This May, Netflix's programming is flourishing with top TV shows from around the world that are worth watching all month long.

“Man on Fire” was the most-watched TV series on Netflix during the week of April 27 to May 3, racking up 11 million views in its first four days of availability after its April 30 premiere. The Charlize Theron-led thriller “Apex” was the most-watched title across all of Netflix that week,

Check out the most anticipated new and returning TV shows streaming in May, including "Lord of the Flies," "Dutton Ranch," Duffer Brothers' "The Boroughs" and more.

The best Netflix reality shows to watch in April 2026 include the all-new 'Age of Attraction' and a new season of 'Million Dollar Secret'

Between streaming and cable, viewers have a seemingly endless variety of things to watch. Here is a selection of TV shows and specials that are airing or streaming this week, May

Harrowing, primal, beautiful and everything between, Netflix's adaptation of high school classic "Lord of the Flies" is TV at its very finest.

Looking for a silly but fun sci-fi series that features time travel, dinosaurs, and people from Los Angeles? Consider streaming this show on Netflix.

Netflix’s ‘Lord of the Flies,’ Apple’s ‘Star City’ and a surprise episode of Hulu’s ‘The Bear’ are among the highlights of the month

Charlize Theron's "Apex" is on a ratings roll at Netflix, with viewership soaring in its second week on the platform.

Netflix's library is home to some of TV's best cooking shows. Competition series like 'Is It Cake?' and 'Nailed It!' are great complements to traditional cooking programs like 'Chef's Table' and experimental contests like 'Culinary Class Wars.