By S Pavithran Updated: 28 April 2024
May 2024 brings an exciting lineup of streaming movies and drama series that promise to keep that SFF itch away. From new gripping dramas( Dark Matter, Blood Of Zeus) to shōnen anime (Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc) and dark comedies(Bodkin), there's something for everyone. Don't miss out on the latest releases and immerse yourself in the world of entertainment this May.
Dark Matter (May 8)
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Apple TV have been steadily increasing their sci-fi offerings, with more to come. The latest in their lineup is Dark Matter, releasing on May 8 on AppleTV. Starring Joel Edgerton alongside Academy Award winner, Jennifer Connelly, the cast includes Alice Braga,Jimmi Simpson, Dayo Okeniyi and Oakes Fegley. Based on the bestseller sci-fi book of the same name by Blake Crouch, the story is about Jason Dessen, a physicist/professor who is kidnapped into an alternate reality. He encounters the myriad possibilities his life could have taken as he tries to return to his family. His foe? None other than his alternate self.
At 9 episodes and keeping with the AppleTV's trend of weekly episodic releases, it promises to keep you entertained throughout the month.
Blood Of Zeus (May 9)
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For those who do not like to wait for weekly episodes of a series, Netflix comes up with their second season of Blood of Zeus and true to their model, each episode will be immediately available for bingeing.
In the previous season, Heron(played by Derek Philips), the demigod son of Zeus dealt with the anger of Hera who teamed up with Seraphim. He discovers at the climax of season one, that Seraphim is his half brother. He kills him and Seraphim descends to Hell, Hades's realm. The battle has awakened Heron's powers and after the peace between the Giants and Gods, the power vacuum arises after Zeus's sacrifice. Seraphim is also not-so-dead, under Hades's control and from the Underworld, invoking his half brother to join him in his revenge.
In a sneak peek , Netflix showed a glimpse of what's going on the demigod's mind and Heron is not so much on the side of Gods.The next season seems to be an exploration of Heron's powers and as well as his choices going forward. The question remains. Does he still side with the Gods who are as flawed as anyone?
Bodkin (May 9)
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Would you like to follow some true crime podcasters as they explore their subject? Ā la Only Murders in the Building style,this Netflix venture is about three(why three?) podcasters who travel to an idyllic and serene coastal town of Bodkin in Ireland. Their aim is to unravel the mystery of the disappearance of 3 strangers 21 years ago.
The town has its own secrets and the podcasters, played by Will Forte, Siobhán Cullen, and Robyn Cara, explore the town and its locals. The disappearances were during Samhain , the Irish fetsival of Night of the Dead, which adds a grim note to the proceedings. For the fans of dark comedy, this series set against the Irish backdrop is a must-watch.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Hashira Training Arc (May 11)
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The long awaited next arc of Demon Slayer series is here. With only an appetizer, To the Hashira Training which dropped as a movie for a brief time for the fans in US and UK, the wait is for The Demon Slayer Season 4 was long. The series will stream on Crunchyroll with weekly episode release pattern from May 11. The first episode promises to satiate fans with an hour-long runtime.
The series is adapting the Hashira Training arc, which means the fans see Tanjiro hopefully grow more as a part of Demon Slayer Corps. To become a Hashira, Tanjiro is expected to undergo the training devised by Hashiras. Nezuko's demonic powers have increased in tandem with Tanjiro's growth, and this makes her a high value target for the Muzan Kibutsuji, the primal demon. Thus the next season promises to be high octane, as the characters each have grown into powerful beings. And as Vision puts it, "Strength invites challenge. Challenge incites conflict.".And conflict means growth in the Demon Slayer universe. Await each new episode of The Demon Slayer series every week from May 11.
Doctor Who (May 11)
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Ncuti Gatwa takes over as The Fifteenth Time Lord and Doctor Who, a British Sci-fi icon and accompanying him is Millie Gibson as Ruby Sunday, the companion in Doctor Who's adventures. The series trailer has teased Ncuti's ability to bring a exciting and fresh side to the Doctor Who. Not much has been revealed about the arc the new season is taking , but the trailer visuals promises a time travel to Regency era and The Swinging Sixties, according to the cast's comments at the premiere.
The new season is set to premiere at 12:00 am GMT May 11 on BBC iPlayer. For US viewers, the show will air at same time in DisneyPlus. With weekly episodes, the series has fans covered for the month and beyond with an episode count of 8.
Atlas (May 24)
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The second film from Jennifer Lopez's Nuyorican Productions and Netflix after The Mother, is a sci-fi adventure involving A.I. and war robots. It has a star-studded cast with Jennifer Lopez, Simu Liu of Shang Chi fame, Mark Strong of Kingsman series and Sterling K. Brown. Atlas boasts high stakes storyline too as seen in the trailer. As per the official synopsis,Lopez's character is a misanthropic data analyst who joins a mission to capture a renegade robot. They share both share a common past which is expected to be revealed in the movie.
