Prime Video never fails to have many brand-new streaming options available to its subscribers every month. No matter what kind of movie or television show viewers might be in the mood for, the streaming service always has something for any given mood. Whether families are looking for their next movie night feature or older audiences are aiming for something with a little more action, Prime Video is the place they’ll find it.
From thrilling documentaries to devilishly good thrillers, the streaming platform will have a lot for viewers to choose from next month. There might not be scores of new titles on deck, but the forthcoming options are certainly worthwhile selections. With a ton of fresh original shows scheduled to arrive all throughout May, audiences won’t have a problem keeping themselves entertained.
‘Formula E: Driver’ (Limited Series)
Stream in early May
A docuseries that takes a look inside the world of Formula E, Formula E: Driver follows the professional and personal lives of the sport’s leading drivers, including Jake Dennis, Dan Ticktum, António Félix da Costa, and Mitch Evans. With never-before-seen footage both on and off the track, viewers will get a front-row seat to the thrilling and fast-paced world of Formula E. Completely electric, the series takes viewers along for the ride as the motorsport celebrates a decade of racing. Formula E: Driver is streaming in early May.
‘Another Simple Favor’
Stream on May 1
A dark comedy thriller, Another Simple Favor reunites Stephanie (Anna Kendrick) and Emily (Blake Lively) for another devilishly good time. Now out of prison, Emily is set to get married and invites Stephanie to the extravagant wedding as her maid of honor.
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Unable to refuse, the frenemies set off to Capri, Italy, for what promises to be a celebration with a few twists and turns. With glamorous guests, murder, and betrayal, the film will keep audiences guessing until the end. Another Simple Favor is streaming on May 1.
‘Molly-Mae: Behind it All’ (Season 1)
Stream on May 9
A docuseries about famed British influencer Molly-Mae Hague, Molly-Mae: Behind it All follows her life and how she’s dealt with the shocking breakup that completely upended her world. Alongside her loving family, she launches her new clothing brand and discovers her strength as a newly single mother. As she details her story from her perspective, Molly-Mae allows viewers a glimpse into what it’s really been like for her since her dreams came crashing down. With the first three episodes of the series currently available on Prime Video, the final three episodes arrive later next month. Molly-Mae: Behind it All is streaming on May 9.
‘Overcompensating’ (Season 1)
Stream on May 15
A wild comedy, Overcompensating follows Benny (Benito Skinner) as he navigates the chaos of college. A closeted former football player and homecoming king, he quickly becomes friends with a classmate, Carmen (Wally Baram), who’s on a mission to fit in no matter what. With help from his older sister and her boyfriend, Benny and Carmen do their best to maneuver through hookups, binge-drinking, and fake IDs. Heartfelt and funny, the series aims to showcase the lengths many young people go to, and the extent to which they overcompensate, as they strive to discover who they really are. Overcompensating is streaming on May 15.
‘Motorheads’ (Season 1)
Stream on May 20
Motorheads is a coming-of-age drama about a group of teenage outsiders who form an unlikely friendship thanks to their shared love of street racing. Set in a small town searching for a glimmer of hope, there isn’t much to do in the once-thriving rust-belt town. As such, the young mechanics and hopeful racers take solace in their shared passion.
As the teens navigate the hierarchy and unwritten rules of high school, some will encounter their first love, while others experience their first heartbreak. A story that promises to be filled with adrenaline, the series will certainly be heartfelt as well. Motorheads is streaming on May 20.
‘The Better Sister’ (Limited Series)
Stream on May 29
The Better Sister is a thriller that follows two estranged sisters, Chloe (Jessica Biel) and Nicky (Elizabeth Banks), as they navigate an unbelievable situation following the murder of Chloe’s husband, Adam (Corey Stoll). As a high-profile media executive married to a handsome and successful lawyer, Chloe’s life was the epitome of picturesque.
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However, when the prime suspect in Adam’s brutal murder sends shockwaves through her family, she and Nicky are reunited. As they work to discover the truth behind what happened, the sisters will ultimately untangle a complicated family history they might not be ready to face. The Better Sister is streaming on May 29.
For a complete list of every TV show and movie coming to Prime Video, check the list below.
Early May
- Formula E: Driver (Limited Series)
May 1
May 6
May 8
May 9
- Molly-Mae: Behind it All (Season 1)
May 15
- Overcompensating (Season 1)
May 20
May 23
- Clarkson’s Farm (Season 4)
May 27
- The Second Best Hospital in The Galaxy (Season 2)
May 29
- The Better Sister (Limited Series)
