Stream ‘The Boys’ finale, Colberts’ final ‘Late Show’ this week
Stream ‘The Boys’ finale, Colberts’ final ‘Late Show’ this week
See the best of the new streaming premieres arriving on top services each day this week below!
May has already been a big month for new TV releases, with shows like “Lord of the Flies” and “M.I.A.” consuming audience attention across the United States. Just this weekend, fans were treated to the release of “Dutton Ranch,” the hotly anticipated new Taylor Sheridan series set in the “Yellowstone” universe.
Does the hit parade march on this week? We’ll run through our top list of new TV shows and movie premieres to stream each day below; check out what we’ve found and give yourself something to look forward to!
Something to stream every day this week
Monday, May 18
‘FBI’ Season 8 finale | CBS, watch with a five-day free trial of DIRECTV
The team at New York’s FBI office has never faced a case like this one before. The elite unit is accustomed to bringing its crime-fighting talents to bear on the world’s most hardened criminals, but this time, the threat is coming from within.
The theft of a bioweapon from an unwitting defector forces the team to work with an old foe to secure the lethal pathogen and prevent an outbreak in New York City that could devastate the population. Also, OA’s future on the team is put into question in this jaw-dropping season finale.
Tuesday, May 19
‘The Nightmare Upstairs: What Happened to Ty and Bryn’ limited series premiere | Hulu
What starts as a whirlwind romance and Vegas wedding spirals into a bitter custody battle marked by allegations of abuse and parental alienation The Nightmare Upstairs: What Happened to Ty and Bryn?” is the latest true crime special to arrive on Hulu, reigniting a story that shocked the nation.
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When allegations of abuse irrevocably fracture a Utah family, a bitter custody battle ensues. After the court orders the children into a controversial reunification program, Ty and Bryn take matters into their own hands by barricading themselves in a bedroom for 54 days, livestreaming their protest, and turning an intimate family crisis into a national viral reckoning.
Wednesday, May 20
‘The Boys’ series finale | Prime Video
Can “The Boys” stick the landing? Fan reviews of the show’s fifth season leave the impression that it may be headed for a disappointing finish, but whether or not that’s true, it might come down to the series finale. Will “The Boys” go out with a bang or a whimper? You’ll have to tune in to find out.
Butcher’s super-charged tumor, along with his old consort Joe Kessler, has driven him past the point of genocidal madness as he careens toward a final showdown with Homelander. Will his crazed plan come to fruition at long last?
Thursday, May 21
“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” final episode | CBS, watch with a three-day free trial of Hulu + Live TV
When David Letterman retired from “The Late Show” in 2015, it was thought that no comedian would be able to fill the shoes he was leaving behind. But when Stephen Colbert slid into the host chair, audiences around the world responded with glee.
In what some critics have interpreted as a move by the conservative Ellison family to de-platform a top critic of the Trump administration, CBS has opted to move on from Colbert. Thursday will be his last show, with guests Jon Stewart and Steven Spielberg set to join him.
Friday, May 22
‘The Bride!’ streaming premiere | HBO Max
The life of a monster is a lonely one indeed. Frankenstein’s creation knows it all too well; no one wants to spend their romantic hours with a hulking, reanimated corpse, especially one who doesn’t appreciate a candle-lit dinner.
Fed up with flying solo, Frankenstein travels back to the hustle and bustle of 1930s Chicago. There, he seeks out the brilliant scientist Dr. Euphronious to create a companion for him. Soon, The Bride is born, but what comes next is something none of them could have imagined.
Saturday, May 23
‘When I Said I Do’ original movie premiere | Lifetime, watch with a subscription to Philo
Eric Johnson and Sarah Drew star in this new Lifetime original movie, which is inspired by country music legend Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black’s duet of the same name. The pair executive-produced the movie and will even make an appearance.
Philo
Philo is a live TV streaming service designed for entertainment lovers, offering flexible ways to watch without the high price of traditional TV bundles. The service now features two paid plans — Essential and Bundle+ — alongside its existing free streaming offering, giving customers a range of options depending on how much live and premium content they want.
Part of Lifetime’s “Love of a Lifetime” slate, “When I Said I Do” delivers elevated romance grounded in emotional, authentic storytelling, connecting with audiences through stories of second chances and enduring love. Let a little romance blossom in your living room this spring!
Sunday, May 24
‘Rick and Morty’ Season 9 premiere | Cartoon Network, watch with a subscription to YouTube TV
Got your portal jumper warmed up? Then it’s time to jump back into the multiverse with existence’s worst guide. Season 9 promises bigger, bolder, and more ambitious adventures than ever before, featuring the most famed exploration duo of them all.
As the show’s creative team puts it: “Rick and Morty is back, baby! Season Nine is all certified bangers. No AI slop! Just Grade A organic slop, made by real humans with real human traits like back hair and cysts. Please watch, or we’ll have neglected our families for nothing.”