Reached the end of a binge and ready for something new? Prime Video may offer your next small-screen fixation.
Amazon’s streaming service is the place to visit for can’t-miss originals such as The Boys and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. With new shows premiering frequently, such as the postapocalyptic drama Fallout, you can choose a fresh release or start a series you’ve had on the back burner.
Prime Video is now ad-supported and charges an extra fee to remove commercials. Read on for this month’s new releases and a collection of the best shows on the streamer.
What’s new on Prime Video in May
Note: These descriptions are taken from Prime Video press releases and lightly edited for style.
May 15
- Overcompensating, season 1 premiere (2025- ): Comedy. The series is about the wild, chaotic journey of Benny, a closeted former football player and homecoming king, as he becomes fast friends with Carmen, a high school outsider.
May 20
- Motorheads, season 1 premiere (2025- ): Drama. The series is the adrenaline-filled story of a group of outsiders who form an unlikely friendship over a mutual love of automobiles.
May 22
- Earnhardt, season 1 premiere (2025- ): Documentary. The series explores the legendary racing career and complex family dynamics of NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt.
May 27
- The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy, season 2 premiere (2024- ): Adult animated comedy. The series follows daring surgeons Dr. Sleech and Dr. Klak, who frequently risk everything to take on the most dangerous cases in the universe.
May 29
- The Better Sister, season 1 premiere (2025- ): Thriller. The series is based on a book by Alafair Burkeis and about the things that drive sisters apart and ultimately bring them back together.
Best Amazon Prime Video original TV shows
This list focuses on shows that have premiered a new season since 2020.