It’s a new month on Hulu and if you can’t find anything to watch from the truly mammoth list of titles added in May, then I’m afraid you’re just being difficult. So let’s check out some highlights.
If you're after the latest US TV shows, and also now plenty of hit movies like World War Z and The Wolf Of Wall Street (and even movies not starting with 'W'), then a Hulu subscription is what you need (now with ad-free option). To sign up, you'll need a geo-unblocker service (or simply follow our guide), and the same geo-unblocker service can also get you access to Netflix Canada, UK, and dozens of other Netflix regions, plus other location limited streaming services.
Fans of television from the Land of Hope and Glory (that’s England, guys) should be well pleased with a huge injection of content from the BBC. For those who prefer their Brit entertainment old school, the Jane Eyre miniseries is a must-see. Ruth Wilson (Saving Mr Banks) stars as Jane. Those wanting something fresher should tune in to Him & Her, described as an “acutely observed, forensically honest, warts-and-all look at a working-class couple in their mid-20s.” And the monarchists among us will no doubt enjoy the comedy Almost Royal as “two young British aristocrats venture outside the palace and across the pond on their first trip to the U.S., where they interact with real-life, unsuspecting everyday Americans.”
Keen for a series premiere? Consider Houdini and Doyle, the new miniseries that centres on the famous American magician and his friend, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, a British writer and physician. At the turn of the 20th century, the men find themselves collaborating with New Scotland Yard which is overwhelmed by a slew of bizarre unsolved cases. Michael Weston (Elementary) and Stephen Mangan (Rush) play the titular roles.
And Amy Schumer fans rejoice as the premiere of Inside Amy Schumer: Season 3 hits screens from May 12. Expect more irreverent awesomeness from arguably the best comedienne in the world right now.
Even though I know you’re going to pretend you don’t watch and never have, I thought I’d mention that Keeping Up with the Kardashians: Complete Season 11 is available from May 21. But I know, I know, you’re definitely not interested in that. And that’s why I’m certainly not going to tell you that The Bachelorette: Season 12 Premiere hits screens May 24. Why would I? You’re just not into that kind of trashy reality TV. Good for you.
Maybe you’re interested in the Arrow: Season 4 finale. If so, you can catch that from May 26. Other season finales this month include New Girl: Season 5, Broad City: Season 3, Jane the Virgin: Season 2 and Grey’s Anatomy: Season 12.
Rashida Jones (Parks and Recreation) heads up the cast of new comedy series, Angie Tribeca. Fans of parody and police procedurals will enjoy the merging of both here. Brainchild of Steve and Nancy Carrell, Angie Tribeca boasts razor-sharp writing and absurd humour centring around title character, Angie, a detective in the LAPD’s elite squad, RHCU (Really Heinous Crimes Unit).
And for those in search of a great film to accompany their popcorn, Hot Pursuit sees Reese Witherspoon (Walk the Line) and Sofia Vergara (Modern Family) team up as an uptight cop and the vivacious drug boss widow she is charged with protecting. Hijinks almost certainly ensure. Vergara is almost certainly sexy.
And Bond fans rejoice as a slew of classics like The Spy Who Loved Me and You Only Live Twice join this Hulu stable in May.
Available on Hulu May 1:
Selfie: Complete Season 1
Drop Dead Diva: Complete Seasons 1-6
The Client List: Complete Seasons 1 & 2
Ruff-Ruff, Tweet and Dave: Complete Season 1 (PBS)
Almost Royal: Complete Season 1 (BBC)
Banana: Complete Season 1 (BBC)
Being Erica: Complete Seasons 1-4 (BBC)
Bluestone 42: Complete Season 3 (BBC)
Cucumber: Complete Season 1 (BBC)
DCI Banks: Complete Seasons 1-3 (BBC)
Dead Boss: Complete Season 1 (BBC)
Him & Her: Complete Seasons 1-4 (BBC)
Horrible Histories: Complete Seasons 5 & 6 (BBC)
In the Flesh: Complete Seasons 1 & 2 (BBC)
Jane Eyre: Complete Miniseries (2006) (BBC)
Line of Duty: Complete Season 3 (BBC)
Miranda: Complete Season 4 – The Finale (BBC)
New Tricks: Complete Season 12 (BBC)
Stella: Complete Season 5 (BBC)
The Passing Bells: Complete Season 1 (BBC)
The Shadow Line: Complete Season 1 (BBC)
Threesome: Complete Seasons 1 & 2 (BBC)
Top Gear USA: Complete Season 4 (BBC)
Uncle: Complete Seasons 1 & 2 (BBC)
