more

When it premieres: May 1 on HBO

Watch the trailer here:

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6. How I Met Your Father Season 2 Part 2

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The series' midseason premiere is coming soon, just as things have started to heat up again between Sophie (Hilary Duff) and Jesse (Chris Lowell). We left off with Jesse revealing to Val (Francia Raisa) that, yes, he still has feelings for Sophie...so much so that he's writing love songs about her. And now that Sophie's newly single, maybe there's a chance for them try again at their "will they, won't they" romance.  

When it returns: May 23 on Hulu

7. High Desert

Apple TV+

High Desert follows Peggy (Patricia Arquette), an addict who is eager for a new start after her mother dies. In the wake of her death, Peggy makes the life-changing decision to become a private investigator.

Starring: Patricia Arquette, Matt Dillon, Rupert Friend, Weruche Opia, Brad Garrett, and more

When it premieres: May 17 on Apple TV+

Watch the trailer here:

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8. City on Fire

Apple TV+

On July 4, 2003, NYU student Samantha Yeung (Chase Sui Wonders) is shot in Central Park, and there are no witnesses and minimal physical evidence. As the crime against Samantha is investigated, she’s revealed to be the crucial connection between a series of mysterious citywide fires, the downtown music scene, and a wealthy family on the brink of falling apart under the pressure of their hidden secrets.

Starring: Wyatt Oleff, Chase Sui Wonders, Jemima Kirke, Nico Tortorella, Ashley Zukerman, Xavier Clyde, Max Milner, Alexandra Doke, Omid Abtahi, Kathleen Munroe, John Cameron Mitchell, Alexander Pineiro, Michael Tow, and more

When it premieres: May 12 on Apple TV+

Watch the trailer here:

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9. Fear the Walking Dead Season 8

AMC

The final season of Fear the Walking Dead begins this month. It starts just after the conclusion of Season 7, when Morgan (Lennie James) and Madison’s (Kim Dickens) hopes to rescue Mo from PADRE did not go as planned. Now, Morgan, Madison, and the others they brought to the island are living under PADRE's cynical rule.

When it returns: May 14 on AMC

Watch the trailer here:

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10. Nancy Drew Season 4

The CW

Nancy Drew also returns for its final season this month. This season begins as Nancy (Kennedy McMann) launches a new investigation to find a group of missing bodies from Horseshoe Bay’s cemetery that have either been dug up and stolen...or have possibly risen. Meanwhile, a string of unexplained paranormal crimes leads the Drew Crew to believe that the sins of the town’s past have returned to haunt the living.

When it returns: May 31 on The CW

11. The Great Season 3

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On this season of The Great, Catherine (Elle Fanning) and Peter (Nicholas Hoult) really try to make their marriage work after dealing with many insurmountable problems. Peter has already witnessed his own attempted murder at Catherine's hands, and now, she's imprisoned all of his friends. After growing tired of playing the "First Husband" role, Peter has made himself busy with some new ventures, but even those can't keep visions of his dead father (Jason Isaacs) away. 

When it returns: May 12 on Hulu

Watch the trailer here:

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12. I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson Season 3

Netflix

Netflix's bizarrely hilarious sketch show returns with its third season this month. From creators and writers Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin, this new season will once again dive headfirst into the awkwardness of life’s weirdest and most commonplace situations. 

When it returns: May 30 on Netflix

Watch the teaser trailer here:

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13. And finally, Class of '09

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Class of '09 is an upcoming limited series that follows a class of FBI agents during three distinct points in their lives as they navigate drastic changes across the US's judicial system as it's affected by artificial intelligence. The interweaving timelines will examine the nature of justice and the life-changing choices we make because of it. 

Starring: Brian Tyree Henry, Kate Mara, Raúl Castillo, Jake McDorman, Sepideh Moafi, Brian J. Smith, Jon Jon Briones, Brooke Smith, Rosalind Eleazar, and more

When it premieres: May 10 on Hulu

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