The Top 10 TV Series Currently Available, According to Streaming Services.
Seven of May’s most popular series are based on existing works. Dutton Ranch is a spinoff of Yellowstone . Spider-Man Noir is based on the Spider-Man Noir comics. Off Campus is based on a novel, and so on, but these aren’t lazy adaptations. These series use familiar works as jumping-off points to reimagine and expand on the ideas at the heart of the original : Spider-Man Noir imagines Spider-Man as a broken private detective in the 1930s; Lord of the Flies adds character-driven complexities to classic stories, resulting in bold, unpredictable narratives wrapped in the comfort of familiar worlds. In other words, perfect summer viewing.
Widow’s Bay
This Apple TV series has received near-unanimous acclaim from critics and audiences alike. It’s a rare horror comedy that manages to be genuinely scary and genuinely funny. In the island town of Widow’s Cove, virtually everything is haunted, cursed, and riddled with unspeakable evil, but Mayor Tom Loftis, played by Matthew Rhys, wants to attract tourists to the island. Mayor Tom is so committed to his vision of Widow’s Cove as the next Martha’s Vineyard that he ignores the sea witches, mist monsters, and ghosts of serial killers that surround him. The magnificent Stephen Root plays Wike, an old man who constantly reminds everyone that time is short and everyone is doomed. Watch Widow’s Cove on Apple TV+ .
Boys
This satirical take on the superhero genre explores what happens when “superheroes”—people with godlike abilities—fall into the hands of a multibillion-dollar corporation. At the beginning of Season 5, the final season of The Boys , Vought International is poised for a complete political takeover, and Billy Butcher, the leader of The Boys, is prepared to take extreme measures to end the superhero threat once and for all. Watch The Boys on Prime Video .
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The residents of the unnamed town at the center of the series “From Another World” are down on their luck. If it’s not the worms crawling under their skin, it’s the mysterious Man in Yellow, who steals people’s souls. In the fourth season of this gripping series from the creator of ” Lost,” the survivors are pushed to the limits of their abilities as the veil between the strange town and the real world thins. Watch “From Another World” on MGM+.
Off-campus
Hockey players are having their moment. First on the acclaimed series “Heavy Rivalry,” and now on “Off Campus.” This college soap opera is based on Elle Kennedy’s best-selling book series. Set at the fictional Briar Academy, ” Off Campus ” explores the heartbreak, romance, and drama between the college’s top hockey players and the women who love them. The first season follows the “opposites attract” romance between Hannah (Ella Bright), a sarcastic music major, and Garrett (Belmont Cameli), the arrogant captain of the Briar University hockey team. Watch “Off Campus” on Prime Video .
Euphoria
When Euphoria premiered in 2019, it attracted attention with its stylish and candid look at modern teen life. Now in its third season, the series has undergone a significant time jump to explore the characters’ lives as adults. Zendaya’s Rue remains the heart of the series, and all original cast members—Sydney Sweeney (Cassie), Jacob Elordi (Nate), Hunter Schafer (Jules), Alexa Demie (Maddie), and Maude Apatow (Lexi)—have returned. Sharon Stone has joined the cast as the impressive showrunner, adding a meta layer to this always provocative series. Watch Euphoria on HBO Max .
Margot has financial problems.
If you enjoy quirky, timeless comedies with a heartfelt undertone, then Margot Got Money is for you. It tells the story of Margot Millet, played by Elle Fanning, a 20-year-old college dropout. Left a single mother after her English teacher quits, Margot turns to OnlyFans to survive and eventually achieves massive success. The cast includes Michelle Pfeiffer as Shyanne Millet, Margot’s grumpy but loving mother; Nick Offerman as Jinx Millet, Margot’s father, a former professional wrestler; and Nicole Kidman as Lace, a former wrestler turned lawyer. Watch Margot Got Money on Apple TV+ .
Lord of the Flies
Netflix reimagines William Golding’s 1954 short story about British schoolchildren who turn into savages after being stranded on an isolated island. Each of the four episodes of this BBC miniseries focuses on a different character, exploring the backstories of Piggy, Ralph, Jack, and Simon, and deepening the exploration of trauma, masculinity, and the limits of civilization. Watch Lord of the Flies on Netflix .
Your friends and neighbors
The brilliant Jon Hamm returns for the second season of Your Friends & Neighbors, a dark drama about the secrets lurking beneath the surface of an elite neighborhood. Hamm plays Coop, a recently divorced and fired hedge fund manager. To support his family’s expensive lifestyle, he begins robbing the wealthy residents of his own exclusive neighborhood. The plan seems perfect until it all unravels in spectacular fashion. Watch Your Friends & Neighbors on Apple TV+.
Spider-Noir
Nicolas Cage stars as Spider-Man in a superhero story set in a stylized world of classic film noir. Set in an alternate universe of 1930s New York City, Ben Reilly is a world-weary private detective who secretly brought order to the city under his alter ego, Spider-Man. After a personal tragedy, Reilly takes off his mask, deciding to drown his memories in cheap whiskey. But when his investigation uncovers a vast political conspiracy, he is forced to confront his past and become Spider-Man again. The series is available in both color and black-and-white. Watch Spider-Man: Noir on Prime Video .
Dutton Ranch
“Dutton Ranch” is a nine-episode neo-Western drama that serves as both a spin-off and a sequel to the acclaimed series “Yellowstone.” After a wildfire destroys their Montana ranch, Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly), Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser), and their adopted son Carter (Finn Little) move to a 7,000-acre ranch in Texas, hoping to start a new life. But life on the frontier becomes harsh when ruthless rival ranchers set their sights on the young family. Watch “Dutton Ranch” on Paramount+ .