Up the Women: Complete Seasons 1 & 2 (BBC)
Chinese Box (1997)
Die Another Day (2002)
Election (1999)
Ghost World (2001)
Incident at Loch Ness (2004)
Men with Brooms (2002)
Mystery Team (2009)
Standing in the Shadows of Motown (2002)
Airplane II: The Sequel (1982)
Airplane! (1980)
Benny & Joon (1993)
Best Seller (1987)
Bitter Moon (1992)
Blue State (2007)
Body Count (aka Below Utopia) (1997)
The Bounty (1984)
Bully (2001)
Code 46 (2004)
Coming Soon (2007)
Danny Roane: First Time Director (2007)
Diamonds Are Forever (1971)
Dream A Little Dream (1988)
Dream Lover (1994)
Fall Time (1993)
A Feast At Midnight (1997)
Finder’s Fee (2003)
A Fistful Of Dynamite (1972)
Frankenstein (2004)
Goldfinger (1964)
Hoodlum (1997)
Live and Let Die (1973)
The Living Daylights (1987)
Man With The Golden Gun (1974)
Meet Wally Sparks (1997)
Mistress (1992)
The Mod Squad (1999)
Never Say Never Again (1983)
Octopussy (1983)
The Red Violin (1998)
She’s Having a Baby (1988)
Slow Burn (2000)
Southie (1998)
The Spy Who Loved Me (1977)
The World is Not Enough (1999)
You Only Live Twice (1967)
May 2
Gay For Play Game Show: Series Premiere (Logo)
May 3
Houdini and Doyle: Series Premiere (FOX)
Not Safe with Nikki Glaser: Season 1 Finale (Comedy Central)
Yago: Series Premiere (Univision)
May 4
Suspect: Season 1 Finale (MTV)
May 5
Garbage Time with Katie Nolan: Season 3 Premiere (FOX Sports)
The Dude Perfect Show: Series Premiere (CMT)
May 6
Hot Pursuit (2015)
May 7
Angie Tribeca: Complete Season 1 (TBS)
May 8
Murder in the First: Complete Season 2 (TNT)
Atlantis: Complete Season 2 (BBC)
May 11
Grandfathered: Season 1 Finale (FOX)
The Grinder: Season 1 Finale (FOX)
New Girl: Season 5 Finale (FOX)
Broad City: Season 3 Finale (Comedy Central)
May 12
Inside Amy Schumer: Season 3 Premiere (Comedy Central)
May 13
The Last Ship: Complete Season 2 (TNT)
Scandal: Season 5 Finale (ABC)
The Vampire Diaries: Season 7 Finale (CW)
Like Someone in Love (2012)
May 16
The Last Man on Earth: Season 2 Finale (FOX)
Once Upon a Time: Season 5 Finale (ABC)
The Family: Season 1 Finale (ABC)
Quantico: Season 1 Finale (ABC)
Where Hope Grows (2015)
May 17
Gotham: Season 2 Finale (FOX)
Castle: Season 8 Finale (ABC)
Jane the Virgin: Season 2 Finale (CW)
May 18
Chicago Med: Season 1 Finale (NBC)
Chicago Fire: Season 4 Finale (NBC)
Hotel Hell: Season 3 Premiere (FOX)
Coupled: Series Premiere (FOX)
Port Protection: Season 2 Premiere (National Geographic)
Catfish: Midseason Finale (Season 5) (MTV)
Marvel’s Agents of Shield: Season 2 Finale (ABC)
May 19
Empire: Season 2 Finale (FOX)
The Middle: Season 7 Finale (ABC)
The Goldbergs: Season 3 Finale (ABC)
Modern Family: Season 7 Finale (ABC)
Black-ish: Season 2 Finale (ABC)
May 20
Grey’s Anatomy: Season 12 Finale (ABC)
The Catch: Season 1 Finale (ABC)
DC’s Legends of Tomorrow: Season 1 Finale (CW)
The 100: Season 3 Finale (CW)
Southern Justice: Season 3 Premiere (National Geographic)
May 21
Shark Tank: Season 7 Finale (ABC)
The Originals: Season 3 Finale (CW)
Keeping Up with the Kardashians: Complete Season 11 (Bravo)
The Real Housewives of Orange County: Complete Season 10 (Bravo)
May 22
Party Over Here: Season 1 Finale (FOX)
May 23
2016 Billboard Music Awards (ABC)
Bob’s Burgers: Season 6 Finale (FOX)
Family Guy: Season 14 Finale (FOX)
The Simpsons: Season 27 Finale (FOX)
Bordertown: Season 1 Finale (FOX)
America’s Funniest Home Videos: Season 26 Finale (ABC)
May 24
The Bachelorette: Season 12 Premiere (ABC)
Blindspot: Season 1 Finale (NBC)
Tres Veces Ana: Series Premiere (Univision)
Cooper Barrett’s Guide to Surviving Life: Season 1 Finale (FOX)
May 25
The Path: Season 1 Finale – Complete Season 1 Now Streaming (Hulu Original)
The Voice: Season 10 Finale (NBC)
The Challenge: Rivals III: Season 28 Premiere (MTV)
Fresh Off The Boat: Season 2 Finale (ABC)
The Real O’Neals: Season 1 Finale (ABC)
Dancing with the Stars: Season 22 Finale (ABC)
The Flash: Season 2 Finale (CW)
May 26
Wayward Pines: Season 2 Premiere (FOX)
Rosewood: Season 1 Finale (FOX)
Nashville: Season 4 Finale (ABC)
Law & Order: SVU: Season 17 Finale (NBC)
Chicago P.D.: Season 3 Finale (NBC)
Arrow: Season 4 Finale (CW)
Supernatural: Season 11 Finale (CW)
May 27
Clarence: Complete Season 1 (Cartoon Network)
Agent X: Complete Season 1 (TNT)
Age Of Adaline (2015)
Run & Jump (2013)
May 30
Missing Dial: Series Premiere (National Geographic)
May 31
So You Think You Can Dance: Season 13 Premiere (FOX)
Mygrations: Series Premiere (National Geographic)
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