Toughest Forces on Earth

Streaming from: May 22

Platform: Netflix

Directed by Dominic Hill, Toughest Forces on Earth is a British reality TV series that follows three seasoned veterans from elite special operations forces — a US Army Ranger, a British Special Forces operator, and a US Navy SEAL. They embark on a journey to explore the world’s most elite military units. Their travels will take them to various countries, including Mexico, Jordan, the US, Colombia, Austria, Sweden and the Philippines. The series features Ryan Bates, Dean Stott and Cameron Fath.

Pauline

Streaming from: May 22

Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

Directed by Arabella Bartsch, Alma Buddecke and Facundo Scalerandi, German original series Pauline follows the story of an 18-year-old teenager, Pauline (Sira-Anna Faal), who unexpectedly becomes pregnant after a one-night stand. Already overwhelmed by school stress and the climate crisis, the last thing she needs is to develop feelings for her one-night stand — Lukas (Ludger Bökelmann). However, Pauline soon discovers that Lukas is the son of the devil, and she and her unborn child are destined to play a crucial role in the battle for the world’s survival.

Trying Season 4

Streaming from: May 22

Platform: Apple TV+

Trying, the beloved British comedy series created by Andy Wolton, is back for its fourth season. The show revolves around Nikki (Esther Smith) and Jason (Rafe Spall), a couple who undergo several challenges while adopting a child. In this new season, Nikki and Jason have finally adopted Princess (Scarlett Rayner) and Tyler (Cooper Turner) but must navigate the complexities of raising their young children. Season 4 will have eight episodes with the first two episodes debuting together as part of the premiere, followed by the release of one new episode every Wednesday until July 3.

The Kardashians

Streaming from: May 23

Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

A continuation of their previous reality show, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, the series features Hollywood’s most talked-about reality TV family: Kourtney, Kim, and Khloé Kardashian, their half-sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and their mother Kris Jenner. The Kardashians Season 5 catches up with Kim’s acting journey, Kourtney’s pregnancy and the ongoing drama fueled by Kris’ momager tendencies. But things get really serious when some family members reveal unexpected health issues, bringing shock and grief to the Kardashians.

Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf

Streaming from: May 23

Platform: Netflix

Directed by Atsushi Ikariya, Garouden: The Way of the Lone Wolf is an anime adaptation of Baku Yumemakura's martial arts novels. The series follows the story of Juzo, a man fleeing from his tumultuous past. Forced to participate in a perilous underground fighting tournament, Juzo (Ryota Takeuchi), a master of the esteemed Takemiya-ryu martial art, must confront formidable adversaries and his own inner struggles. With a three-million yen bounty on his head and a determined detective pursuing him, Juzo's journey is fraught with danger.

Atlas

Streaming from: May 24

Platform: Netflix

Jennifer Lopez takes on the lead role in Atlas, a sci-fi action film directed by Brad Peyton. In the movie, Lopez portrays Atlas Shepherd, a skilled yet cynical data analyst who questions the role of artificial intelligence. She finds herself involved in a mission to capture a rogue robot with whom she shares a mysterious connection from the past. Amidst the chaos of the mission, Shepherd realises that her best hope for securing humanity's future against AI threats is by accepting its potential.

My Oni Girl

Streaming from: May 24

Platform: Netflix

Tomotaka Shibayama helms My Oni Girl, an anime fantasy flick that follows the journey of Hiiragi Yatsuse (Kensho Ono), a high school student who struggles to make friends. His mundane existence undergoes a seismic shift one summer when he crosses paths with Tsumugi (Miyu Tomita), an oni girl on a quest to find her mother in the human realm.

The Beach Boys

Streaming from: May 24

Platform: Disney+ Hotstar

The Beach Boys, a documentary helmed by Frank Marshall and Thom Zimny, offers homage to the enduring legacy of the band that reshaped pop music with their iconic harmonies. The documentary features previously unseen footage and exclusive interviews with The Beach Boys members — Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, David Marks, Bruce Johnston, alongside insights from music luminaries such as Lindsey Buckingham, Janelle Monáe, Ryan Tedder and Don Was. Additionally, the documentary features archival interviews with Carl and Dennis Wilson, a new conversation with Blondie Chaplin and audio excerpts from Ricky Fataar.

Past Lies

Streaming from: May 24

Platform: Netflix

Past Lies, a Spanish crime thriller series, follows the lives of seven women who have been best friends since high school. The protagonist, Rita Montero (played by Elena Anaya), and her circle of friends are successful in their careers too. However, their lives take a dramatic turn when the remains of their high school classmate, missing since their senior trip to Mallorca 25 years ago, are discovered. The series is directed by Júlia de Paz and Clara Roquet and also features Irene Escolar, Belén Cuesta, Marta Etura, Itziar Atienza, Ana Rayo and Lorena López in key roles.

Abar Rajneeti

Streaming from: May 24

Platform: Hoichoi

Ditipriya Roy reprises her role as Rashi in Abar Rajneeti, the second season of the political drama series Rajneeti, helmed by Sourav Chakraborty. The previous season ended with the death of Rashi’s father Rathin Banerjee (Kaushik Ganguly), an influential politician. After her mother Mallika (Konineeca Banerjee) assumes leadership of the party, Rashi learns that the former may have had a hand in Rathin's death. In this season, Rashi will face-off against her mother in the upcoming elections. Meanwhile, Rathin's long-lost brother Pratim Banerjee (also played by Kaushik Ganguly) resurfaces after years in hiding. Rashi's childhood friend Shaunak (Arjun Chakrabarty) and her doctor Debojit (Aniruddha Gupta) emerge as pivotal players in this power struggle.

Jamnapaar

Streaming from: May 22

Platform: Amazon MiniTV

Ritvik Sahore headlines Jamnapaar, Amazon's miniTV’s latest web series about aspirations and self-discovery. Ritvik plays Shantanu Bansal aka Shanky, a young boy belonging to a humble background. Aspiring for a job in the glitzy world of South Delhi, Shanky faces a dilemma — whether to choose his family or personal growth. The show underscores the importance of taking pride in one’s roots and staying true to oneself.