Everything Coming to Hulu in May 2024

Hulu has revealed all of its May 2024 new additions, including the series adaptation of Shardlake, a Japanese game show doc, and Season 5 of The Kardashians. See everything that’s coming (and going) on Hulu this May.

Hulu Originals

Shardlake: Complete Season 1 – May 1

Drenched in mystery, suspense and deception, this four-part drama, based on the first novel in C.J. Sansom’s internationally popular Tudor murder mystery series, is an eerie whodunnit adventure, set in 16th century England during the dissolution of the monasteries. Shardlake’s sheltered life as a lawyer is turned upside down when Cromwell instructs him to investigate the murder of one of his commissioners at a monastery in the remote town of Scarnsea. The commissioner was gathering evidence to close the monastery and it is now imperative for Cromwell’s own political survival that Shardlake both solves the murder and closes the monastery. He leaves Shardlake in no doubt that failure is not an option. Cromwell insists that he is accompanied by Jack Barak to Scarnsea, where the duo are met with hostility, suspicion and paranoia by the monks who fear for their future and will seemingly stop at nothing to preserve their order.

The Contestant: Documentary Premiere – May 2

The Contestant is the incredible true story of a man who lived for 15 months trapped inside a small room, naked, starving and alone … and completely unaware that his life was being broadcast on national TV in Japan, to over 15 million viewers a week.

Prom Dates: Film Premiere – May 3

“Prom Dates” follows best friends Jess and Hannah, who made a pact at 13 to have the perfect senior prom. Despite the impending changes that college will bring over the next four years, the two are committed to honoring their prom pact. But with only 24 hours left before the big event, everything falls apart when they break up with each of their dates. Jess and Hannah are left with one night to find new dates and live out their middle-school fantasies.

Black Twitter: A People’s History: Complete Docuseries – May 9

Based on Jason Parham’s WIRED article “A People’s History of Black Twitter,” this three-part docuseries charts the rise, the movements, the voices and the memes that made Black Twitter an influential and dominant force in nearly every aspect of American political and cultural life.

Past Lies: Complete Season 1 – May 10

“Past Lies” tells the story of a group of women whose stable, successful lives are suddenly shaken when remains of one of their high school classmates, who disappeared during their senior year trip to Mallorca twenty-five years earlier, turn up.

Uncle Samsik: Complete Season 1 – May 15

Set in 1960s Korea, “Uncle Samsik” follows Kim San, an ambitious idealist who is driven to turn his country’s fortunes around. A recipient of an Albright Scholarship, San wants nothing more than to transform his country into an industrial nation and deliver an American level of affluence to the people of Korea. Determined to become a success, San attracts the attention of Pak Doochill (Uncle Samsik) a shady fixer who adapts to any situation and takes whatever steps necessary to help him accomplish his goals. Together, the pair will form an uneasy alliance, navigating the complexities of the established system, united by their shared goal of a prosperous future.

Chief Detective 1958: Complete Season 1 – May 22

In “Chief Detective 1958,” we see Park Yeonghan, a pessimistic detective branded as a rebel after repeatedly defying the country’s military government. Stuck with the depressing task of removing homeless people off the streets of the capital, Yeonghan and his team’s passions will suddenly be reawakened as they work to catch a dangerous killer.

The Kardashians: Season 5 Premiere – May 23

Just when you think life can’t get any faster in the Kardashian Jenner family, they punch it into overdrive. From the big screen to baby bliss, the family continues to defy expectations in all their endeavors. Cameras roll as Kourtney, Kim, Khloé, Kendall, and Kylie navigate contentious sister dynamics, all under the watchful eye of everyone's favorite matriarch, Kris.

Lainey Wilson: Bell Bottom Country: Doc-Style Special Premiere – May 29

ABC News Studios is set to release a new doc-style special showcasing the journey of the GRAMMY® Award-winning country music sensation Lainey Wilson — one of several new projects currently in development by ABC News Studios’ production unit led by Robin Roberts. A decade after embarking on her journey from a rural farming town to pursue her dreams in Nashville, Wilson achieved a remarkable milestone with her first platinum-certified song. Garnering a dedicated following worldwide, she captivated fans with a unique blend of traditional country fused with a modern yet nostalgic style. The upcoming special promises an intimate look into her life and features exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpses from her debut headline shows, candid interviews with Wilson and her loved ones, and much more.

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