Five Netflix releases to keep an eye out for this week
Neither does everyone like change, nor is everyone a flagbearer of it. Yet, irrespective of their allegiance, everyone agrees that it is, after all, the only constant. And since the streaming momentum is all about owning up to the shifting tides, Netflix has a weekly lineup in place to ensure the audience doesn’t just thrive; they practically surf on it.
While Netflix has been teasing this May lineup since the beginning of the year, now that we’re more than a week into the month, it’s safe to say that viewers are still reeling from everything the streamer has had to offer so far.
Although that’s the ultimate indicator of a blockbuster screen time, it also leaves users less than a minute to prepare for all that’s coming to Netflix this week.
So, for those scratching their heads about how to fit them all in, here are five Netflix releases to keep an eye out for this week and leave those worries behind.
Five Netflix releases to watch out for this week
Nemesis (Courtney A Kemp and Tani Marole, 2026)
From hard-hitting crime thrillers to gripping mystery thrillers, Netflix has spoiled viewers with choice this May. But the next on the lineup belongs to neither sub-genre, as the gritty new heist thriller, Nemesis, is set to blow their minds once and for all. Scheduled for release on May 14th, the Netflix series, co-created by Courtney A Kemp and Tani Marole, promises to illuminate a high-stakes world of burglary.
Nemesis centres on two men, operating on opposite sides of the law, who showcase what follows when a skilled criminal runs into a genius detective. The Netflix thriller starts as a subversion of the heist genre, complete with thrilling do-or-die stakes, tense family dynamics, and fast-paced action, that ultimately shapes up to be an analysis of everything that makes and breaks us. So, if you haven’t already, save the dates!
Soul Mate (Shunki Hashizume, 2026)
Also slated for release on May 14th is the highly anticipated LGBT Japanese drama, Soul Mate, starring the fan-favourite Alice in Borderland actor Hayato Isomura, alongside Ok Taec Yeon. Consider this your final reminder, and make sure to mark your calendars! The eight-episode series tells the story of Ryu Narutaki, who, after unwillingly upending his best friend’s life, leaves Japan and everything else behind.
While he nearly faces death in a foreign country, Ryu is fortunately saved by a Korean boxer named Johan Hwang. Although Johan is undoubtedly a saviour, what becomes clear with time is that he is also Ryu’s soulmate. Despite being brought together by fate, they embark on a journey that takes them through Berlin, Seoul, and Tokyo, telling the love story of two young men, spanning the course of a decade.
Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine (Albert Pintó, David Barrocal, and José Manuel Cravioto, 2026)
Turns out, Nemesis is not the only heist thriller coming your way this week. From the Money Heist creator, Álex Pina, Berlin and the Lady with an Armine is set to knock on your Netflix doors on May 15th. Following Berlin and the Jewels of Paris in 2023, the new Netflix series brings back the iconic titular character, starring Pedro Alonso, to the forefront, shifting from Paris to Spain, but way before his Royal Mint of Spain burglary.
Set in Seville, Berlin and the Lady with an Ermine takes place in an earlier period of Berlin’s life, when he and Damián reunite the gang to rob Leonard da Vinci’s iconic painting, Lady with an Ermine, after being hired by the Duke of Málaga. But when the job turns into a weapon for blackmail, Berlin is filled with a raging urge to turn the tables, setting the stage for a series packed with action, betrayal, and romance.
The Crash (Gareth Johnson, 2026)
Up next in the queue is a ground-shattering Netflix documentary, The Crash, premiering May 15th, which sheds light on the tragic 2022 Ohio-based incident that shook the Strongsville community to the core. A 17-year-old was driving home with her boyfriend and his friend from a high school graduation party when the car crashed into the side of a brick building at a speed of 100kmph, killing two.
The Crash explores the events of the night, the shifting narratives surrounding the incident, and the development of what seemed like a tragic accident into an investigation of a calculated crime. The documentary delves into the volatile relationship between the survivors, examining the death of the passengers and the evidence that led to the murderer’s subsequent conviction.
The WONDERfools (Yoo Yin-sik, 2026)
The fifth and final title on the weekly roster is a superhero comedy, The WONDERfools, releasing also on May 15th. Set in 1999 amidst a widespread superstitious apocalyptic panic, the South Korean series follows a group of socially awkward neighbourhood misfits in Haeseong City who unexpectedly gain defective superpowers.
Although they cannot control their powers, well, at least not fully, when the chaos spreads rapidly, they’re forced to learn to manage their chaotic abilities not only to protect themselves but also the townspeople as villainous threats start to surface. The WONDERfools shines light on these struggling heroes as they prepare to break ground in the realm of impossibilities.