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The line up of web series and OTT releases for the month of May this year is an exciting one. With the most thrilling mix of genres that the upcoming web series in May, 2025 features, these will be available across the various streaming platforms for you to add to your watchlists. From gripping crime thrillers to romantic comedies, the month of May promises to be entertainment packed. So, as the summer season sets in, grab your favourite chilled beverages along with a bucket of popcorn because these May 2025 OTT releases are going to keep you hooked to your screens!
Begin a month filled with entertainment with these upcoming web series that are all set to release in May, 2025
1. Forever
A brand new web series that releases in May 2025, Forever is a romantic drama that is an adaptation of Judy Blume’s novel by the same name. Following the love story of two Black teens who are also young athletes, this May 2025 streaming series is about the joys and heartaches that come with first love and how the relationship between the two characters alter and impact their lives forever. Set in the backdrop of 2018 Los Angeles, Forever stars Simone and Cooper Jr in the lead roles.
Release date: May 8th, 2025
Streaming platform: Netflix
2. The Four Seasons
An upcoming comedy web series scheduled in May 2025, The Four Seasons is a miniseries that is also an adaptation of the 1981 film by the same name. Starring Fey, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo and Will Forte in the lead roles, this new web series releasing in May 2025 follows the story of a decades long friendship between three married couples who follow the tradition of a quarterly weekend getaway, until one of them announces that they are divorcing. An upcoming short series that is only eight episodes long, The Four Seasons promises to be an intriguing and fun watch.
Release date: May 1st, 2025
Streaming platform: Netflix
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3. Overcompensating
An American comedy drama that is all set to release in May this year, Overcompensating is an LTBQ+ themed series that follows the story of Benny, who is a closeted college freshman and his hilarious journey to self acceptance. A web series that is created by Benny Skinner, he also stars in it in the lead role. A coming of age story that is about discovering oneself, the first look and teaser of this May 2025 OTT release really has waiting.
Release date: May 15th, 2025
Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video
4. Sirens
A May 2025 streaming series that is a dark comedy, Sirens is created by Molly Smith Metzler known for the previous web series named Maid that had earned her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing of a Limited Series. Sirens is also a limited series, starring Julianne Moore, Meghann Fahny and Milly Alcock. An adaptation of Metzler’s play called the Elemeno Pea, the plot of Sirens unfolds at a lavish beach estate and follows a series of events that unfolds through the course of a weekend.
Release date: May 22nd, 2025
Streaming platform: Netflix
5. Murderbot
An upcoming web series scheduled in May, 2025, Muderbot is an American science fiction action comedy series that is an adaptation of the book series called The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells. Starring Alexander Skarsgard, Jennifer Sendaula and Marc Rey in titular characters, this upcoming web series in May 2025 follows the story of a security android who struggles with emotions and free will, while also trying to manage dangerous missions. With a fresh approach, Muderbot promises to be a thrilling watch this summer.
Release date: May 16th, 2025
Streaming platform: Apple TV+
6. Clarkson’s Farm- Season 4
An upcoming brand new season of Clarkson’s Farm, season 4 of this web series will be all the way more fun and intense, following the daily arduous life of Jeremy Clarkson. As Clarkson will be seen dealing with various hurdles in farming due to unhelpful weather, unresponsive crops and disobedient animals, upcoming season 4 of Clarkson’s Farm is all set to showcase the various challenges that are a part of agricultural life.
Release date: May 23rd, 2025
Streaming platform: Amazon Prime Video
7. Love, Death + Robots- Volume 4
The fourth volume of the beloved web series Love, Death + Robots is all set to release in May this year. A highly acclaimed adult animated anthology series that is going to feature ten new episodes exploring the futuristic worlds of advanced technology, this upcoming season of Love, Death + Robots is surely going to keep us hooked to our screens.
Release date: May 15th, 2025
Streaming platform: Netflix