Every TV Show, Movie, and Original Coming to Netflix This Week (May 22)
'The Creature Cases: Chapter 3'
Premiere Date: Monday, May 22
Type: Netflix Family
Synopsis: "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!"
'MerPeople'
Premiere Date: Tuesday, May 23
Type: Netflix Documentary
Synopsis: "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."
'Wanda Sykes: I'm An Entertainer'
Premiere Date: Tuesday, May 22
Type: Netflix Comedy
Synopsis: "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."
'The Ultimatum: Queer Love'
Premiere Date: Wednesday, May 24
Type: Netflix Series
Synopsis: "The Ultimatum universe is expanding to showcase more stories of love, relationships, and the ups and the downs of commitment. In The Ultimatum: Queer Love, five new couples, made up of women and non-binary people, are at a crossroads in their relationship. One partner is ready for marriage, the other may have doubts. An ultimatum is issued. And in just over eight weeks, each couple will either get married, or get out, after they each choose new potential partners in a life-changing opportunity to get a glimpse of two different futures.
Starting May 24th, new episodes of The Ultimatum: Queer Love will roll out each Wednesday across ten episodes:
Week 1(Wednesday, May 24th): Episodes 1-4
Week 2 (Wednesday, May 31st): Episodes 5-8
Week 3 (Wednesday, June 7th): Episodes 9-10"
'Barbecue Showdown' Season 2
Premiere Date: Friday, May 26
Type: Netflix Series
Synopsis: "American Barbecue Showdown is an eight episode food competition series that follows the country's best backyard smokers and competitive barbecuers as they compete for the title of American Barbecue Champion. The series is hosted by Rutledge Wood and Lyric Lewis, with judging duties falling on barbecue legends Kevin Bludso and Melissa Cookston. Each episode, Kevin and Melissa will task the cookers with a challenge that will test their barbecue skills in ways they couldn't possibly imagine. From unique meats to old school techniques, they will have to prove they have the skills to smoke another day."
What else is being added this week?
Avail. 5/22/23
The Batman: Seasons 1-5
The Boss Baby
Avail. 5/23/23
All American: Season 5
Avail. 5/24/23
Hard Feelings – NETFLIX FILM
Mother's Day – NETFLIX FILM
Rhythm + Flow France: Season 2 – NETFLIX SERIES (new episodes)
Avail. 5/25/23
FUBAR – NETFLIX SERIES
Avail. 5/26/23
Blood & Gold – NETFLIX FILM
Dirty Grandpa
Tin & Tina – NETFLIX FILM
Turn of the Tide – NETFLIX SERIES
Victim/Suspect – NETFLIX DOCUMENTARY
What's leaving this week?
Netflix subscribers can get excited about this week's new additions without having to worry about any staples currently in the streaming library. This week, no titles are scheduled to exit, but Netflix does have a few more departures slated for the remainder of the month.
Leaving 5/27/23
Collateral Beauty
Leaving 5/29/23
The 2nd
Leaving 5/31/23
Barbershop 2: Back in Business
The Boy
Edge of Seventeen
Galaxy Quest
Hachi: A Dog's Tale
Little Boxes
Midnight Diner: Seasons 1-3
My Girl
Rango
The Space Between Us
The Stolen
We Die Young