New series for May 2021 that we can't wait for!

We're hoping that spring may finally be the perfect time for outdoor weekends, but we'll certainly find time to relax during the week with great (new) series from streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and HBO GO. Especially since this month they bring us many interesting innovations that we couldn't wait for. We've rounded up the series we can't wait for and the dust is already rising!

Jupiter's Legacy (2021– )

Netflix returns to the world of superheroes with another series. Based on the book by Mark Miller and Frank Quitito, Jupiter's Legacy follows the first generation of superheroes who gained their powers in the 1930s. It is time for them to hand over their powers to the younger ones, i.e. their children, who are not the least bit interested in what their parents are doing. The series stars Josh Duhamel, Ben Daniels, Elena Kampouris, Mike Wade, Leslie Bibbb and others.

You can watch the series on Netflix from May 7.

Halston (2021– )

Ryan Murphy has been churning out hit after hit, and Halston is his latest series. Ewan McGregor will play the role of a fashion designer who broke into the world fashion scene in the 70s and 80s of the last century. The story takes us back to the time of the creation of his luxury brand and its rise, to the time when he hung out with stars like Lisa Minelli every day and got to know the fashion world. But when his company is taken over by corporate entrepreneurs, he must do his best to make a name for himself in the fashion scene.

The series is coming to Netflix May 14.

The Underground Railroad (2021– )

Set in the 1860s, the series follows Cora (Tako Mbedu), a black woman who seeks to escape from a plantation in Georgia using the "Underground Railroad"—a metaphor and an actual railroad. Directed by Barry Jenkins (Moonlight, Whispers of Gentle Streets), the series also features frequent Jenkins collaborators such as producer Adele Romanski, DP James Paxton, composer Nicholas Britell and editor Joi McMillon.

The series is coming May 14, you can watch it on Amazon Prime Video.

1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything (2021)

Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Asif Kapadia directed and produced a documentary series about a landmark year in music history. A year in which bands and artists like Aretha Franklin and The Rolling Stones ruled the music world, and rising stars began to cement their cultural legacies, touched many other aspects of life as well.

The series will be broadcast from May 21, you will be able to watch it on Apple TV+.

Solos (2021)

Amazon's latest anthology series is a collection of seven episodes mostly built around a single story. Most of them thus focus on sci-fi advances or strong reflections on what the future may bring. The series stars Uzo Aduba, Nicole Beharie, Morgan Freeman, Anne Hathaway, Anthony Mackie, Helen Mirren, Dan Stevens and Constance Wu and was directed by David Weil, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Zach Braff and Tiffany Johnson.

The series will air on Amazon Prime Video from May 21.

Panic (2021– )

The adaptation of Lauren Oliver's bestselling book is coming to the small screen. The story is set in the town of Carp, Texas, where high school students compete against each other in the dangerous game of Panic. The series culminates when they discover that this year's prize is bigger than ever, but the road to victory will also be much more brutal than in years past.

The series is coming to Amazon Prime Video May 28.

Series that return with new parts

Who Killed Sara (2021– )

The series Who Killed Sara appeared at the end of March without too much promotion and announcement and conquered many viewers around the world. The second season focuses on Alex, who now prepares to avenge his sister's death, having found the person responsible. However, his sister wasn't what he thought either, and he'll have to face the truth about his own family in season two.

New episodes are coming to Netflix May 19.

Therapy (In Treatment, 2008–2021)

The Emmy-winning drama series returns for a fourth season. Emmy winner Uzo Aduba plays insightful and empathetic therapist Dr. Brooke Taylor. The new version of the series is set in present-day Los Angeles, and this time Brooke treats a diverse trio of patients, helping them deal with a variety of contemporary issues, such as a global pandemic and recent major social and cultural changes.

New episodes of you from May 24 they are waiting for HBO GO.

Lucifer (2016– )

The last season of the genius series Lucifer is also upon us. The story follows Lucifer, who finds himself at a turning point in life after his father, or God, descends to earth to live a normal, human life. The second part of the fifth season of the black comedy and drama will wrap up the story of Lucifer Morningstar, the devil who is dissatisfied with his position in Hell and decides at the very beginning of the series to leave his empire to go to Los Angeles and open his own nightclub .

You can watch new episodes on Netflix from May 28.