11 Best New Netflix Shows To Watch This May 2026

If you’re a big crime and mystery fanatic, May would probably be the month where you’ll be glued to your screen – particularly on Netflix. While it’ll be hard to top the list of iconic shows released in March and April, May promises to turn up the heat with a slew of exciting new releases. From your usual romcom K-dramas to biographical sports documentaries and suspenseful thriller stories, scroll down for all the best Netflix shows releasing this May 2026. 

P.S.: In case you missed it, check out all the new must-watch Netflix shows that were released in April 

NEW NETFLIX SHOWS IN SINGAPORE, MAY 2026 EDITION

1. Worst Ex Ever: Season 2

Breakups are never easy, but some take it worse than others. From chilling betrayals to domestic violence and even murder plots, the second season of Worst Ex Ever introduces more real-life stories of what happens when romance turns into a nightmare. Through eyewitness testimonials, bodycam footage and reenactments, this series dissects harrowing tales of love gone wrong. 

Genre: True Crime
Category: Docuseries 
Release date: May 6, 2026 

2. USA 94: Brazil’s Return to Glory

With the 2026 FIFA season fast approaching, what better time to revisit the impact of Brazil’s 1994 World Cup team than now. In this new sports documentary, we get a glimpse into Brazil’s journey to the 1994 World Cup through interviews and never-seen-before footage from the players themselves as they reflect on their legacy left on the world of football. 

Genre: Sports History
Category: Documentary 
Release date: May 7, 2026 

3. My Royal Nemesis

Still craving more lighthearted romcoms after watching Boyfriend on Demand? Netflix has you covered with its monthly K-drama release – but instead of virtual boyfriends, this time it’s a chaebol heir. In this new Netflix series, a Joseon-era villain escapes death by being transported to modern-day Seoul. As she wakes up in the body of an actress, she must figure out a way to rewrite her fate – even if it means tolerating a ruthless tycoon. 

Genre: Romantic Comedy
Category: Series
Release date: May 8, 2026

4. Perfect Match: Season 4

Known for assembling the Avengers of reality dating TV, Perfect Match is back with its fourth season to continue doing exactly that. Tune in to see your fave Netflix reality show alumni from Love Is Blind, Love Island and more as they gather in the iconic tropical villa to compete in compatibility challenges and find their perfect match. 

Genre: Reality Dating
Category: Series
Release date: May 13, 2026

5. The WONDERfools

Starring Korean heartthrob Cha Eun-Woo, The Wonderfools is, well, about a group of goofy townies. It’s set in 1999 as doomsday approaches, and follows the seemingly ordinary group as they become unlikely heroes who have to fight rising evil after unexpectedly gaining superpowers. 

Genre: Action Comedy
Category: Series
Release date: May 15, 2026 

6. Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano

Get ready for some live action girl power as former UFC champion Ronda Rousey goes up against MMA pioneer Gina Caruno in a highly anticipated cage fight. Watch the fight between the legendary MMA trailblazers unfold as Ronda Rousey returns to action after almost a decade. 

Genre: Sports Entertainment
Category: Live Event
Release date: May 17, 2026 

7. The Boroughs

The Duffer Brothers are back with what they do best: Sci-Fi horror, but this time it’s slightly different. Produced by the duo behind Stranger Things, The Boroughs follows a crew of seniors from a New Mexico retirement community who uncover a supernatural threat trying to steal something they don’t have: time. 

Genre: Supernatural Sci-fi
Category: Series
Release date: May 21, 2026 

8. Ladies First

What happens when you wake up in a parallel universe where women rule the world? Ladies First details the experience of an arrogant ladies’ man who finds his life upended when he wakes up in a matriarchal society – and faced with the difficult situation of going head-to-head with a formidable female version of himself. It’s a humorous and satirical show that promises a feel-good watch – especially if you’re a woman. 

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Genre: Romantic Comedy
Category: Movie
Release date: May 22, 2026

9. A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder: Season 2

After a widely successful – and suspenseful – first season, the popular fictional crime series returns with its highly-anticipated sequel. While we saw Pippa Fitz-Amobi solve the five-year cold case of her schoolmate’s murder previously, the beloved teen detective is now pulled back into sleuthing duties after the disappearance of a key witness in an upcoming trial. 

Genre: Crime Mystery Thriller
Category: Series 
Release date: May 27, 2026

10. The Four Seasons: Season 2

Featuring a star-studded cast with the likes of Tina Fey, Colman Domingo, Marco Calvani, Will Forte and Kerri Kenney-Silver, season two of The Four Seasons reunites the long-term friends as they process the death of Nick, played by Steve Carell, in the season one finale. It follows the group on four new seasonal vacations as they embrace the regrets and reinventions of middle age. 

Genre: Comedy
Category: Series
Release date: May 28, 2026 

11. Rafa 

While April gave us a glimpse into the life of one of the soccer greats, May spotlights the career of one of tennis’ most legendary players – Rafael Nadal. The four-part docuseries follows the 22x Grand Slam champion as he reflects on his career, legacy and final season through exclusive footage and intimate interviews.

Genre: Biographical Documentary
Category: Docuseries
Release date: May 29, 2026