The best things to watch on Netflix in May

We're still on lockdown, so there's plenty of time

Netflix May 2020

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May is not offering its usual relief. The sun is out, yes. Spring is indeed, well, springing. But it feels different when we're watching it do so from our window. With coronavirus maintaining its grip on the UK and, indeed, the world we're doing out bit by keeping inside. If you're seeking for distraction, Netflix has you covered.

There are some bonafide classics, like Sex Education, The Good Place, Elite, Gilmore Girls and, of course, Friends that will keep you going throughout the month. But there are also some new additions, including adorable new Netflix original films that the streaming giant is gaining a reputation for and American Horror Story director Ryan Murphy's newest endeavour.

Here's what's on Netflix this May:

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Keeping Up With The Kardashians

One word: iconic. Follow Hollywood's First Family in their first two seasons as we go all the way back to 2007 when Kylie was 10 and Kendall was 12. 1 June

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The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

The first two seasons of the iconic Real Housewives of Beverley Hills (and the first two seasons of the Real Housewives of Atlanta) are coming to Netflix this June. Keep your eyes peeled for appearances by Gigi and Bella Hadid before they were household names. 1 June

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Queer Eye, series 5

The Fab Five are back! The fifth series sees the boys travel to Philadelphia to help transform the lives of 10 (yes, 10!) different people, who they call 'heroes.' This is just what we need to get through the rest of lockdown. 5 June

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Lenox Hill

Fans of One Born Every Minute and 24 Hours in A&E will love this docu-series following four doctors (two brain surgeons, an emergency room physician and a Chief Resident OBGYN ) at New York's Lenox Hill Hospital as they balance their personal lives and their dedication to their patients. 10 June

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The Order

After watching Harlen Coben's The Stranger and Safe, now try his latest series, The Woods. Set in two different time spans, 1994 and 2019, this drama tells the story of a Warsaw prosecutor who is still grieving the loss of his sister who went missing at summer camp 25 years ago. Now, as new evidence is brought to life, there is hope that his sister could still be alive. 12 June

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Hereditary

Starring Grazia-favourite Toni Collette, this horror film sees the Graham family haunted (literally) by their ancestry following the death of their matriarch. 15 June

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The Politician, series 2

In the second series of Ryan Murphy's political drama, Payton (Ben Platt) fights to unseat Dede Standish (Judith Light) in the New York State Senate race, but actions by his mother Georgina (Gwyneth Paltrow) threaten to upstage him. 19 June

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Father Soldier Son

Following the family of Sgt. First Class Brian Eisch, who was injured while serving in Afghanistan, this documentary shows the effect military life can have on a family over a 10 year period. 17 July.

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The Sinner, series 3

Fans of the mysterious drama The Sinner will be pleased to see that Detective Harry Ambrose returns to trying to figure out why normal people commit heinous crimes. This series begins with a car crash that leaves only one survivor, but was it really an accident? 19 June

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Athlete A

Follow the reporters from The Indianapolis Star, who exposed Dr. Larry Nassar's history of sexual abuse in the US, in this documentary about the abuse of young women on the USA Gymnastic's team. June 24

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Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again

See Cher, Meryl Streep and Lily James starin this sequel to everyone's favourite ABBA sing-a-long. 26 June

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Dolly Parton: Here I Am

Learn everything you ever wanted to know about superstar Dolly Parton in this documentary celebrating her extraordinary life, career and music. TBD

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Dream Girls

Beyoncé and Jennifer Hudson sing their way to the top in this incredible film with an even more incredible wardrobe. TBD

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Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown

Travel across the globe with chef Anthony Bourdain as he uncovers little-known areas of the world and celebrates diverse cultures by exploring food and dining rituals. TBD

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In further telly-related news, Friends bosses have revealed the fate of the long-awaited reunion episode after filming was postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Speaking to Variety, WarnerMedia Entertainment and Direct-to-Consumer chairman Bob Greenblatt explained: "At first we thought, shows will be delayed for a month or two at the most, and now it seems like it’s going to be far longer than that," he admitted to the publication.

"We’re holding out for being able to get this special done hopefully by the end of the summer, if the stars align and hopefully we can get back into production."

We have EVERYTHING crossed.

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