Top Streaming Picks for May 2026: Must-Watch Thrillers and Comedies
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This week's binge guide is led by a 6-part crime thriller series with a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score that is officially a must-watch right now. Surging to #6 worldwide on Netflix's viewership chart following its release on Thursday, May 7, this gripping psychological thriller has maintained its strong viewership throughout the weekend, competing with other viral Netflix thrillers such as Man on Fire and for global streaming dominance.
In addition to this perfectly-rated and trending new crime thriller, the this week include a widely popular comedy special that has become an overnight streaming sensation, the return of one of Netflix's most-watched reality dating series, a hilarious Hulu comedy series that Netflix saved from cancellation, and a highly anticipated animated series making its season 2 premiere. For the very best weekly streaming recommendations, ScreenRant has you covered.
The Roast Of Kevin Hart
The Roast of Kevin Hart premiered on Sunday, May 10, and instantly became the #1 most-watched Netflix show in the United States overnight. Featuring a wide range of celebrity guests, including Shane Gillis, Tom Brady, Pete Davidson, and more, The Roast of Kevin Hart is Netflix's latest "comedy roast" special following the enormous success of The Roast of Tom Brady in 2026. If you're looking for guaranteed laughs and shocking moments that have taken the internet by storm this week, The Roast of Kevin Hart is perfect for you.
Perfect Match
One of Netflix's most popular reality dating series, Perfect Match, returns this week on Wednesday, May 13, for its season 4 premiere. Hosted by Nick Lachey, Perfect Match follows single contestants looking for love who play matchmaker for other potential couples, with the ultimate aim of helping everyone find their most compatible companion. Perfect Match already consists of three seasons and 30 episodes, making now the perfect time to binge-watch the series ahead of the new season premiere. The first five episodes will drop this week, followed by a 2-episode drop next Wednesday.
Everyone Is Doing Great
Everyone Is Doing Great has one of the highest audience scores out of any modern comedy series, with a 97% rating, but that didn't stop Hulu from canceling it after just one season. Fortunately, Netflix obtained the rights to the first season and produced the second season of the fan-approved comedy series, which just arrived on Monday, May 11. Everyone Is Doing Great originally aired in 2026 and follows a trio of TV writers who cope with life after the success of their popular vampire series comes to an end. If you like showbiz comedies like Hacks, Everyone Is Doing Great is worth watching this week.
Devil May Cry
Devil May Cry season 2 lands on Netflix this week on Tuesday, May 12. Based on a popular video game franchise, Devil May Cry is an adult animated series that follows Dante, a half-demon killer for hire who hunts demons to protect humanity. The Netflix series premiered in 2026 and earned a near-perfect score of 96%, although its audience score of 66% suggests it was less favorable among at-home viewers, particularly fans of the video games. Even if you haven't played the games, Devil May Cry season 2 is worth a watch and should be one of the most-watched new shows this week.
The Chestnut Man
Netflix's 6-part crime thriller series The Chestnut Man is ScreenRant's top choice for new shows to binge on Netflix this week, dropping six new episodes after its perfectly-rated first season was released in 2026. This dark psychological thriller is perfect for fans of murder mysteries and crime thrillers, involving a detailed and sophisticated plot that will keep viewers guessing from start to finish. Two detectives discover a figure made of chestnuts at the scene of a murder, providing the first clue as they hunt for the missing child of a prominent politician. If you can't get enough of dark crime thrillers on Netflix, consider The Chestnut Man a must-watch this week.
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