From Rick and Morty to a new Star Wars animated tale, here are the 5 most anticipated TV and streaming premieres coming this May 2025.
May is heating up with a fresh wave of must-see TV, and fans are already buzzing about what to watch next. While last month was packed with hit series and long-awaited premieres, this month trades a bit of that buzz for variety—especially in animation. Still, there’s no shortage of intriguing content, with animated anthologies, a beloved mystery-of-the-week series, and a promising new comedy all landing among the five most anticipated TV or streaming shows of May 2025.
1. Rick and Morty: Season 8 (Adult Swim, May 25)
It’s been over a year since we last checked in on the chaotic escapades of Rick and Morty, but the Adult Swim favorite is still going strong. Despite losing some of its early edge, the series continues to entertain with its unpredictable humor and over-the-top storytelling. Fans clearly haven’t lost interest—Season 8 tops the list as May’s most anticipated show.
2. Poker Face: Season 2 (Peacock, May 8)
Rian Johnson’s genre-savvy mystery series returns with Natasha Lyonne back as Charlie Cale, the poker-faced sleuth with a knack for solving crimes. After building a dedicated following and earning rave reviews in its debut season, Poker Face is expected to be one of the standout shows of the month. It’s witty, clever, and uniquely structured—just what TV mystery lovers have been waiting for.
3. Adults: Season 1 (FX, May 28)
A surprise hit in the making, Adults debuts as a new comedy about five friends navigating adulthood together in New York City. The fact that it earned a spot among May’s most anticipated series—without even having a full trailer—says a lot about the confidence viewers have in FX’s track record. It’s got a classic premise with the potential for fresh laughs.
3. Star Wars: Tales of the Underworld: Season 1 (Disney+, May 4)
Launching fittingly on Star Wars Day, this latest animated anthology explores the darker side of the galaxy. Tales of the Underworld continues the Tales format established by Tales of the Jedi and Tales of the Empire, spotlighting characters who operate outside the law. With fan-favorites like Asajj Ventress and Cad Bane leading the charge, this series is high on many viewers’ watchlists.
5. Love, Death + Robots: Season 4 (Netflix, May 15)
Rounding out the list is Netflix’s visually dazzling Love, Death + Robots. Created by Tim Miller and produced by David Fincher, the animated anthology returns with more bite-sized tales exploring the surreal, the dystopian, and the downright bizarre. With its ever-changing art styles and mind-bending narratives, the show has earned its cult status—and Season 4 is looking to continue that momentum.
Whether you’re in the mood for sci-fi, satire, comedy, or crime-solving, May’s slate has something for everyone. And with animation taking center stage, it’s clear that these boundary-pushing series are no longer just niche favorites—they’re leading the pack.
