Need something to watch? 8 of the most notable shows coming to streaming in May 2023

Emily DeLetter, Cincinnati Enquirer
·3 min read

Looking for something new to watch? Luckily this month, there's plenty for you to choose from.

There are hundreds of shows and movies coming to streaming services in May, both old and new, and with all the possibilities, it can be hard to decide what to watch.

Instead, we sorted through those lists and came up with the most popular or notable original shows from streaming services headed to (or already on) your screens this month. Here's when they will get to your TV and what they're about.

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When does 'A Small Light' stream on Disney+?

  • When: May 2 (two episode premiere). Will release two episodes a week until May 23.

  • Streaming service: Disney+.

  • Synopsis, from IMDb: "Follows the remarkable story of Miep Gies, a Dutch woman who risked her life to shelter Anne Frank's family from the Nazis for more than two years during World War II."

'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story' released on Netflix May 4.
'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story' released on Netflix May 4.

When does 'Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story' come to Netflix?

  • When: May 4.

  • Streaming service: Netflix.

  • Synopsis, from IMDb: "Betrothed against her will to King George, young Charlotte arrives in London on her wedding day and faces scrutiny from the monarch's cunning mother."

When does Pete Davidson's 'Bupkis' air on Peacock?

  • When: May 4 (all episodes).

  • Streaming service: Peacock.

  • Synopsis, from IMDb: "Follows Pete Davidson's life, combining grounded storytelling with some absurd elements from the worldview for which Davidson is well known."

When does 'The Great American Baking Show' come to The Roku Channel?

  • When: May 5.

  • Streaming service: The Roku Channel.

  • Synopsis, from IMDb: "It follows contestants vying to become the America's top baker." Featuring Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood from the "Great British Baking Show," and hosted by Ellie Kemper and Zach Cherry.

When does season 2 of 'Taste the Nation with Padma Lakshmi' come to Hulu?

  • When: May 5.

  • Streaming service: Hulu.

  • Synopsis, from IMDb: "Host Padma Lakshmi takes audiences on a journey across America, exploring the rich and diverse food culture of various immigrant groups, seeking out the people who have so heavily shaped what American food is today."

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'The Great' season 3 comes to Hulu May 12.
'The Great' season 3 comes to Hulu May 12.

When does 'The Great' season 3 come out?

  • When: May 12 (all episodes).

  • Streaming service: Hulu.

  • Synopsis, from IMDb: "A royal woman living in rural Russia during the 18th century is forced to choose between her own personal happiness and the future of Russia when she marries an Emperor."

When does 'Rainn Wilson and the Geography of Bliss' come to Peacock?

  • When: May 18.

  • Streaming service: Peacock.

  • Synopsis, from IMDb: "It centers on host and intrepid traveler Rainn Wilson as he traverses the world searching for the secrets to the happiest and least happiest places on earth."

"The Kardashians" season 3 comes to Hulu May 25.
"The Kardashians" season 3 comes to Hulu May 25.

When does 'The Kardashians' season 3 come out?

  • When: May 25.

  • Streaming service: Hulu.

  • Synopsis, from IMDb: "Follow the Kardashian family as they celebrate new ventures and navigate through their new normal: motherhood, relationships, and career goals."

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: From Kardashians to 'Bupkis,' the most notable shows streaming in May