The OTTs are prepared to put a smile on your face with a new series of releases scheduled for mid May 2025! Netflix, JioHotstar and Prime Video are going to delight shoppers with amazing and nostalgic films and web series spanning deftly from crime thrillers to crime drama. Make room for some suspense, romance and inspiration, because this month, the pads have it all. Here is your guide to the titles launching between May 26 and May 29, 2025.
1. Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders
Streaming Date: May 26, 2025
Streaming Platform: Netflix
Description: Relive a low point of Chicago history in 1982 with Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders, a documentary that analyses the gruesome cyanide laced Tylenol tragedy. This Netflix documentary aims to peel away the layers of the complex conspiracy that not only shocked the nation but also brought forth dire changes in the public’s safety and surveillance policies. A must watch while questioning what really happened.
2. Criminal Justice: A Family Matter
Streaming From: May 28, 2025
Platform: JioHotstar
Description: This time, Pankaj Tripathi shines once again in the role of lawyer Madhav Mishra in Criminal Justice: A Family Matter, Season 4, where he battles for a physician accused of murdering a nurse in a highly dramatic case. Will truth and justice prevail? Find out on JioHotstar.
3. F1: The Academy
Streaming From: March 29, 2025
Platform: Netflix
Description: Grab your seatbelts for the ultimate ride in F1: The Academy, a seven-episode documentary series centred around the 2024 F1 Academy season, produced by none other than Reese Witherspoon. This Netflix-winning tells the story of young women who shatter the glass ceiling in the field of motorsports. It’s a must-watch for fans of racing and anyone who admires remarkable feats of determination.
4. And Just Like That… Season 3
Available For Streaming On: May 29, 2025
Platform: JioHotstar
Description: The entire And Just Like That… franchise has been Carrie’s life journey, from writing to taking on a new romance, Miranda self-reflecting, and Charlotte embracing the adventures of motherhood. Get ready for nostalgia, laughter, and heartfelt moments with season 3.
5. Dept. Q
Available For Streaming On: May 29, 2025
Platform: Netflix
Description: Matthew Goode takes on the role of Priory School’s DCI Carl Morck in this British crime drama adaptation of Jussi Adler-Olsen’s best seller, Dept. Q. Prontons obsessed with cold cases and burning through piles of research will enjoy this suspenseful and intriguing must-watch detective drama.
6. The Better Sister
Available For Streaming On: May 29, 2025
Platform: Prime Video
Description: Starring Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks as the two sisters, The Better Sister is an exciting adaptation of Alafair Burke’s novel. This drama revolves around the murder accusation of one sister, with the other being estranged and living a different life. Secrets unravel in this gripping drama until the very end.
7. Recovered In The Stars
Starry-eyed dreams are captured in the Korean lvoe tale of Lost in Starlight set at Seoul in the year 2050. The dreams of an astronaut and a muscian become a reality in the year 2050. This title is sure to shed some tears while reverberating nostalgic notes.
Release Update: May 29, 2025
This title will be available on: Netflix
What Makes these New episodes Unskippable
The month of May, 2025 will descover a new world of Unstoppable OTT masters. Be it the romance of recovered In The Stars, or the danger resonating in Crime Investigation drama; there will be something for everyone. The world of emotion wrapped in suspense is ample for exercising binge watching.How to Catch These Releases
Do not forget to mark the dates from May 26–29, 2025 because there are new titles coming up on OTT platforms like Netflix, JioHotstar, and Prime Video. No matter if you’re watching alone or cheersing with brewski during a watch party with friends, these films and series will definitely make you think and feel something. Also, check if the platforms are available in your region.
Conclusion
May 2025 is, without a doubt, going to be amazing month for OTT lovers. With a mix of true crime, legal drama, sports, romance, and more, streaming enthusiasts have the perfect opportunity to binge-watch. May 2025 is going to be great not only for Indians but also for foreigners hoping to enjoy things like the new clash of the families in Criminal Justice: A Family Matter and the third season of the Just Like That… And So I Was. So, just before you pick up the remote, get ready for the these stories which are set to enthrall you so get from snacks and let yourself be whisked away on a rollercoaster ride of emotions.
