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May 2025 is brimming with captivating sci-fi and fantasy series that promise to transport viewers to otherworldly realms and dystopian futures. Here are seven shows premiering this month that you won’t want to miss:
1. The Last of Us: Season 2
Where to Watch: Max
Synopsis: Picking up after the emotional gut punch of Season 1, Joel and Ellie journey deeper into a devastated America now teetering between factions, infection, and impossible moral choices. Season 2 adapts major events from the acclaimed sequel game, introducing Abby, the WLF, and more layers to an already heartbreakingly human story.
Why You Should Watch: This is not just a zombie show—it’s prestige television wrapped in spores and sorrow. With Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey back, a bigger budget, and even bolder storytelling, Season 2 is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about seasons of the year. If Season 1 wrecked you, just wait.
2. Doctor Who: Season 2
Where to Watch: Disney+
Synopsis: The universe’s most eccentric time traveler is back! Ncuti Gatwa returns as the Fifteenth Doctor, joined by Ruby Sunday and new companion Belinda Chandra, as they zip through time and space in the iconic TARDIS. Expect rogue AI, ancient space gods, and moral dilemmas wrapped in sonic screwdrivers.
Why You Should Watch: Doctor Who is in the middle of a stunning creative renaissance. Gatwa brings charisma and emotional depth, and the Disney+ budget makes the special effects look… well, actually special. Whether you’re a veteran Whovian or a first-timer, it’s a great time to hop aboard the TARDIS.
3. Lazarus
Where to Watch: Adult Swim
Synopsis: In the year 2052, the world is enjoying a golden age of peace—until it’s revealed that the miracle drug making it all possible is a ticking time bomb. Enter Lazarus, a covert task force sent to neutralize the threat and uncover the truth behind the drug’s inventor.
Why You Should Watch: This series is anime royalty. Directed by Shinichirō Watanabe (Cowboy Bebop) with fight choreography by John Wick’s Chad Stahelski, it’s a genre mashup of noir, cyberpunk, and pure action glory. Oh, and the soundtrack? Straight fire from Kamasi Washington and Bonobo. Chef’s kiss.
4. Black Mirror: Season 7
Where to Watch: Netflix
Synopsis: The dark tech anthology is back with six fresh episodes that make you want to hug your phone—and then throw it off a cliff. From VR gone rogue to brain-implanted social scores, this season turns up the existential dread to 11.
Why You Should Watch: Nobody does near-future horror like Charlie Brooker. If you enjoy questioning your reality and then texting your friends, “Bro, did you SEE that episode?!,” this is your spring binge.
5. Andor: Season 2
Where to Watch: Disney+
Synopsis: Cassian Andor’s gritty journey from self-serving smuggler to full-on rebel legend hits its final chapter. Expect political espionage, hard choices, and beautifully subtle nods to the greater Star Wars universe.
Why You Should Watch: If Star Wars were a prestige HBO drama, this would be it. No Jedi, no lightsaber duels—just character-driven storytelling, sharp writing, and a grounded look at the cost of rebellion. Even if you’re tired of Tatooine, Andor is worth your time.
While you’re at it: Check out what you should know before watching season 2 and the S2 release schedule.
6. The Handmaid’s Tale: Season 6
Where to Watch: Hulu
Synopsis: As Gilead teeters on the edge of collapse, June, Serena, and the resistance grapple with what freedom really looks like. This final season promises resolution, revenge, and revelations.
Why You Should Watch: It’s been a long and brutal journey, but The Handmaid’s Tale has remained must-watch dystopian drama. With high stakes and some of the best performances on TV, it’s a gripping conclusion to a modern classic.
7. Devil May Cry
Where to Watch: Netflix
Synopsis: Stylish half-demon Dante returns in animated form to blast, slash, and sass his way through waves of monsters and demons. Based on Capcom’s iconic game franchise, the series dives into his origin story with plenty of over-the-top action.
Why You Should Watch: Guns? Check. Swords the size of motorcycles? Check. Smirking demon-slaying antihero in a red trench coat? Absolutely. Fans of Castlevania, Trigun, or just stylish mayhem will eat this up.
8. WondLa: Season 2
Where to Watch: Apple TV+
Synopsis: Eva Nine continues exploring a post-apocalyptic Earth populated by strange aliens and ancient secrets. With new allies, deeper mysteries, and some beautiful visuals, Season 2 raises the stakes.
Why You Should Watch: From the imagination of Tony DiTerlizzi (The Spiderwick Chronicles), WondLa is the rare family-friendly sci-fi adventure that’s both thought-provoking and visually stunning. It’s like Wall-E meets The Last Airbender.
So yeah, forget your taxes and dive into some time travel, AI dread, and demon-slaying. April’s sci-fi and fantasy lineup has something for every kind of nerd. And check out our list of 10 sci-fi shows that were cancelled way too early.