Every month, kawarthaNOW is the only local media source to bring you a list of what’s coming to Netflix Canada. Here are a few highlights of what’s coming to Netflix in May.
The 75-year-old actor and former politician Arnold Schwarzenegger appears in his first-ever small-screen series in the new Netflix action comedy FUBAR, loosely inspired by Schwarzenegger 1994 hit film True Lies with Jamie Lee Curtis.
Luke (Schwarzenegger) and his daughter Emma (Monica Barbaro) have lied to each other for years, both of them not knowing the other is a CIA operative. Once they both learn the truth, they realize they don’t actually know one another at all. Forced to team up as partners, Luke and Emma face challenging family dynamics against a global backdrop of spies, action, and humour. The eight-episode series premieres on Netflix on Thursday, May 25th.
VIDEO: “FUBAR” trailer
Jennifer Lopez returns to her action roots in the gritty Netflix film The Mother, which was filmed in Vancouver and northern British Columbia. After years of hiding out in the Alaskan wilderness, a deadly military-trained assassin returns to rescue the daughter she’s never met (Lucy Paez) from ruthless criminals gunning for revenge. Also starring Joseph Fiennes, Omari Hardwick, Paul Raci, and Gael Garcia Bernal, the film debuts on Netflix on Friday, May 12th.
VIDEO: “The Mother” trailer
Netflix recently announced it’s investing $2.5 billion in South Korean content over the next four years, buoyed by the success of 2021’s Squid Game, Netflix’s most-popular series of all time, as well as this year’s Physical 100, which was Netflix’s most-watched non-English language show worldwide. On Friday, May 12th, Netflix will release the South Korean sci-fi action series Black Knights, which depicts a dystopian future in 2071 devastated by air pollution where the survival of humanity depends on delivery drivers known as Black Knights. The six-episode series is based based on Lee Yoon-gyun’s webtoon Delivery Knight.
VIDEO: “Black Knights” trailer
If historical romance is more your thing, you’ll want to check out Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story. A prequel spin-off of the hit Netflix series Bridgerton, the series will focus on the rise of young Queen Charlotte (India Amarteifio and Golda Rosheuvel) to prominence and power, including her marriage to King George of England. The six-episode series premieres on Netflix on Thursday, May 4th.
VIDEO: “Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story” trailer
For lovers of young adult romance, there’s the new Netflix romantic dramedy series XO, Kitty, a spin-off of Netflix’s To All the Boys film series, adapted from American author Jenny Han’s book trilogy To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (Han is serving as writer, executive producer, and a showrunner). A new love story unfolds when teen matchmaker Kitty Covey (Anna Cathcart) reunites with her long-distance boyfriend at the same Seoul high school attended by her late mother. The 10-episode series debuts on Netflix on Thursday, May 18th.
VIDEO: “XO, Kitty” trailer
Other new Netflix series include Siren: Survive the Island (no release date specified), Love Village and The Tailor (both on May 2), Jewish Matchmaking (May 3), Sanctuary (May 4), Dance Brother (May 10), Mulligan (May 12), Muted (May 19), The Ultimatum: Queer Love (May 24), and Turn of the Tide (May 26). Returning Netflix series include season seven of Queer Eye (May 12) and season six of Selling Sunset (May 19). Netflix documentaries include Missing: Dead or Alive? and Queen Cleopatra (both on May 10), Anna Nicole Smith: You Don’t Know Me (May 16), McGregor Forever and Working: What We Do All Day (both on May 17), and MerPeople and Victim/Suspect (both on May 22).
Other new Netflix films include Royalteen: Princess Margrethe (May 11), Faithfully Yours and Fanfic (both on May 17), Kathal – A Jackfruit Mystery (May 19), Hard Feelings (May 24), Blood & Gold and Tin & Tina (both on May 26), and Mixed by Erry (May 31). Theatrically released films include American Gangster, Fifty Shades of Grey, Meet the Fockers, Pacific Rim, and Stuart Little (all on May 1), Mamma Mia! (May 7), The 40-Year-Old Virgin (May 14), Book Club and Wind River (both on May 15), Ted and Ted 2 (both on May 16), Jack Reacher, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, and You’ve Got Mail (all on May 21), The Boss Baby (May 22), Masterminds (May 28), and Hitch (May 31).
