Happy Sunday! While you’re enjoying your leisure time, why not look ahead to some of the things you have to look forward to on Netflix? This week brings a new month and with that, you’ll see a big list of renewed and returning titles. We won’t go through all of those. We’ll hit a couple of highlights for May 1st and take a look at the rest of the week. Friday is the biggest day, with a slew of Originals hitting the service.
For the big list of what will be new this week on the 1st, see the May list and you can check the What’s New on Netflix page on May 1st for an up to the minute list of all the new additions.
Looking for more viewing suggestions? Head over to our Friday list with highlights from the past week.
John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous Live at Radio City Netflix Original
Arrives May 1st
This is the first in a month full of specials from heavy hitters. John Mulaney relays stories from his childhood and SNL, eviscerates the value of college and laments getting older in this comedy special.
The Carter Effect (2017)
Arrives May 1st
In his latest documentary, Sean Menard gives viewers an unprecedented look at Vince Carter: the six-foot-six, eight-time NBA All-Star from Daytona Beach who made waves in the Canadian basketball scene when he joined the Raptors in 1998.
The Clapper (2017)
Arrives May 1st
Ed Helms is Eddie Krumble, a man who works as a paid audience member for infomercials and experiences a whirlwind of overnight fame after a late-night talk show host publicizes his frequent infomercial appearances.
Jailbreak (2017)
Arrives May 2nd
What starts as a simple escort mission soon turns to chaos as the prisoners of Koh Kla take over the prison grounds. The police officers, who were on their way out of the prison as the riot began, have to fight against the inmates to save their lives and protect their key witness.
A Little Help with Carol Burnett Netflix Original
Arrives May 4th
Comedy icon Carol Burnett returns to TV with a panel of clever kids, who help adults and celebrity guests solve their problems with brutal honesty.
Dear White People: Season 2 Netflix Original
Arrives May 4th
Based on the film of the same name, this series follows a group of students of color at Winchester University, a predominantly white Ivy League college.
The Rain: Season 1 Netflix Original Series
Arrives May 4th
Six years after a brutal virus wipes out most of Scandinavia’s population, two siblings join a band of young survivors seeking safety and answers.
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman: Tina Fey Netflix Original
Arriving May 4th
The Mean Girls creator talks about her family, Saturday Night Live, and the one moment she wishes she could take back.
Faces Place (2017)
Arriving May 5th
Director Agnes Varda and photographer/muralist J.R. journey through rural France and form an unlikely friendship.
What are you looking forward to seeing this week? Let us know in the comments!
