May 20 major TV shows: Hollywood, The Great and new episodes of Rick and Morty

May premieres

1. Trying

Trying

• Comedy.
• UK, 2020.
• Premiere date: May 1.

Jason and Nikki are happy together, but they just can't have a baby. The couple has to go through many trials that will only make them closer.

Despite a serious dramatic idea, the show will have a lot of humor. It was not for nothing that excellent comedians were taken on the main roles: Rafe Spoll, known for films Edgar Wright, and Esther Smith, who shone in the sitcoms Uncle and Cook.

2. Hollywood

Hollywood

• Drama, historical.
• USA, 2020.
• Premiere date: May 1.

New series from the creator "American Horror StoryRyan Murphy talks about young actors who are struggling to make their way in post-war Hollywood.

There is no doubt that the author will add many social themes to the plot. But still, many people love Murphy for the stunningly beautiful picture. And in a retro project he has where to turn around.

3. Loading

Upload

• Science fiction, comedy.
• USA, 2020.
• Premiere date: May 1.

Humanity has devised a way to choose for itself options for the afterlife. After a sudden death, Nathan finds himself in his own paradise, where he meets the girl Nora. Now he needs to get used to a new kind of existence, and Nora needs to learn how to combine human everyday life with work in Nathan's “paradise”.

This project was invented by Greg Daniels - the author of the American version “Office"And the series" Parks and Recreation Areas ". So the audience will definitely have a very bright humor.

4. Maelstrom

The eddy

• Drama, musical.
• UK, Germany, USA, 2020.
• Premiere date: May 8.

American pianist Elliot Udo settled in a small Parisian club. True, the institution often brings losses. The hero gets involved with criminals, but soon meets his 15-year-old daughter. Now he will have to radically change his life.

The series was created by two famous authors: "Obsession" and "La-La Landa" director Damien Chazelle and scriptwriter of "Dregs"Dark beginnings"Jack Thorne. Therefore, amazing music and a cool plot are guaranteed.

5. Solar opposites

Solar Opposites

• Science fiction, comedy.
• USA, 2020.
• Premiere date: May 8.

Several aliens escape from a dying planet and crash on Earth. They are forced to pretend to be ordinary people, but they just cannot get used to human society.

One of the authors "Rick and Morty»Justin Roiland conceived this project back in 2015, but it has only now come to fruition. For production, he teamed up with Adult Swim writer and producer Mike McMahan.

6. I know it's true

I know this much is true

• Drama.
• USA, 2020.
• Premiere date: May 11.

Mark Ruffalo will play twin brothers Dominic and Thomas, one of whom suffers from schizophrenia. Together they have to go through the difficulties of life: betrayal, love and a midlife crisis.

Initially, they wanted to release the series in April, but due to quarantine, the production timeline has shifted. Now, one of HBO's most anticipated projects of the spring, kicks off in mid-May.

7. Great

The great

• Comedy, historical.
• Australia, UK, 2020.
• Premiere date: May 15.

The comedy series from Hulu tells the story of the formation of Empress Catherine II. The young daughter of a German prince comes to Russia and decides to change the order in the country. To do this, she only needs to kill her husband, start a feud with the church, confuse the military and win the judges over to her side.

Of course, the "Great" will only follow the real story in the most general terms. First of all, the authors rely on black humor and bright actors.

8. White lines

Whie lines

• Drama, detective.
• UK, Spain, 2020.
• Premiere date: May 15.

Zoe Walker comes to Ibiza to investigate the death of her brother, a famous DJ. He disappeared 20 years ago, but the body was found only now. The heroine has to plunge into the world of money, filled with temptations and deception.

The project from the author of "Paper House" Alex Pina was picked up by the producers of one of the most expensive Netflix series "Crown». This means that a great video sequence will definitely be added to the twisted plot.

9. Through the snow

Snowpiercer

• Drama, thriller, fantasy.
• USA, 2020.
• Premiere date: May 18.

After a global catastrophe on Earth, a new ice age began. The few survivors took up residence in the giant train, where different sections of society were divided into carriages. The poor starve in the tail, and the elite feast in the head of the train.

The series, like film of the same name 2013, based on the graphic novel Le Transperceneige. For TNT, it became a real long-term construction, even the pilot episode had to be redone several times. But the heroes will not just move from the tail to the head of the train - the authors promise to complicate the plot.

10. Stargirl

Stargirl

• Science fiction, action, adventure.
• USA, 2020.
• Premiere date: May 19.

High school student Courtney Whitmore learns that her father was an assistant superhero. She also finds a staff with which you can fly, create a protective field and shoot energy. Then Courtney decides to assemble a new team of superheroes.

