It's officially May. There have been some great series that came to Hulu in April. Shows like The Dropout and The Girl From Plainview wowed audiences with great acting and storytelling, contributing to Hulu's already amazing catalog of critically acclaimed and award-winning shows. May will be no different as we await the arrival of more news shows to capture the imagination.
This list is a compilation of the best series that will be debuting on the platform. Some are Hulu exclusives, while others are shared through hit cable programming. So, as the country gradually reopens from the COVID 19 pandemic, return to the streaming service that has lifted you up, broken your heart, and kept you entertained through over two years of fear and uncertainty. Pandemic or not, Hulu always has what you need. Here are the best TV series coming to Hulu in May 2022.
The Chase Season 3 — May 4
The hit American trivia battle returns next month as presented by ABC. The Chase is based on the UK game show of the same name and sees a team of three answering a series of questions for money in under a minute. Money earned from answering correctly goes into the team's bank that can be won by any of the contestants who make it to the end. Going against the three is a knowledgeable expert referred to as The Beast, whose role is to answer more questions than the team, thus preventing them from earning money. The final round is a showdown with The Beast for the entire pot, but winning won't be easy. It may seem like an unfair fight to pit three contestants against one person, but that individual holds degrees from three universities. If it's an unfair fight for anyone, it's the contestants.
Dragons: The Nine Realms Season 2 — May 5
To start off the month of May, we have the return of Dragons: The Nine Realms, the sequel series of the How To Train Your Dragon franchise. The first season saw the introduction of this new world and cast of characters after the flying creatures reemerge after over 1000 years. The plot of season two, as reported by Collider, will see the protection of the dragon secret become even harder as Project ICARIS journey's further into the fissure. At the same time, Jun, D'Angelo, and Alex begin to suspect that they are on separate objectives than Tom and Thunder as their solo missions become more frequent. In actuality, Tom is on a quest to learn about his connection to the dragons and his Viking heritage. Could the information he gains be paramount to protecting the dragons, or could it put their secret in danger?
Candy — May 9
Set in 1980s Texas, Jessica Biel stars as Candy Montgomery in a new limited series based on a true story. Candy had it all: a loving husband, two beautiful children, a wonderful job, and a nice suburban home. She went to church on Sundays and was the perfect neighbor. That was what the outside world saw. Under the surface, the pressure of conformity built within her. Somewhere along the lines, she found herself in an extramarital affair with the husband of a friend from church, and somewhere after, that friend was found dead. A Hulu original, Candy depicts the shocking crime that showed the world that anyone can snap. Sometimes, all it takes is pressure.
Breeders Season 3 — May 10
The hit FX series Breeders will pick up right where season 2 left off, so fans need not expect another time jump. Not much is known regarding where the series will go next, but one of the series' co-creators has confirmed that the season's start will resolve where the previous one left off. For those who don’t remember, season two made a surprising leap forward by a few years to show Paul (Martin Freeman) and Ally’s (Daisy Haggard) parenting struggles with their kids at an older and more difficult age. Paul found himself in a tense situation with his son Luke, forcing him to make a difficult decision to allow things to cool down. The dark comedy made its name by tackling the struggles of parenting and showing that it only gets harder. Fans won’t have to wait long now to see how things are resolved, but they still do so with bated breath.
Conversations With Friends — May 15
From the studio that made the great TV romance Normal People comes a steamy new series about love, marriage, and friendship. According to Elle, Conversations With Friends, based on Sally Rooney's book of the same name, follows best friends and former lovers Bobbi and Frances, whose bond is put to the test when they form a connection with an older married couple, Melissa and Nick. Unbeknownst to Melissa and Bobbi, Frances and Nick begin a secret romance in the wake of unexpected feelings. While blissful for a time, things soon get complicated between the four as conflict takes hold in Nick and Melissa's marriage. Before long, Frances and Bobbi find themselves taking sides, causing a rift that may not be mended so easily. Once again, Sally Rooney takes fans on a journey into the heart of modern love in a show that is likely to capture and break hearts just as Normal People did.
Queen Sugar Season 6 — May 16
Fans of the Oprah Winfrey Network drama Queen Sugar can watch the 6th season in its entirety when it drops on Hulu. Shot while in the grips of the COVID 19 pandemic, the creators of Queen Sugar were given the chance to shrink the siblings' story down to their core elements to better focus on the characters, making for something of a more personal season. For those who haven’t had the chance to watch during the initial broadcasting, expect to see Ralph and Darla preparing for the arrival of their new baby as Nova continues her work against political corruption. At the same time, Charley is faced with a tough choice that could either hurt or heal her family.
Don't Forget The Lyrics — May 24
The popular game show will be making its return next month on FOX and fans can see the premiere episode on Hulu. Niecy Nash will host an all-new version of the show that challenges musical memory, with contestants making their way to a grand prize of $1 million one song at a time. By the format of the game, they'll choose songs from different genres, decades, and artists to sing. The house band will start playing the songs for them as the lyrics show on a prompter, but suddenly the music will stop, and the words will vanish. It's then up to the contestant to keep singing the correct lyrics. If they can recite nine songs correctly, they'll be given a number 1 hit song with missing lyrics. If they get the words of the final song correct, they win the cash prize. They don't call it Don't Forget the Lyrics for nothing. No pressure, right?
MasterChef Season 12 — May 26
Be sure to tune in to your favorite streamer for the premiere of MasterChef season 12. Fan-favorite judge trio Gordon Ramsey, Aarón Sánchez, and Joe Bastianich return to put 20 competitors through another grueling tournament for the grand prize of $250,000, a state-of-the-art Viking kitchen, and of course, the title of “MasterChef.” There’s a special theme this time around, however. The contestants of this season are all-stars from seasons past, with two from MasterChef Junior returning for another chance at victory. If they think it’ll be like any other season, they are dead wrong, as Mashed.com reports this season to be the toughest yet, holding each of these veterans to the highest standards in the competition’s long history.
Shoresy — May 27
If you love Letterkenny, then get ready for a new spin-off series based on one of the hit show's most popular side characters. Shoresy will put Jared Keeso as the face of the faceless Shoresy, the foul-mouthed hockey-playing menace. After joining a AAA hockey team in Sadbury, Ontario, the titular character vows to 'never lose again.' Not an easy feat when his new team isn't the best. Not much else is known about the series except that Keeso will also serve as writer and executive producer. Jared Keeso also played Shoresy in Letterkenny, although his face was never seen on camera. Despite this, the character became immensely popular, thus inspiring the spin-off that will see Keeso pulling double duty.
Pistol — May 31
Based on the best-selling memoir Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol by Steve Jones, Pistol is the six-episode origin story of the Sex Pistols as seen through the lens of the band's lead guitarist. The dirty, noisy delinquents without futures found themselves at the heart of a rock and roll revolution when they came together to form one of the most prolific musical groups of modern music. At the center of this story, we follow founding member Steve Jones along the band's first chaotic and gritty three years in a tale that is as hilarious as it is heart-breaking. This summer, witness the rise of the movement that challenged status quos the government when this series drops in its entirety on Hulu.