Streaming goodness ahead!
Here’s the complete release schedule of what’s hitting NETFLIX Australia throughout the month of MAY 2023! We’ve also included MANY of the trailers that have been made available.
After more Australian streaming release schedules? Also check out the MAY line-ups for DISNEY+, STAN, AMAZON PRIME VIDEO, BINGE, SHUDDER, FOXTEL, and BRITBOX …
Netflix note: All titles and dates are subject to change.
NETFLIX ORIGINAL SERIES
- Love Village (02/05/2023)
Singles 35 and over of various backgrounds relocate to a house in the countryside for another chance at love. Will they find “the one” — or leave alone?
- The Tailor (02/05/2023)
A famous tailor begins to sew a wedding dress for his best friend’s fiancée – but all three have dark secrets that will soon upend their lives.
- Jewish Matchmaking (03/05/2023)
When Jewish singles are ready to get serious, they call on Aleeza Ben Shalom to find their perfect romantic match from across the US and Israel.
- Sanctuary (04/05/2023)
A tough, desperate kid becomes a sumo wrestler, captivating fans with his cocky attitude — and upsetting an industry steeped in tradition.
- Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story (04/05/2023)
Young Queen Charlotte’s marriage to King George of England sparks an epic love story and transforms high society in this “Bridgerton” universe prequel.
- Dance Brothers (10/05/2023)
Two brothers trying to make it as dancers open their own club, but their artistic drive soon clashes with the business, threatening their relationship.
- Black Knight (12/05/2023)
In a dystopian 2071 devastated by air pollution, the survival of humanity depends on the Black Knights — and they’re far from your average deliverymen.
- Mulligan (12/05/2023)
In this satirical comedy, when most of Earth is destroyed by aliens, can a few survivors rebuild what’s left of America and form a more perfect union?Â
- Queer Eye: Season 7 (12/05/2023)
Join the party with the Fab Five in the city of New Orleans for a new season of inspirational heroes — and beautiful before-and-afters.
- Rhythm + Flow France: Season 2 (Rolling Episodes)
– Episodes 1-4 (17/05/2023)
– Episodes 5-7 (24/05/2023)
– Episode 8 (31/05/2023)
A fresh batch of aspiring artists competes for a 100,000 euro prize and the claim to French rap fame in this competition judged by Niska, Shay and SCH.
- XO, Kitty (18/05/2023)
A new love story unfolds when teen matchmaker Kitty reunites with her long-distance boyfriend at the same Seoul high school attended by her late mother.
- Muted (19/05/2023)
Sergio hasn’t spoken since he murdered his parents six years ago. Now, a psychiatrist aims to uncover what happened through a twisted investigation.
- Selling Sunset: Season 6 (19/05/2023)
The stakes and stilettos are as high as they’ve ever been at the brokerage, as longtime agents make big changes and two new team members bring the heat.
- Young, Famous & African: Season 2 (19/05/2023)
The celebrity crew is back — and their claws are out. Join the stars as they return to Johannesburg for another season of fun, fights and drama.
- The Ultimatum: Queer Love (Rolling Episodes):
Episodes 1-4 (24/05/2023)
Episodes 5-8 (31/05/2023)
Episodes 9-10 (07/06/2023)
Tie the knot or call it quits? Five long-term couples are put under pressure to get married or move on in this queer-centric spin-off of “The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On”.
- FUBAR (25/05/2023)
When a father and daughter learn that they’ve each secretly been working as CIA Operatives for years, they realize their entire relationship has been a lie and they truly don’t know one another at all. Forced to team up as partners, the series tackles universal family dynamics set against a global backdrop of spies, action and humour.
- Turn of the Tide (26/05/2023)
When a boat loaded with cocaine sinks off the Azores, Eduardo sees a risky but exciting opportunity to make money and fulfill impossible dreams.
- Barbecue Showdown: Season 2 (26/05/2023)
New host Michelle Buteau (“The Circle”) joins the judges for a fresh round of heated competition between eight of the best barbecuers in the country.
- Siren: Survive the Island (Coming Soon)
24 female police officers, firefighters, bodyguards, soldiers, athletes and stuntwomen team up by profession to compete for survival on a remote island.
OTHER SERIES
- Aftertaste: Season 1 (16/05/2023)
After finishing off his career overseas with an explosive serving of rage in Shanghai, celebrity chef Easton West retreats to his Australian hometown.
- Heartland: Season 16 (18/05/2023)
- The Good Doctor: Season 5 (31/05/23)
NETFLIX ORIGINAL FILM
- Royalteen: Princess Margrethe (11/05/23)
In the wake of her prom scandal, Princess Margrethe longs for normalcy as she struggles to maintain her perfect facade while dealing with family drama.Â
- The Mother (12/05/2023)
A deadly female assassin comes out of hiding to protect the daughter that she gave up years before, while on the run from dangerous men.Â
- Fanfic (17/05/2023)
Two high school students form an intense connection as they navigate the challenges of discovering and expressing their truest selves.
- Faithfully Yours (17/05/2023)
Using each other as alibis, two friends sneak off to indulge in secret affairs — but their elaborate web of lies unravels when one of them goes missing.
- Kathal – A Jackfruit Mystery (19/05/2023)
When two prized jackfruits disappear from a politician’s garden, a spirited cop’s investigation takes an unexpected turn as she digs for the truth.
