The Best Binge-Worthy TV Shows and Movies to Watch on Netflix in May

You don't have to be a mother or a daughter to appreciate a good mother-daughter pair. From the complicated to the heartfelt to everything in between, when done well, it's the kind of dynamic that should be able to resonate with just about anyone who has ever had a parent or been one. The petty arguments, the uncomfortable conversations, the way daughters inherit traits from their mothers without realizing — there's something familiar about all of it.

You don't have to be a mother or a daughter to appreciate a good mother-daughter pair. From the complicated to the heartfelt to everything in between, when done well, it's the kind of dynamic that should be able to resonate with just about anyone who has ever had a parent or been one. The petty arguments, the uncomfortable conversations, the way daughters inherit traits from their mothers without realizing — there's something familiar about all of it.

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!

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).

When it comes to finding a show about the macabre reality that is true crime, no place is better than Netflix. With hit series after hit series, it seems the streaming service is coming out with a must-see true crime show every couple of weeks. As long as people keep committing crimes, Netflix will keep pumping out true crime shows, and we'll continue to watch them.

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.

Long gone are the days when cartoons were made solely for kids' Saturday morning viewing pleasure. Thanks to the likes of The Simpsons, Beavis and Butt-Head, and South Park, adult-oriented animated programs have been proliferating for quite some time, with favorites like Family Guy, Rick and Morty, Bob's Burgers, and more broadening the scope of just how hilarious all of those drawn characters can be.

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.

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.

May is the best month in the Northern Hemisphere. It's not cold like March, and there's almost no chance of snow, unlike April. It is the beautiful spring of postcards, with trees full of green leaves and flowers in full bloom. But things are a bit weird this year, so if you're choosing to stay inside this May to avoid getting sick, no one can blame you. Luckily, there are some great options to soak up while you wait out the coronavirus and your seasonal allergies.

Some of the best comedy movies on Netflix right now are ones you've definitely seen before: , , and more classics. But intermixed with them are some newer titles you may have missed last year, like the Bridesmaids-adjacent or Someone Great, a rom-com starring Gina Rodriguez and Brittany Snow.

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.

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.

Long gone are the days when cartoons were made solely for kids' Saturday morning viewing pleasure. Thanks to the likes of The Simpsons, Beavis and Butt-Head, and South Park, adult-oriented animated programs have been proliferating for quite some time, with favorites like Family Guy, Rick and Morty, Bob's Burgers, and more broadening the scope of just how hilarious all of those drawn characters can be.

Looking for the best TV shows and movies to watch on Netflix this month while you're stuck inside during the coronavirus pandemic? Well, you're in luck, because this is a list revealing the best TV shows and movies to watch on Netflix in April.