The joint project of the streaming service DC Universe and The CW channel will join the large-scale "Arrow Universe". Therefore, in the future, viewers will probably expect crossovers with Flash, Supergirl and other TV shows.

11. Love life

• Comedy, melodrama.
• USA, 2020.
• Premiere date: May 27.

The new HBO Max streaming service kicks off on May 27 with a ton of unique content. Love Life will be one of the first original projects of the site.

Anna Kendrick will play in the first season of this anthology. The series will tell the story of the heroine, from her first love to her last novel, to show how each person affects loved ones.

12. Space Forces

Space force

• Comedy.
• USA, 2020.
• Premiere date: May 29.

The series from Greg Daniels and Steve Carell will tell about the people who must create a new type of American troops to maintain security in outer space.

The first mention of the project appeared almost immediately after US President Donald Trump really ordered the creation of the space forces. So the authors clearly want to make fun of this initiative.

13. Central park

Central park

• Comedy.
• USA, 2020.
• Premiere date: May 29.

The Tillerman family lives in Central Park and takes care of it. In addition to raising two children and everyday work, manager Owen and his wife, journalist Page, have to fight off the heiress of the Bitsy Brandenham Hotel, who dreams of building up a park.

Already by the visual series, it is easy to guess that the creator is working on the animated series “Bob's DinerLauren Bouchard This means that we can expect exactly the same light life humor.

New seasons of familiar TV series

1. Billions

Billions

• Drama.
• USA, 2016 - present.
• Season 5 premiere: May 4.
• IMDb: 8.4.

New York billionaire Bobby Axelrod does not hesitate to make money in less honest ways. He is confronted by prosecutor Chuck Rhodes, who has long dreamed of pinning a businessman.

Due to quarantine, the authors did not manage to finish the fifth season of the series, but decided not to postpone it. Viewers will be shown seven episodes, and then the project will go on hiatus. Billions will return to air when the channel can complete production.

2. Rick and Morty

Rick and morty

• Science fiction, comedy.
• United States, 2013 - present.
• Premiere of the 2nd half of the 4th season: May 4th.
• IMDb: 9.2.

Rough and sometimes insane, but ingenious inventor Rick Sanchez and his grandson Morty travel around different worlds, constantly getting into trouble. But problems do not stop them: each new adventure looks even crazier.

The authors divided the fourth season into two halves. Five episodes were released in November, and the same number will air in May. Well, the prospects for the animated series are great: Dan Harmon and Justin Royland signed a contract with Adult Swim for 70 episodes.

3. Dead to me

Dead to me

• Drama, comedy.
• USA, 2019 - present.
• Season 2 premiere: 8 May.
• IMDb: 8.1.

After her husband's death, Jen Harding meets an unbalanced Judy in a support group. Suddenly, a real friendship is struck between two dissimilar women.

The unusual black comedy made it to the top 10 most watched Netflix series in the US for 2019 and received Golden Globe and Emmy nominations. Of course, no one doubted the sequel.

4. A hundred

The 100

• Science fiction, drama.
• USA, 2014-2020.
• Season 7 premiere: May 21.
• IMDb: 7.7.

Earth civilization was destroyed by nuclear war. All survivors live on a ship in orbit. 97 years later, a hundred juvenile delinquents are sent to the surface of the planet to test its suitability for life.

It is already known that the seventh season will be the final for the long-running series. However, the authors are developing a prequel, the action of which will unfold immediately after apocalypse and tell about the survivors.

5. Homecoming

Homecoming

• Drama, thriller.
• United States, 2018 - present.
• Season 5 premiere: May 22.
• IMDb: 7.5.

The main character, played by Janelle Monet, wakes up in a canoe floating on the river. A woman cannot remember who she is, or how she got into such an unusual environment.

Series from the authorMister Robot"Sam Esmail is built on the principle of an anthology. Julia Roberts starred in the first season. But now she remains only a producer, and the sequel will tell a completely new story.

6. Genius

Genius

• Drama, biography.
• USA, 2017 - present.
• Season 3 premiere: May 26.
• IMDb: 8.4.

Each season of a National Geographic biopic is about a historical figure who has had a major impact on science or culture.

The third season will tell about singer Aretha Franklin - one of the greatest female vocalists of all time and the first a woman, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

7. SHIELD agents

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

• Science fiction, thriller.
• USA, 2013–2020.
• Season 7 premiere: May 28.
• IMDb: 7.5.

The longest running series included in cinematic universe, ends. Agent Colson and his team continue to save the world from all kinds of dangers.

In the final season, the main characters will travel to the past, part of the action will unfold in the 30s of the XX century.