New on Netflix This May 2021: Alternate Between Thrillers and Heartwarmers
May 1, 2021 • Meryl Medel
Running out of things to watch? Well, we’ve got a lot more coming your way because Netflix is churning out more shows and films faster than you can finish them. Probably. But when you can catch a break and sit down for a couple of hours, check out these new releases on Netflix this May 2021.
Army of the Dead
A much-anticipated film from director Zack Snyder, Army of the Dead follows the people who have been left in the aftermath of a zombie outbreak that turned Las Vegas into ruins and walled off from the rest of the world. Former zombie war hero Scott Ward (Dave Bautista) is living peacefully in a small town, but he’s drawn back into the chaos when casino boss Bly Tanaka (Hiroyuki Sanada) invites him to break into the zombie-infested quarantine zone to retrieve $200 million sitting in a vault beneath the strip before the city is nuked. With a team of experts, Ward takes on the challenge and enters the zombie-infested city.
Available on May 21.
Girl From Nowhere Season 2
Creepy yet captivating Nanno returns to wreak havoc upon 8 different schools in Thailand. She’s ready to exact karmic retribution to students and faculty alike, and she’s not alone this time. She’s got a new boyfriend, new friends, and a lot of new lessons to share with the class.
Available on May 7.
The Women in the Window
Psychologist Anna Fox (Amy Adams) feels safest when she’s watching the world from behind her window. The seemingly picture-perfect Russell family moves in across the street, and she obsessively keeps tabs on her new neighbors. Until she witnesses a brutal crime from her window.
Available on May 14.
Lucifer Season 5 Part 2
We know that more episodes are what you truly desire. Season 5B arrives on Netflix May 28th. pic.twitter.com/TXP2WFZwNh
— Lucifer (@LuciferNetflix) March 29, 2021
Our favorite devil is back for one last time. This final season would be picking up right where the previous half of the season left off: the epic battle between Lucifer and Maze on one side and Amenadiel and Michael on the other before being stopped by God. After the darkness of the previous season, this one would be “both brighter and even darker still” and “the most emotional season” so far, according to co-showrunner Joe Henderson.
Available on May 28.
Move to Heaven
Two trauma cleaners — one a young man with Asperger syndrome (Tang Joon Sang), the other an ex-con martial artist (Lee Je Hoon) — work hard to deliver the untold stories of the departed to their loved ones. The series is inspired by a nonfiction essay entitled “The Things We Leave Behind” by Kim Shae Byeol, the first-ever Korean who made a career out of cleaning the deceased’s belongings.
Available on May 14.
Mine
Two women have married into a chaebol family. Confident and lovely Seo Hee Soo (Lee Bo Young) gave up her career as a star actress when she married the second son. Elegant, intelligent, and rational Jung Seo Hyun (Kim Seo Hyung), the daughter of another chaebol family, is married to the first son. They seem to have it all, but they’re struggling to stay true to themselves in their high society world full of prejudices.
Available on May 8.
Jupiter’s Legacy
For the longest time, the first generation of superheroes has watched over the world. Now they’re passing on the responsibility of keeping the world safe to their children. But tensions are rising, and now, the old rules no longer apply.
Available on May 7.
No Boyfriend Since Birth
Wedding planner Karina Miranda (Carla Abellana) has loved making love bloom and couples happy with her events, even if she has never been in a relationship. But a chance for romance comes by when she bumps into her high school crush Carlo Mercado (Tom Rodriguez). Will sparks fly?
Available on May 13.
What else are you watching this May 2021? Share them with us!
