May is packed with fresh TV shows and films, from gripping dramas to blockbuster hits. Shrishtii Shah takes a look at the latest releases keeping audiences entertained across different services. MOVIES & TV ADOLESCENCE Adolescence is a haunting family drama wrapped in the shell of a legal thriller. A 13-year-old boy is accused of murder, shaking his family to its core. As the investigation unfolds, the cracks in their seemingly ordinary life begin to show. The series examines themes of guilt, parenting, and the slippery nature of truth. With powerful performances and cinematic visuals, Adolescence has captivated viewers and critics alike. BLACK MIRROR Returning with new episodes, Black Mirror remains as provocative and disturbing as ever. This anthology explores near-futures where technological breakthroughs reflect – and often amplify – our darkest instincts. From artificial intelligence gone rogue to nightmarish social rating systems, each standalone story confronts viewers with uncomfortable questions about ethics, power, and what it means to be human. As always, the show is eerie, stylish and scarily prescient. FRANKLIN To save his daughter, a master counterfeiter must do the unthinkable: reunite with his ex to forge the perfect fake. What unfolds is a tense, emotional heist driven by desperation and genius. Franklin is as much a pulsepounding crime drama as it is a heartfelt story of fatherhood and sacrifice. THUNDERBOLTS* In Thunderbolts*, a ragtag crew of antiheroes is brought together for a mission no one else can – or will – take on. The team includes Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker – each with a shadowed past and reasons to distrust the others. With betrayal lurking around every corner and redemption hanging by a thread, Thunderbolts* promises gritty action, complex dynamics and a deeper look into the darker corners of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. bahrainthismonth.com | MAY 2025 ENTERTAINMENT HUB 58
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