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

There are two types of people in the world: those who love reality competition shows and those who don't admit that they love reality competition shows. The appeal is obvious. Rooting for real people to show off their talents — whether it be in the kitchen or the bedroom — is a blast, and the reveal of authentic personalities adds social psychology to the experiment. Trashy, poignant, and impressive, reality competition shows come in all flavors.

Some people learn about history in school, which is fine if you're into that sort of thing. But for those of you who consider yourselves a Netflix intellectual, there's no better way to fill your head with the knowledge of important events of yesteryear than through the stylish and fictionalized accounts of TV's hottest scripted shows.

Here's the thing about the best family movies on Netflix: They never get old. From originals like to early-aughts favorites like , this streaming platform has your next family-friendly movie night set.And you're probably having more of those than normal lately, with all the and going on.

If you're looking for some new TV shows and movies to watch this week while you're still quarantining, you're in luck. So much exciting content is coming to your queues, from two new Netflix shows to a hilarious comedy movie starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani.

Even if you're no longer a young adult yourself, there is still plenty of fun to be had from settling in with a great coming-of-age film. Luckily, in addition to an amazing selection of teen-centric TV shows, Netflix also has a fairly decent (and constantly growing) YA film selection.

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).

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This week's slate of new TV shows and movies is really robust, from the premiere of Elle Fanning's new Hulu series, The Great, to a fun cooking show starring Amy Schumer and her super-chef husband, Chris Fischer. So sit back and relax, because we have your plans for the next seven days.Below, all the TV shows and movies to keep an eye out for this week:Joshua Speers: His new EP, Human Now, is now available on .

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.

May is officially here, which means we're on the verge of warmer weather and, hopefully, some happier times. I hope you can get outside this month and enjoy some (socially distanced) fresh air, but when you're back inside, there are plenty of TV shows and movies to keep you occupied.

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.

We’re going to be spending a lot of time indoors for the next few weeks it would seem.

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.

Some people learn about history in school, which is fine if you're into that sort of thing. But for those of you who consider yourselves a Netflix intellectual, there's no better way to fill your head with the knowledge of important events of yesteryear than through the stylish and fictionalized accounts of TV's hottest scripted shows.

Looking to fill that sports-shaped void in your heart? Look no further. Netflix has dozens of movies and TV shows all about baseball, basketball, football and more.

When someone says they're a fan of horror movies, they could mean a lot of things — that they love tense psychological thrillers like Gerald's Game, meta-classics like the Scream franchise, supernatural scare-fests like The Autopsy of Jane Doe, or one of the many other heart-pounding and harrowing subgenres to choose from.

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.