May’s scorching heat is no match for Netflix’s sizzling lineup of new shows and films hitting your screens in 2025! As Manila swelters, it’s the perfect excuse to stay indoors, kick back, cozy up with a cold drink and binge the latest streaming shows and films. From The Devil’s Plan’s brainy battles to Fear Street: Prom Queen’s creepy thrills and Tastefully Yours’ sweet sparks, there’s a story for every Pinoy binge-watcher. Ready to plan your watch party? Here’s your ClickTheCity guide to Netflix’s must-see picks this month. What’s topping your list? 

YOUR TOP PICK THIS MONTH

The Devil’s Plan (Series)
Launch Date: May 6

The Devil’s Plan pits a Go legend, poker pro, Hollywood actor, news anchor, and lawyer against each other in a high-stakes battle of wits. Who’ll outsmart the rest? Perfect for fans of Squid Game’s strategic chaos.

Why Watch? Mind-bending fun that’ll keep you guessing. 

DIVERSE SELECTIONS

The Four Seasons (Series)
Launch Date: May 1

The decades-long friendship between three married couples is tested when one divorces, complicating their tradition of quarterly weekend getaways.

Fear Street: Prom Queen (Film)
Launch Date: May 23

Shadyside High’s 1988 prom is a bloodbath! Underdog Lori battles cutthroat rivals for prom queen, but a killer’s picking off candidates. Starring Fina Strazza and Ariana Greenblatt, this Fear Street chapter is peak retro horror.

Why Watch? Creepy vibes for your late-night binge.

Our Unwritten Seoul (Series)
Launch Date: May 24

Twin sisters—one from Seoul, one from the countryside—swap lives in this fun, fish-out-of-water drama. Chaos and heart ensue!

Why Watch? A light, bingeable gem. 

F1: The Academy (Sports Series)
Launch Date: May 28

Rev up for F1: The Academy! Follow 15 top female drivers tearing up the tracks in this pulse-racing docu-series from Hello Sunshine.

Why Watch? High-speed thrills for sports lovers.

SWEEPING ROMANCE

FOREVER (Series)
Launch Date: May 8

Reunited as teens, two childhood friends fall deeply in love, experiencing the joy and heartache of a first romance that will change their lives forever.

Tastefully Yours (Series)
Launch Date: May 12

Sparks–and maybe love–fly in Jeonju’s tiny little restaurant. A food conglomerate heir obsessed with finding the best recipes finds them, and love, in a one-table restaurant.

Dear Hongrang (Series)
Launch Date: May 16

When a long-missing heir returns with lost memories, love and suspicion entwine. Is he truly Hongrang, or a stranger disturbing hearts and family ties?

Ex Ex Lovers (Film)
Launch Date: May 20

MarJo is back! Jolina Magdangal and Marvin Agustin ignite ‘90s nostalgia in this kilig-packed rom-com. Joy (Jolina) jets to Valletta, Malta, to convince her ex, Ced (Marvin), to walk their daughter, SC (Loisa Andalio), downthe aisle. Their plan to delay SC’s wedding to Joey (Juan Karlos Labajo) sparks old flames. Directed by JP Habac, it’s a heartfelt nod to Labs Kita… Okey Ka Lang? fans. Manila’s rom-com lovers, get ready!

Why Watch? A funny, heartfelt nostalgia fest. #ExExLovers

GRIPPING THRILLERS

Love, Death & Robots: Volume 4 (Series)
Launch Date: May 15

Dinosaur gladiators, messianic cats, string-puppet rock stars — it can only be Love, Death + Robots. The fourth volume, presented by Tim Miller (Deadpool, Terminator: Dark Fate) and David Fincher (Mindhunter, The Killer), sees Jennifer Yuh Nelson (Kung Fu Panda 2, Season 3’s “Kill Team Kill” return as supervising director for ten startling shorts showcasing the series’ signature, award-winning style of bleeding-edge animation, horror, sci-fi, and humor. Buckle up.

Sirens (Series)
Launch Date: May 22

Devon thinks her sister Simone has a really creepy relationship with her new boss, the enigmatic socialite Michaela Kell. Michaela’s cult-ish life of luxury is like a drug to Simone, and Devon has decided it’s time for an intervention, but she has no idea what a formidable opponent Michaela will be. Told over the course of one explosive weekend at The Kells’ lavish beach estate, Sirens is an incisive, sexy, and darkly funny exploration of women, power, and class.

Dept. Q (Series)
Launch Date: May 29

A brash but brilliant detective (Matthew Goode) leads a cold case unit in this Edinburgh-based drama by the writer and director of “The Queen’s Gambit”.

MORE FOR YOUR MUST-WATCH LIST

Unseen: Season 2 (Series)
Launch Date: May 2

In the wake of tragedy, Zenzi is forced to trust those who put her behind bars. Will her newfound desire for freedom finally put her grief to rest?

Full Speed: Season 2 (Sports Series)
Launch Date: May 7

In the race for the 2024 NASCAR championship, this high-octane documentary series gets closer than ever to the drama on and off the track.

Blood of Zeus: Season 3 (Series)
Launch Date: May 8

Set loose from captivity and burning for revenge, the king of the Titans swears to crush the Olympian gods and reclaim the power they stole from him.

The Royals (Series)
Launch Date: May 9

When charming Prince Aviraaj meets Sophia, a self-made girl boss, the worlds of royalty and startups collide in a whirlwind of romance and ambition.

Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story (Documentary)
Launch Date: May 14

Recently discovered police recordings and first-person accounts tell the story of Fred and Rose West, two of the UK’s most prolific murderers.

Snakes and Ladders (Series)
Launch Date: May 14

An ambitious but overlooked teacher wants to be head of a prestigious school, but must climb a slippery ladder of lies and corruption to reach the top.

Bet (Series)
Launch Date: May 15

At a private school where gambling determines social status, a skillful new student with a mysterious past is shaking things up — and betting on revenge.

My Future You (Film)
Launch Date: May 15

Lex meets Karen on a dating app — but he’s in 2009 and she’s in 2024. Through the time gap, he helps change her past, while reshaping his future.

Secrets We Keep (Series)
Launch Date: May 15

When a neighbor’s au pair vanishes from her wealthy suburb, Cecilie seeks answers — and unravels secrets that shatter her seemingly perfect world.

Tyler Perry’s She The People (Series)
Launch Date: May 22

As she tries to shine in politics, Mississippi’s first Black lieutenant governor must manage her zany family and overcome a boss who’s stuck in the past.

Lost in Starlight (Film)
Launch Date: COMING SOON

When an astronaut leaves Earth for Mars, the vast infinite space divides star-crossed lovers in this animated romance that crosses the cosmos.

With temperatures continuing to soar across the country, Netflix’s May 2025 lineup is a welcome escape from the scorching outdoors. From explosive mysteries and twisted love stories to high-speed sports drama and animated cosmic adventures, it’s the perfect time to chill—literally and figuratively—with your next favorite binge. So stay cool, stay hydrated, and let Netflix take care of the entertainment.

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All titles and dates are subject to change.