New Shows and Returning Favorites: May 2026 TV Lineup Announced
May 2026 TV Lineup: New Shows and Returning Favorites

May 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting month for television, with a diverse array of new series and returning favorites set to premiere. From spy thrillers to college dramas, here's a comprehensive look at what's coming your way.

Citadel Season 2

Premiering on May 6, 2026, Citadel returns for a second season of heart-racing spy action. The series follows elite operatives Mason Kane (Richard Madden), Nadia Sinh (Priyanka Chopra Jonas), and Bernard Orlick (Stanley Tucci) as they navigate a world of betrayal and high-stakes espionage. After their legendary agency was destroyed by Manticore, a ruthless network backed by powerful families, a terrifying new threat emerges, pulling the trio back into action. They must recruit an unlikely team of skilled new operatives and launch a globe-spanning mission to stop a conspiracy that could reshape humanity. With blockbuster action, shocking betrayals, and an expanded ensemble of mysterious agents, the stakes have never been higher. In this world, anyone could be friend or foe.

Love is Never Gone

Arriving on May 8, 2026, Love is Never Gone tells the story of Teo (Joshua Garcia), a devoted son who dreams of a better life for his family. He falls victim to Yana (Ivana Alawi), a cunning thief known as "Chameleon," but soon learns she steals out of desperation to care for her sick mother. What begins in anger turns into love, forged through shared loss and sacrifice. However, Yana's ties to a crime syndicate lead to betrayal and Teo's wrongful imprisonment, leaving him convinced she destroyed him. Years later, pardoned and back in the Philippines, Teo tries to rebuild his life, only to discover that Ace Verona's (Jameson Blake) wife, Gem, is the very image of Yana. As he infiltrates her world seeking justice, he uncovers dangerous secrets about the powerful Verona family and the shocking truth about Gem's sacrifice to free him. Caught between love, betrayal, and the corruption of a ruthless clan, Teo is forced into a final reckoning where passion, vengeance, and survival collide, proving that love endures even after betrayal.

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Good Omens Season 3

On May 13, 2026, Good Omens returns for a third season. The beloved and unlikely duo – angel Aziraphale (Michael Sheen) and demon Crowley (David Tennant) – face their most epic and personal adventure yet. Their millennia-long friendship has been fractured ever since Aziraphale accepted the offer to return to Heaven, leaving Crowley behind. Now, as the newly appointed Supreme Archangel, Aziraphale is tasked with overseeing the Second Coming, a monumental responsibility that weighs heavily on him, made worse when his plans cause consternation among the other angels. Meanwhile, heartbroken Crowley finds himself at rock bottom, wandering the streets of Soho. As the fate of the universe hangs in the balance, Aziraphale and Crowley must confront their relationship, heal old wounds, and rediscover their bond. From navigating London's gangsters to thwarting Hellish threats, they face personal betrayals and the complexities of their own emotions in this timeless expedition. Together, they must decide whether their friendship – and the world itself – is worth saving.

Off Campus

Also premiering on May 13, 2026, Off Campus is a college soap based on the bestselling book series. It follows an elite ice hockey team and the women in their lives as they grapple with love, heartbreak, and self-discovery. Forging deep friendships and enduring bonds, they navigate the complexities that come with transitioning into adulthood. Season 1 focuses on the sexy and fun "opposites attract" romance between quiet songwriter Hannah and Briar University's all-star hockey athlete Garrett.

It's Not Like That Season 1

Premiering on May 15, 2026, It's Not Like That follows Malcolm (Scott Foley), a pastor who is a recently widowed dad of three, and Lori (Erinn Hayes), who is newly divorced with two teens. Their families once did everything together, but now Malcolm and Lori must navigate their newly minted singledom with parenthood. Is this the beginning of a love story? It's not like that. Or is it?

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Spider-Noir

On May 27, 2026, Spider-Noir swings onto screens. This live-action series is based on the Marvel comic Spider-Man Noir. It tells the story of Ben Reilly (Nicolas Cage), a seasoned, down-on-his-luck private investigator in 1930s New York, who is forced to grapple with his past life following a deeply personal tragedy as the city's one and only superhero.