VIDEO: New to Netflix Canada in May 2023
Here’s the complete list of everything coming to Netflix Canada in May, along with what’s leaving.
Coming in May (no release date specified)
- Siren: Survive the Island (Netflix series) – 24 female police officers, firefighters, bodyguards, soldiers, athletes and stuntwomen team up by profession to compete for survival on a remote island.
Monday, May 1
- 3 Ninjas: Kick Back
- American Gangster
- Blood Quantum
- The Butterfly Effect
- Fifty Shades of Grey
- Flight
- Hell or High Water
- Hop
- How to Be Single
- Little Fockers
- Meet the Fockers
- Meet the Parents
- Pacific Rim
- Rainbow High: Season 3
- Simply Irresistible
- Snowtime!
- Spotlight
- Stuart Little
Tuesday, May 2
- Love Village (Netflix series) – Singles 35 and over of various backgrounds relocate to a house in the countryside for another chance at love. Will they find “the one” &mash; or leave alone?
- The Tailor (Netflix series) – A famous tailor begins to sew a wedding dress for his best friend’s fiancé — but all three have dark secrets that will soon upend their lives.
Wednesday, May 3
- Jewish Matchmaking (Netflix series) – A new series from the producers of Indian Matchmaking, Jewish Matchmaking features singles in the US and Israel as they turn their dating life over to top Jewish matchmaker, Aleeza Ben Shalom. Will using the traditional practice of shidduch dating help them find their soulmate in today’s world?
Thursday, May 4
- The Flash: Season 9
- Larva Family (Netflix family) – The Larva family is growing! When Red and Yellow welcome a baby caterpillar into their lives, they get a crash course in parenting and all things putrid.
- Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (Netflix series) – Young Queen Charlotte’s marriage to King George of England sparks an epic love story and transforms high society in this “Bridgerton” universe prequel.
- Sanctuary (Netflix series) – A tough, desperate kid becomes a sumo wrestler, captivating fans with his cocky attitude &mash; and upsetting an industry steeped in tradition.
Sunday, May 7
- Mamma Mia!
Monday, May 8
- Spirit Rangers: Season 2 (Netflix family) – Eddy, Summer and Kodi are back in action at Xus National Park, learning about nature on exciting adventures with new visitors &mash; and old friends, too!
Tuesday, May 9
- Hannah Gadsby: Something Special (Netflix comedy) – Emmy and Peabody Award winning comedian Hannah Gadsby is back for their third Netflix comedy special and it’s a feel-good show. The comedian talks about a wedding (theirs!), more than one traumatic encounter with a bunny, and much more. Filmed at the Sydney Opera House.
Wednesday, May 10
- Dance Brothers (Netflix series) – Two brothers trying to make it as dancers open their own club, but their artistic drive soon clashes with the business, threatening their relationship.
- Missing: Dead or Alive? (Netflix documentary) – Follow officers from a South Carolina sheriff’s department as they urgently search for individuals who’ve disappeared under troubling circumstances.
- Queen Cleopatra (Netflix documentary) – From executive producer Jada Pinkett Smith comes a documentary series exploring the lives of prominent and iconic African aueens. This season will feature Queen Cleopatra, the world’s most famous, powerful, and misunderstood woman — a daring queen whose beauty and romances came to overshadow her real asset: her intellect. Cleopatra’s heritage has been the subject of much academic debate, which has often been ignored by Hollywood. Now our series re-assesses this fascinating part of her story.
Thursday, May 11
- Royalteen: Princess Margrethe (Netflix film) – In the wake of her prom scandal, Princess Margrethe longs for normalcy as she struggles to maintain her perfect facade while dealing with family drama.
- Ultraman: Season 3 (Netflix anime) – As public sentiment turns against Ultraman, Shinjiro learns that his inherited powers may come with a heavy price, in this exciting series conclusion.
