What's coming to (and going from) Netflix in May

What's new -- and saying goodbye -- on Netflix in May.
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Proma Khosla
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If you can't keep track of Netflix's original content, it's because there's roughly three times what there was last year, with new movies and series coming to the streaming platform every month. Here's a look at heading in and out of the Netflix lineup in May.


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Top pick: Lady Dynamite

The new comedy starring standup comedian Maria Bamford comes from Arrested Development's Mitch Hurwitz and South Park's Pam Brady. Bamford plays herself in a surreal observation of her life and career, with numerous promised cameos along the way from comedy stars.

Also coming to Netflix in May:

TV

Ali Wong: Baby Cobra (5/6)
Bloodline Season 2 (5/27)
Chef's Table Season 2 (part 1) (5/27)
Chelsea Season 1 (5/11)
Grace and Frankie Season 2 (5/6)
Lady Dynamite Season 1 (5/20)
MakoMarseille Season 1 (5/5)

Movies

Bring It On (5/1)
The Do-Over (5/27)
The Nutty Professor (5/1)
Palm Trees in the Snow (5/1)
Pleasantville (5/1)
Sixteen Candles (5/1)
Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers: Running Down a Dream

Expiring

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
Black Hawk Down
Blade Runner
Clerks
Election
Ida

Check out what else is new in May on Hulu and Amazon

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Proma Khosla is a Senior Entertainment Reporter writing about all things TV, from ranking Bridgerton crushes to composer interviews and leading Mashable's stateside coverage of Bollywood and South Asian representation. You might also catch her hosting video explainers or on Mashable's TikTok and Reels, or tweeting silly thoughts from @promawhatup.

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