M-Net & M-Net Movies: May TV highlights you won’t want to miss!

May is bursting with must-watch entertainment on M-Net and M-Net Movies! From heart-stopping thrillers and hilarious rom-coms to gripping new series, these May TV highlights are not to be missed. Here’s your ultimate viewing guide for the month. Just grab the popcorn and settle in.

Heads up: This line-up is subject to change, so keep an eye on your on-screen guide for any updates!

Sunday Night Movies | Sundays at 8pm

4 May – The Silent Hour | Action/thriller
Joel Kinnaman stars as a Boston detective facing hearing loss who must protect a deaf photographer (Ava Fremont) after she witnesses a murder. Expect tension, action, and a powerful bond at the centre of this high-stakes conspiracy.

11 May – Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy | Romance
Renée Zellweger returns in a bittersweet finale that sees Bridget navigating life as a widowed mum in her 50s and falling for a younger man! It’s full of laughs, tears, and classic Bridget charm.

18 May – Gunner | Action
Luke Hemsworth goes full Rambo in this rescue mission gone wild, with Morgan Freeman adding gravitas to the gripping storyline of a father fighting to save his kidnapped sons.

25 May – Twisters | Thriller
The winds of drama are blowing! Kate Cooper is lured back into the world of storm chasing by an old friend, only to face off with thrill-seeking influencer Tyler Owens. Tornadoes, technology and teamwork collide.

Friday Night Movies | Fridays at 21:00

2 May – The Watchers | Horror/Fantasy
Dakota Fanning stars in this eerie Irish-set supernatural thriller. Four strangers. One haunted forest. And creatures that mimic you. Yikes.

9 May – Longlegs | Horror/Crime
Enter the creepy world of occult serial killers. Maika Monroe plays an FBI agent with a chilling connection to the case. Nicolas Cage is deliciously unhinged as the elusive killer.

16 May – Miller’s Girl | Thriller
A provocative tale starring Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman that dives into the blurred lines between mentorship and obsession. Intellect, intimacy, and consequences intertwine.

23 May – Magpie | Thriller/Drama
Daisy Ridley leads this stylish British noir exploring temptation and turmoil when a father finds himself falling into a fantasy while his wife battles postnatal struggles.

30 May – The Good Half | Comedy/Drama
Nick Jonas stars in this poignant dramedy about returning home for his mum’s funeral and reconnecting with everything (and everyone) he left behind. Bittersweet and full of heart.

Series premieres

3 May – Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage | S1 | Comedy | 6pm
A charming follow-up to Young Sheldon, this spinoff follows Georgie and Mandy juggling marriage, parenting, and in-laws—all under one roof. Relatable chaos ensues!

5 May – Emperor of Ocean Park | S1 | Thriller | 10pm
When a conservative judge dies suddenly, his son unravels the mysterious, and dangerous, political secrets he left behind. With Forest Whitaker leading the cast, this is one to watch.

8 May – Mission to Burnley | S1 | Documentary | 10pm
Football fans, don’t miss this! A behind-the-scenes look at Burnley FC’s dramatic transformation under new American owners.

12 May – American Idol | S23 | Reality Music | Weekdays at 5pm
The legendary talent show returns with Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan judging the latest crop of singing hopefuls.

Hot picks

Helderberg

15 May | 8pm | Documentary
The tragic 1987 crash of SAA Flight SA295 shook South Africa. This deeply moving documentary revisits the catastrophe, uncovering the mystery and honouring the lives lost.

1923 S2

15 May | 9pm | Western Drama
Montana is under siege and the Duttons are struggling to hold on. With power-hungry tycoons circling and harsh winters looming, can they survive the storm? Starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren.

Britain’s Got Talent S18

17 May | 7pm | Reality Talent Competition
The Blackpool-based auditions bring a fresh spin to the iconic show. Ant & Dec are back, along with Simon, Amanda, Alesha and Bruno, ready to discover the next big thing.

New drama alert

19 May – The Hunting Party | S1 | Drama | 8pm
An FBI agent is pulled back into the fray when a prison explosion frees a terrifying serial killer. High-stakes thrills guaranteed.

21 May – Grosse Pointe Garden Society | S1 | Drama | 9pm
Suburbia has never been this dramatic. Murdered dogs, secrets, affairs—this garden club is hiding more than just daffodils.

29 May – S.W.A.T | S8 | Procedural Drama | 7pm
Hondo and the team are back, tackling a new wave of dangerous crimes in L.A. Expect adrenaline, action, and justice – S.W.A.T style.

May TV highlights have it all: from laugh-out-loud rom-coms to spine-chilling thrillers and addictive new dramas. So fire up the remote, clear your calendar, and get comfy. It’s going to be a brilliant month on M-Net and M-Net Movies!