The Best Binge-Worthy TV Shows and Movies on Amazon Prime in May

Get excited, fans: You'll soon be able to stream the hit sitcom again thanks to the launch of HBO Max, . The highly-anticipated service becomes available to users on May 27 and will cost $14.99 per month (though if you sign up before May 27, it's just $11.99 per month).

May is here, and with it is plenty of sunshine and blooming flowers and a reminder that all the Flonase in the world can't stop pollen from getting in your nose. But the turn of the calendar also means a whole new month of TV shows and films available to stream, and there are plenty to occupy your time if you've chosen to self-isolate.

Are you in the mood for a heartwarming family sitcom? Or maybe a goofy low-stakes reality show? What about a hilarious coming-of-age comedy? There are so many TV shows to choose from if you're looking for an instant pick-me-up. And who isn't in the market for an extra dose of joy right now? That's why TV Guide has rounded up the very best feel-good shows available to binge-watch right now!

When you're trying to get lost in a story, nothing else hits quite like a quality cop show. Whether it's a Dick Wolf drama where the bad guy usually gets his due, a prestige cable series that raises complicated questions about the criminal justice system in lieu of a gift-wrapped ending, or a comedy about bungling officers trying their best, these captivating shows have a way of sucking one in for hours on end.

This might come as a bit of a surprise to some of you (though perhaps not if you're reading this), but there are a lot more fantasy programs out there than just HBO's Game of Thronesand Netflix's The Witcher (though both are on this list).

As the old saying goes, April showers bring May flowers, but what do we get out of those May flowers? The best TV shows and films to watch on Netflix, that's what. The world's most dominant streamer is adding some wonderful new content to watch as the world's self-isolation enters its second (third?) month.

There are a lot of TV shows and movies coming to Hulu in May, but we know you don't have time to sift through everything on the giant list to find the golden nuggets in between all the crap! Besides, that's our job, and we love it.

May has officially arrived and brought with it plenty of sunshine and blooming flowers and probably even worse seasonal allergies. But that also means a new month full of great TV shows and films hitting streaming services, and there are some great options to soak up while you wait out the coronavirus.

April showers bring May flowers, and what do May flowers bring? Great movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, that's what. The world's top streaming service is adding some great content to watch as quarantine enters its second month. Our picks include Michelle Obama's documentary Becoming, the new season of cult comedy Workin' Moms, cinematic musical drama miniseries The Eddy, an interactive Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt special, and much, much more.

The end is nigh... or in the case of many of the shows and movies below, it's already passed. If you're looking for the best post-apocalyptic, end-of-the-world TV shows and movies to make our current semi-apocalyptic conditions seem not so bad, look no further.

TV has always been a great place to turn when you needed an instant pick-me-up. And during these uncertain times, more and more people are looking toward streaming to help distract them or just to bring a little bit more joy into their lives. And who couldn't use a bit more joy right now? That's why we've rounded up the very best feel-good shows available to binge-watch right now.

Are you looking for a really good action film? Amazon Prime Video has got you covered with a catalog of movies to choose from to satisfy your action fix. Here’s a list of movies available right now on the streaming giant: This 2018 installment of "Mission: Impossible" shows Tom Cruise back as Ethan Hunt.

There's nothing like the unscripted drama of real people fighting to see their dreams realized, which is why reality competition shows are so addictive. And with Netflix's already stacked library constantly expanding, it's becoming increasingly difficult to figure out which of these shows are worth that weekend binge since most tend to get lost in the mix.

Hulu has announced everything that's coming to the streaming service in April, but you are much too important to spend time sorting through a long list of shows and movies for peasants. Lucky for you, I have no pride and am more than happy to your dirty work, selecting only the finest TV shows and movies on Hulu in April that are worthy of your time.

April showers bring May flowers, and what do May flowers bring? Great movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, that's what. The world's top streaming service is adding some great content to watch as quarantine enters its second month. Our picks include the new season of cult comedy Workin' Moms, cinematic musical drama miniseries The Eddy, an interactive Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt special, and much, much more.

Hulu has already announced everything that's coming to the streaming service in May, but we all know that about 75 percent of that is straight trash. What you're really looking for is what the good things are from that monstrous list, and it's our job — nay, our duty and honor and privilege — to peruse the list for you and pick out the best things to watch.

Why go outside against the advice of doctors, scientists, and your overly concerned mom, when you can stay inside and be safe? Be a good human and watch TV in your house. If you need something to watch on Amazon Prime Video, these are the best TV show and movie options coming to the service in April 2020. Highlights include arthouse horror movie The Lighthouse and sweet sci-fi series Tales From the Loop.

Along with Netflix and Hulu, Amazon Prime Video is one of the leading streaming platforms with an award-winning collection of original films and TV series as well as buzzworthy acquisitions that have crossed over from the U.K. In the 13 years since it first launched in September 2006 with its pilot TV program, the service has found its footing with popular series like and its series adaptation.

The coronavirus pandemic has left much of the country inside their own houses in self-quarantine, staying healthy to flatten curves and provide a future for, you know, everything. For the healthy at home, that means we've had plenty of time to fix that leaky faucet, finish that screenplay, and learn a few new languages. Just kidding, we've been watching TV. And that's totally fine.