- Hard Feelings (24/05/2023)
Two best friends try to make it through high school while dealing with embarrassing new urges — and their very inconvenient feelings for each other.Â
- Mother’s Day (24/05/2023)
When the son she’s never known gets kidnapped, former special agent Nina dusts off her deadly skills to bring him home — no matter who gets in her way.
- Blood & Gold (26/05/2023)
At the bitter end of WWII, a German deserter and a young woman are drawn into a bloody battle with a group of Nazis hunting for hidden gold.
- Tin & Tina (26/05/2023)
After a traumatic miscarriage, a young couple adopts two peculiar twins from a convent whose obsession with religion soon disturbs the family.
- Mixed by Erry (31/05/2023)
Smuggling self-made mixtapes in 1980s Naples, an aspiring DJ and his two brothers become surprisingly powerful record producers wanted by the law.
NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIALS
- Hannah Gadsby: Something Special (09/05/2023)
Emmy and Peabody Award winning comedian Hannah Gadsby is back for their third Netflix comedy special, Something Special, and it’s a feel good show. Seriously. In this smart and dare we say…feel good set, the comedian talks about a wedding (theirs!), more than one traumatic encounter with a bunny and much more. Filmed at the Sydney Opera House, Something Special premieres globally on Netflix on May 9.Â
- Wanda Sykes: I’m An Entertainer (23/05/2023)
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.
- I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson: Season 3 (30/05/2023)
The critically acclaimed and hilariously absurdist comedy series, I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson returns for a third season. Creators and writers Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin bring their distinct comedy style and observational humor to the forefront, continuing to poke fun at life’s most bizarre and mundane situations.
NETFLIX DOCUMENTARIES
- Queen Cleopatra (10/05/2023)
From Executive Producer Jada Pinkett Smith comes a documentary series exploring the lives of prominent and iconic African Queens. This season will feature Queen Cleopatra, the world’s most famous, powerful, and misunderstood woman – a daring queen whose beauty and romances came to overshadow her real asset: her intellect. Cleopatra’s heritage has been the subject of much academic debate, which has often been ignored by Hollywood. Now our series re-assesses this fascinating part of her story.
- Missing: Dead or Alive? (10/05/2023)
Follow officers from a South Carolina sheriff’s department as they urgently search for individuals who’ve disappeared under troubling circumstances.
- Anna Nicole Smith: You Don’t Know Me (16/05/2023)
From the heights of her modeling fame to her tragic death, this documentary reveals Anna Nicole Smith through the eyes of the people closest to her.
- Working: What We Do All Day (17/05/2023)
What brings you joy in work? What gives you purpose? What makes a good job…good? These are the questions at the center of WORKING: WHAT WE DO ALL DAY, a compelling documentary series that explores the ways in which we find meaning in our work and how our experiences and struggles connect us on a human level. Narrated by President Barack Obama, who makes appearances alongside everyday people in their homes and places of work, the series follows individuals at all levels of the workforce — from service jobs all the way up to the C-suite — across the industries of home care, tech, and hospitality. As a college student, Obama was inspired by Studs Terkel’s 1974 book Working, which revolutionized the conversation around work by asking ordinary people what they did all day. The series brings this idea into the modern world by offering intimate, behind-the-scenes portraits of people’s lives and giving viewers a new understanding of and appreciation for the jobs they do each day. Executive produced by Barack and Michelle Obama and directed by Caroline Suh, WORKING: WHAT WE DO ALL DAY is a Higher Ground and Concordia Studio Production.
- McGREGOR FOREVER (17/05/2023)
Conor McGregor’s brutal strikes and trash-talking swagger made him the UFC’s biggest draw. This rousing docuseries follows his dynamic career.
- Victim/Suspect (23/05/2023)
When a journalist digs into a case of a woman charged with falsely reporting a rape, a pattern emerges: authorities turning the tables on victims.
- Merpeople (23/05/2023)
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.
NETFLIX KIDS & FAMILY
- Larva Family (04/05/2023)
The Larva family is growing! When Red and Yellow welcome a baby caterpillar into their lives, they get a crash course in parenting and all things putrid.
- Spirit Rangers: Season 2 (08/05/2023)
Eddy, Summer and Kodi are back in action at Xus National Park, learning about nature on exciting adventures with new visitors — and old friends, too!
- Kitti Katz (18/05/2023)
Three teenage girls transform into fierce feline superheroes to save the world from an evil Egyptian goddess — and still have time for soccer practice.
- The Creature Cases: Chapter 3 (22/05/2023)
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!
NETFLIX ANIME
- Ultraman: Season 3 (11/05/2023)
As public sentiment turns against Ultraman, Shinjiro learns that his inherited powers may come with a heavy price, in this exciting series conclusion.
- Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune (18/05/2023)
With Earth colonised by a superior alien civilisation, Akira’s only chance at a better future is to enlist as an expendable Yakitori foot soldier.Â
OTHER MOVIES
- Halloween Ends (11/05/2023)
Attempting to build a new life with her granddaughter, Laurie Strode suspects a new round of mysterious deaths is linked to masked killer Michael Myers.
- Halloween Kills (12/05/2023)
After escaping his fiery tomb, Michael Myers continues his vicious rampage. A vigilante mob rises up to stop the nightmare once and for all.
- Bros (25/05/2023)
A prickly podcaster surprises himself when he meets a man who might be his perfect match — if only they can both get over their hang-ups about romance.
- Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (25/05/2023)