May is a big month for reality TV on Hulu First, the undisputed queen of the genre returns for the latest season of "The Kardashians," Freeform's series "Royal Rules of Ohio," featuring a literal descendant of Ghanaian royalty living in Ohio, as new sisters try to capture Kardashian glory The story Chef Gordon Ramsay, a familiar face on reality TV, returns in new seasons of FOX's "Food Stars" and "MasterChef" Plus, a documentary about a Japanese TV personality explores the dark side of reality TV
Other new Hulu Originals include the British historical mystery series "Shardlake," Korean dramas "Uncle Samsik" and "Chief Detective 1958," and a feature on country music superstar Rainey Wilson
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The story of aspiring Japanese comedian Nasubi is so outlandish that it seems impossible to believe, making it a perfect subject for documentary: In one of the early experiments in reality television that began in 1998, Nasubi is trapped naked in a small apartment with no supplies, and is awarded a magazine sweepstakes He spent more than a year in solitude He spent more than a year in solitude, unaware that his entire life was being broadcast live rather than being recorded for later projects [In a feature-length documentary that premiered at last year's Toronto International Film Festival, filmmaker Claire Titley examines the ethical issues of Nasubi's experience She offers a glimpse into the distorted aspects of Japanese pop culture that made Nasubi a household name as a victim of kidnapping and torture for entertainment
Premiered May 2 on Hulu
The third season of this unlikely hit follows the acquisition by actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenny of the Welsh city of Wrexham's soccer ("soccer" to the unsympathetic Americans) team, which also It continues to depict the unlikely rise of the city This is a likeable docu-series about a pair of celebrities who do more than simply lend their names to investment properties They are directly involved in the development of the team and its standing within the English soccer league
Their efforts have paid off, and in the third season (postponed from its original April premiere), the team has earned a new position in the National League, where they will face more intense and high-level competition This season will also focus on Wrexham's women's soccer team, expanding the scope of the popular series that combines the self-deprecating humor of Hollywood stars with the excitement of sporting achievement
Premieres May 3 on Hulu
With earnest and endearing films like "Big Time Adolescence," "Plan B," and "Crush," teen-focused production company American High has found a rewarding niche Prom Dates, a mix of goofy comedy and heartfelt bonding, looks to be another winner Julia Lester and Antonia Gentry star as teenage best friends determined to have the perfect graduation prom, despite being without their dates 24 hours before the dance competition
No doubt there are plenty of ridiculous obstacles to overcome in order to have the prom of your dreams As one might expect from past "American High" films, both the silliness and the lessons learned will be portrayed in a charming and sincere manner
Premieres May 3 on Hulu
It's easy to forget that Twitter was once a positive force for connection and change, as it has transformed into the hellhole that is the Elon Musk-owned X This three-part documentary series looks back at a particularly vibrant niche of the once thriving social network Based on an article by Jason Parham for Wired magazine, "Black Twitter" portrays the community of black creators and activists who came to prominence through their presence on Twitter
Directed by Prentice Penny, showrunner of Insecure, Black Twitter features interviews with key figures both online and off, including W Kamau Bell, Roxane Gay, and Gemile Hill It captures a fleeting but essential moment when a major cultural force emerged from a group of marginalized voices given an unfiltered platform
Premieres May 9 on Hulu
If there is one constant in reality TV, it is the Kardashian While other reality stars burn brightly but quickly burn out, Kim Kardashian and her extended family have been genre royalty since their show "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" premiered on E in 2007 After nearly 14 years on E After airing, the Kardashians found a new home on Hulu in 2022, retitled "The Kardashians," but little else has changed
Kim and her sisters Kourtney, Khloe, Kylie, Kendall, their mother Kris, and their various significant others and children navigate the world of fame and their family dynamics as the camera captures their carefully cultivated activities The fifth season of "The Kardashians" promises to explore their multiple business ventures and Kim's burgeoning acting career, along with all the requisite family drama
Premieres May 23 on Hulu
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May 1 Apollo 18, 2011 The Libertine, 2004
May 7 War Dogs, 2016
May 11 The Last Unicorn" 1982
May 13 Empire of Light" 2022
May 14 The Brass Teapot, 2012 The Cleaner, 2021 Dior and Me, 2014 Dramarama, 2020 Elena Andon, 2010 Enron: The Smartest Guys In The Room, 2005 Etruscan Smile, 2018 Hurricane Bianca, 2016 One Last Thing, 2005 Pit Stop, 2013 Sordid Lives, 2000 We The Animals, 2018
May 15 The Fabulous Filipino Brothers, 2021 Pop Star Never Stop Never Stopping, 2016 Tiger Rising, 2021
May 16 Under the Eiffel Tower, 2018
May 18 Sophie's Choice, 1982
May 25 How to Please a Woman, 2022
May 30 Elvis, 2022
May 31 Alien vs Predator Requiem, 2007 Ali" 2001 Bad Teacher" 2011 Beasts of the Southern Wild, 2012 Bend It Like Beckham, 2003 The Big Lebowski, 1998 Blockers, 2018 Dangerous Beauty, 1998 The Descendants, 2011 Divergent, 2014 Divergent Series, 2015 Divergent Series, 2016 Don't Worry Darling, 2022 Dune, 2021 Drive Angry 3D, 2011 Epic, 2011 Ever After, 1998 Firehouse Dog", 2007 Hitchhiking Guide to the Galaxy, 2005 Huntsman: Winter's War, 2016 Ice Age: Continental Drift, 2012 Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom, 2018 Kingdom Come, 2001 LA Confidential, 1997 Little Ours, 2017 Life of Pi, 2012 Mastermind, 2016 Melancholia, 2011 Night School, 2018 No Good Deed, 2014 Oceans 11, 2001 Oceans 12, 2004 Oceans 13, 2007 Pokemon Detective Pikachu, 2019 Salt, 2010 Scarface, 1983 Sexy Beast, 2001 Shark Tale, 2004 Street Kings, 2008 Taken" 2009 Takers" 2010 Thank You Smoking, 2006 Thirteen" 2003 Tree of Life" 2011 Tyler Perry "Madea Big Happy Family" 2011 Tyler Perry, Madea Goes to Jail, 2009 A Walk in the Woods" 2015 The Upside, 2017 Win Win, 2011 The Wrestler, 2008 21 & Over" 2013
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