Friday, May 12
- Black Knight (Netflix series) – In a dystopian 2071 devastated by air pollution, the survival of humanity depends on the Black Knights &mash; and they’re far from your average deliverymen.
- Call Me Kate
- The Mother (Netflix film) – A deadly female assassin comes out of hiding to protect the daughter that she gave up years before, while on the run from dangerous men.
- Mulligan (Netflix series) – In this satirical comedy, when most of Earth is destroyed by aliens, can a few survivors rebuild what’s left of America and form a more perfect union?
- Queer Eye: Season 7 (Netflix series) – Join the party with the Fab Five in the city of New Orleans for a new season of inspirational heroes &mash; and beautiful before-and-afters.
Sunday, May 14
- The 40-Year-Old Virgin
Monday, May 15
- Book Club
- The Boss Baby: Family Business
- Nitro Rush
- Side Effects
- Starbuck
- Wind River
Tuesday, May 16
- Anna Nicole Smith: You Don’t Know Me (Netflix documentary) – From the heights of her modelling fame to her tragic death, this documentary reveals Anna Nicole Smith through the eyes of the people closest to her.
- Instant Family
- Ted
- Ted 2
Wednesday, May 17
- Faithfully Yours (Netflix film) – Using each other as alibis, two friends sneak off to indulge in secret affairs &mash; but their elaborate web of lies unravels when one of them goes missing.
- Fanfic (Netflix film) – Two high school students form an intense connection as they navigate the challenges of discovering and expressing their truest selves.
- McGREGOR FOREVER (Netflix documentary) – Conor McGregor embarks on the most important year of his career, fighting three times and trying to climb back to the top of the UFC ladder. This series will be an all-access look at this polarizing superstar, along with the deeper history of what brought him to this point.
- Rhythm + Flow France: Season 2 (Netflix series) – A fresh batch of aspiring artists competes for a 100,000 euro prize and the claim to French rap fame in this competition judged by Niska, Shay and SCH.
- Working: What We Do All Day (Netflix documentary) – What brings you joy in work? What gives you purpose? What makes a good job good? These are the questions at the centre of this compelling documentary series that explores the ways in which we find meaning in our work and how our experiences and struggles connect us on a human level. Narrated by President Barack Obama, who makes appearances alongside everyday people in their homes and places of work, the series follows individuals at all levels of the workforce across the industries of home care, tech, and hospitality.
Thursday, May 18
- Kitti Katz (Netflix family) – Three teenage girls transform into fierce feline superheroes to save the world from an evil Egyptian goddess &mash; and still have time for soccer practice.
- XO, Kitty (Netflix series) – A new love story unfolds when teen matchmaker Kitty reunites with her long-distance boyfriend at the same Seoul high school attended by her late mother.
- Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune (Netflix series) – With Earth colonized by a superior alien civilization, Akira’s only chance at a better future is to enlist as an expendable Yakitori foot soldier.
Friday, May 19
- Kathal – A Jackfruit Mystery (Netflix film) – When two prized jackfruits disappear from a politician’s garden, a spirited cop’s investigation takes an unexpected turn as she digs for the truth.
- Muted (Netflix series) – Sergio hasn’t spoken since he murdered his parents six years ago. Now, a psychiatrist aims to uncover what happened through a twisted investigation.
- Selling Sunset: Season 6 (Netflix series) – The stakes and stilettos are as high as they’ve ever been at the brokerage, as longtime agents make big changes and two new team members bring the heat.
- Young, Famous & African: Season 2 (Netflix series) – The celebrity crew is back &mash; and their claws are out. Join the stars as they return to Johannesburg for another season of fun, fights and drama.
Sunday, May 21
- A Dark Truth
- Jack Reacher
- Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
- Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
- You’ve Got Mail
Monday, May 22
- The Boss Baby
- The Creature Cases: Chapter 3 (Netflix family) – Sam and Kit are back to collect the clues and solve more animal mysteries from around the world with new cases, new rides and new creature pals!
