The 10 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month (May 2026)

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Coverage diverges in terms of platform focus and content selection. Tom's Guide and WIRED both provide lists for their respective streaming services, but the New York Times specifically targets Netflix, which may appeal to a different…

Jennifer M. Wood· May 20, 2026 · 8:02 PM UTC ·7 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 43 views

The 10 Best TV Shows to Stream This Month (May 2026)

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May 2026 features a selection of notable TV shows to stream, including both new series and classic revivals. Highlights include the return of Battlestar Galactica on Paramount+ and the true crime docuseries Worst Ex Ever on Netflix. The month also sees the debut of the second season of the British dramedy Rivals on Hulu.

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▪Battlestar Galactica is now available for streaming on Paramount+, including all four seasons and related films.
▪Worst Ex Ever explores toxic relationships and the impact of technology on romantic partnerships, with its second season released on May 6.
▪Rivals, a British dramedy set in the 1980s, returned for its second season on May 15, showcasing the clash between a politician and a television executive.

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7 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 days. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 3 centre, 1 right.

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▪ The 8 Best New Movies and Shows to Stream This Weekend on Netflix, Prime Video and More — TheWrap
▪ 5 best new movies to watch this weekend on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, and more (May 23-24) — Tom's Guide
▪ Stream These 9 Movies and Shows Before They Leave Netflix in June — NYT — Arts
▪ The 7 best new movies and TV shows streaming this weekend — Business Insider
▪ 7 new movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and more this weekend (May 22) — TechRadar
▪ New Shows & Movies To Watch This Weekend: Netflix’s ‘The Boroughs,’ ‘The Chi’ on Paramount+ and More — Decider

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Jennifer M. WoodCultureMay 20, 2026 4:02 PMThe 10 Best TV Shows to Stream This MonthRick and Morty, The Boroughs, and Battlestar Galactica are just a few of the TV shows you should be watching right now.Still from Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, from Apple TV.Courtesy of Zach Dilgard/Apple TVCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyWhile streaming may be the future of television, the medium itself—much like its big-screen counterpart—often leans on familiar properties, prequels, and reboots to keep things moving along.

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