What’s New on Netflix – May 2025: Docs & Games Edition
Behind the Story: Netflix’s Powerful Mix of Reality and Interactive Worlds – May 2025
Netflix continues to blur the boundaries of storytelling in May 2025 with a rich combination of hard-hitting documentaries and immersive games. This month’s content highlights the platform’s dedication to sharing powerful, global stories—from Karol G’s musical journey to deep dives into unsolved crimes and controversial figures in history.
With emotionally charged features like Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders and The Quilters, Netflix is proving that documentaries can be just as gripping and cinematic as fiction—pulling viewers into real-life drama with heart and edge.
On the interactive front, Netflix Games delivers a dynamic layer of engagement. Whether unraveling ethical puzzles in Black Mirror: Thronglets, throwing punches in Street Fighter IV CE, or choosing love paths in Single’s Inferno: Choices, users aren’t just watching anymore—they’re actively shaping the experience.
Together, these offerings represent a bold step into the future of streaming—where truth fuels emotion and gameplay opens new narrative doors. And with Tudum 2025 on the horizon, this month’s lineup feels like just the beginning of what’s to come.
Documentaries – May 2025 on Netflix
May 6 – Untold: Shooting Guards
A continuation of the acclaimed Untold series, this installment likely focuses on hidden or lesser-known stories from the world of basketball or sports culture.
May 8 – Karol G: Tomorrow was Beautiful
A music documentary celebrating the life and rise of Colombian pop sensation Karol G, giving fans a closer look at her artistic journey, performances, and behind-the-scenes moments.
May 9 – A Deadly American Marriage
A true-crime style doc exploring a high-profile or shocking marital case that spirals into mystery or violence.
May 13 – Untold: The Liver King
A deep dive into the internet personality Liver King, unpacking viral fitness culture, performance-enhancing substances, and influencer controversy.
May 14
American Manhunt: Osama bin Laden – A gripping documentary tracing the decade-long global hunt for the world’s most wanted terrorist.
Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story – This British docuseries covers the crimes of two of the UK’s most notorious serial killers, exposing their horrific legacy.
May 16 – The Quilters
Likely a cultural or historical documentary focusing on the tradition and art of quilting—possibly highlighting untold stories from quilting communities.
May 20 – Untold: The Fall of Favre
Another Untold entry, this one possibly covering controversies or a major career collapse involving NFL legend Brett Favre.
May 23 – Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds
A behind-the-scenes look at the U.S. Air Force’s Thunderbirds—elite pilots known for their precision and aerial acrobatics.
May 26 – Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders
A chilling docuseries revisiting the infamous Tylenol poisoning case of the 1980s that changed product safety laws forever.
Games – May 2025 on Netflix
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- Black Mirror: Thronglets – An interactive game or short film possibly tied to the Black Mirror universe, exploring tech and moral choices.
- Street Fighter IV CE – Classic arcade fighting action, now available on Netflix Games.
- Single’s Inferno: Choices – A romantic reality game spinoff where players guide characters through love, drama, and decisions in the style of the hit Korean dating show.
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