Tuesday, May 23
- MerPeople (Netflix documentary) – MerPeople dives into the fascinating world of underwater performers who have turned their love for the mystical sea creatures into real-world careers. From putting on dazzling small-town shows in Florida to the crowning of the King and Queen of the Seas in the Bahamas, this series will take you on a journey of passion and perseverance. Get ready to set sail on an unforgettable voyage and immerse yourself in a world where fantasy becomes reality.
- Victim/Suspect (Netflix documentary) – When a journalist digs into a case of a woman charged with falsely reporting a rape, a pattern emerges: authorities turning the tables on victims.
- Wanda Sykes: I’m An Entertainer (Netflix comedy) – Legendary comedian, actress and producer Wanda Sykes returns for her second hour-long Netflix comedy special. From the challenges of raising Gen Z teens to the dilemmas of being a liberal in a hyper charged political climate, Sykes, renowned for her social commentary, delivers her insightful and ferocious wit and candor audiences have come to know and love.
Wednesday, May 24
- Hard Feelings (Netflix film) – Two best friends try to make it through high school while dealing with embarrassing new urges &mash; and their very inconvenient feelings for each other.
- Mother’s Day (Netflix film) – When the son she’s never known gets kidnapped, former special agent Nina dusts off her deadly skills to bring him home &mash; no matter who gets in her way.
- Rhythm + Flow France: Season 2 (Netflix series, new episodes) – A fresh batch of aspiring artists competes for a 100,000 euro prize and the claim to French rap fame in this competition judged by Niska, Shay and SCH.
- The Ultimatum: Queer Love (Netflix series) – Tie the knot or call it quits? Five long-term couples are put under pressure to get married or move on in this queer-centric spin-off of “The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On.”
Thursday, May 25
- FUBAR (Netflix series) – When a father and daughter learn that they’ve each secretly been working as CIA Operatives for years, they realize their entire relationship has been a lie and they truly don’t know one another at all. Forced to team up as partners, the series tackles universal family dynamics set against a global backdrop of spies, action, and humour.
Friday, May 26
- Barbecue Showdown: Season 2 (Netflix series) – New host Michelle Buteau (“The Circle”) joins the judges for a fresh round of heated competition between eight of the best barbecuers in the country.
- Blood & Gold (Netflix film) – At the bitter end of WWII, a German deserter and a young woman are drawn into bloody battle with a group of Nazis hunting for hidden gold.
- Tin & Tina (Netflix film) – After a traumatic miscarriage, a young couple adopts two peculiar twins from a convent whose obsession with religion soon disturbs the family.
- Turn of the Tide (Netflix series) – When a boat loaded with cocaine sinks off the Azores, Eduardo sees a risky but exciting opportunity to make money and fulfill impossible dreams.
Sunday, May 28
- Masterminds
Tuesday, May 30
- I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson: Season 3 (Netflix comedy) – The critically acclaimed and hilariously absurdist comedy series, I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson returns for a third season. Creators and writers Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin bring their distinct comedy style and observational humour to the forefront, continuing to poke fun at life’s most bizarre and mundane situations.
Wednesday, May 31
- Hitch
- Mixed by Erry (Netflix film) – Smuggling self-made mixtapes in 1980s Naples, an aspiring DJ and his two brothers become surprisingly powerful record producers wanted by the law.
- Rhythm + Flow France: Season 2 (Netflix series, new episodes) – A fresh batch of aspiring artists competes for a 100,000 euro prize and the claim to French rap fame in this competition judged by Niska, Shay and SCH.
- The Ultimatum: Queer Love (Netflix series, new episodes) – Tie the knot or call it quits? Five long-term couples are put under pressure to get married or move on in this queer-centric spin-off of “The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On.”
Leaving Netflix Canada in May
Sunday, May 7
- Star: Seasons 1-3
Wednesday, May 10
- Bordertown: Seasons 1-3
Saturday, May 20
- The 100: Seasons 1-7
Wednesday, May 31
- Billy Madison
- Full House: Seasons 1-8
- Midnight Diner: Seasons 1-3
All titles and dates are subject to change.
