If your weekends revolve around the Netflix queue (guilty as charged!), you’re in for a treat this week. From high-stakes drama to laugh-out-loud comedies, here are 12 titles arriving between May 16 and 22 that deserve a spot on your watchlist.
Sirens | Event Mini-Series | May 16, 2025
Picture a sun-drenched island mansion, an elite socialite, and a family weekend that spirals into dark intrigue. In Sirens, Devon grows suspicious of her sister Simone’s new boss, the glamorous Michaela Kell. As Simone becomes intoxicated by Michaela’s opulent lifestyle, Devon sets out to rescue her—only to discover that Michaela will stop at nothing to protect her secrets. With black humor, razor-sharp social commentary, and powerhouse performances by Julianne Moore and Meghann Fahy, this weekend-long drama is destined to dominate water-cooler chatter.
Legado | Family Drama | May 16, 2025
After a two-year hiatus to recover from a serious illness, communications titan Federico Seligman (José Coronado) returns only to find his empire in the hands of his estranged sons—who’ve steered it in directions he despises. Determined to safeguard his legacy, Federico must outmaneuver the very children he once raised. Expect high-stakes boardroom battles and generational conflict in this gripping tale of power and betrayal.
Dear Hongrang | Historical Romance | May 16, 2025
In 15th-century Joseon, young merchant’s son Hongrang vanishes without a trace. His half-sister Jae-yi (Jo Bo-ah) refuses to give up, hunting him down years later when he returns—changed, secretive, and dangerous. Their reunion ignites a romantic drama rich in courtly intrigue and family loyalty, set against the backdrop of ancient Korea’s rigid social hierarchies.
The Quilters | Documentary Short | May 16, 2025
Inside a Missouri maximum-security prison, female inmates spend their days sewing beautiful quilts destined for foster children. This award-winning short illuminates how creativity and compassion can flourish behind bars, stitching hope into every colorful square.
Football Parents | Comedy Series | May 16, 2025
Ever watch a parent blow a gasket on the sidelines? Football Parents turns that familiar scene into a laugh-out-loud sitcom. Follow a band of overzealous moms and dads who treat their kids’ amateur soccer careers like the World Cup, hijinks and heartfelt moments included.
Two Days, One Night | Feature Film | May 16, 2025
(Available now) After drifting apart, two childhood friends reunite as teenagers and navigate the thrills and heartaches of first love. Their rekindled connection proves that some bonds truly are for always.
Blindspotting | Feature Film | May 16, 2025
(Available now) A long-awaited reunion for a couple separated by fate. Their paths converge again in adolescence, and one heartfelt romance later, their lives are changed forever.
I Already Have Your Eyes | Comedy Drama | May 17, 2025
Sali and Paul Aloka made headlines when they, a Black couple, adopted Benjamin, a white infant. Now teenagers, Benjamin and his younger brother Noé, born biologically, navigate high school with a family that still turns heads. This heartwarming comedy-drama explores identity and belonging in today’s world.
Three Identical Strangers | Documentary | May 18, 2025
This astonishing true story follows triplets separated at birth and unknowingly reunited years later—only to uncover a chilling experiment behind their separation. A must-watch for true-crime fans.
Birdman | Feature Film | May 19, 2025
Once a household name for playing a blockbuster superhero, Riggan Thomson (Michael Keaton) now fights for relevance as he mounts a Broadway play. This darkly comic exploration of fame and artistic ambition is cinematic gold.
Quarterback Controversy | Sports Documentary | May 20, 2025
Three MVP awards. A Super Bowl ring. Hall of Fame honors. Yet the career of quarterback Brett Favre takes a dark turn with scandalous text messages and shocking social assistance fraud. This documentary peels back the layers of one of America’s most enduring sports mysteries.
Mr. Stingy | Comedy Film | May 21, 2025
François Gautier is so penny-pinching that paying cash gives him cold sweats. When he unexpectedly falls in love and discovers he fathered a teenage daughter, his miserly world is turned upside down—in a delightfully funny way.
The Goats | Comedy Feature | May 21, 2025
Ambitious lawyer Maître Pompignac thinks he’s landed the trial of his life defending “Josette,” accused of murdering a marshal. But there’s a twist: Josette is literally a goat. This absurd courtroom comedy is so bizarre, it shines.
She the People | Political Drama | May 22, 2025
Antoinette Dunkerson’s successful campaign for lieutenant governor faces its toughest test yet: serving under a sexist governor who undermines her at every turn. Between media scrutiny and family drama, she must forge her own path in the cutthroat world of politics.
