15 Brand New British TV Shows Coming to the US in May 2025
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Last Updated on May 7, 2025 by Stefanie Hutson
BritBox, PBS Masterpiece, and Acorn TV are responsible for the majority of the new British TV shows streaming in the US each month – but there are another 5-10 services that semi-consistently offer new British TV premieres, and if you don't spend all day thinking about British television, it can be hard to figure out where they're all airing. To help, we put this list together each month to make it easy to locate shows which:
- Premiered in the UK or Ireland within the last year or two
- Are expected to premiere in the US in May 2025
This month's schedule is a bit lighter than other recent schedules, but that's not unusual in the warmer months.
Miss Austen (2025)
This four-part period drama follows Cassandra Austen (Keeley Hawes), who visits a friend (Rose Leslie) in 1830 with a hidden agenda: to retrieve private letters that could harm her late sister Jane’s reputation. Told through present-day and flashbacks, the story explores the bond between Cassandra and Jane (Patsy Ferran), revealing family tensions, youthful hopes, and the choices that shaped their lives.
The cast includes Synnove Karlsen, Jessica Hynes, Mirren Mack, Phyllis Logan, Kevin McNally, Max Irons, Alfred Enoch, Calam Lynch, and Liv Hill.
Premiered May 4th on PBS Masterpiece, with new episodes premiering weekly. Watch it HERE.
Britain & the Blitz (2025)
Through colorized footage and personal stories, this documentary offers a striking look at how ordinary people in Britain endured the Blitz.
Premiered May 5th on Netflix.
Harry Wild, Season 4
Business is booming at the Wild/Reid Detective Agency when Harry (Jane Seymour, The Kominsky Method, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman) and Fergus (Rohan Nedd, Whitstable Pearl) take on an unexpected new client—Harry’s estranged son, Charlie Wild (Kevin Ryan, Guilt, Copper). Meanwhile, Harry is approached by a friend from her rebellious past who’s now a nun; Lola (Rose O’Neill) uncovers secrets at a local dance school; a Dublin literary tour turns deadly; and Fergus worries his dream of starting college alongside Lola may slip away when she receives an exciting offer to study abroad.
Episodes will air as follows:
- May 5th: Episodes 1 & 2
- May 12th: Episode 3
- May 19th: Episode 4
- May 26th: Episode 5
Catch up on past seasons HERE.
Octopus! (2025)
Narrated by executive producer Phoebe Waller-Bridge, this two-part documentary explores the life cycle of the Giant Pacific Octopus—from birth to death—through the eyes of scientists, explorers, and unexpected enthusiasts like actor and comedian Tracy Morgan.
Premieres May 8th on Amazon Prime Video.
A Deadly American Marriage (2025)
This documentary examines the death of Jason Corbett, a widowed Irish father who moved to North Carolina with his American wife, Molly Martens. When Jason was killed by Molly and her father, a former FBI agent, the case made headlines. Both claimed self-defense—but what really happened? The film explores the complex story behind the tragedy, with reflections from Jason’s family.
Premieres May 9th on Netflix.
Long Way Home (2025)
Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman reunite for a new adventure, riding refurbished vintage motorbikes from Ewan’s home in Scotland to Charley’s in England—by way of more than 15 countries. Instead of taking a direct route, they travel across the North Sea to Scandinavia, ride up to the Arctic Circle, then down through the Baltics and continental Europe. Along the way, they explore breathtaking landscapes, tackle some of the world’s best driving roads, and immerse themselves in local cultures. As always, it’s a journey full of friendship, challenges, and unexpected moments.
The series is a follow up to:
Premieres May 9th on Apple TV+.
2025 BAFTA Television Awards
The 2025 BAFTA Television Awards with P&O Cruises will take place on Sunday, May 11, at the Royal Festival Hall at London’s Southbank Centre. Hosted by Alan Cumming, the ceremony will honor the standout television programs and creative talent from 2024, as voted by BAFTA’s television members.
Premieres May 11th on BritBox.
Fred & Rose West: A British Horror Story (2025)
This three-part true-crime docuseries examines the lives and crimes of Rose and Fred West, one of Britain’s most notorious serial killer couples. Through previously unseen police footage, unheard audio recordings, and interviews with victims’ families—some speaking publicly for the first time—it reveals how Gloucestershire police uncovered the remains of twelve victims and built the case that brought the Wests to justice.
Premieres May 14th on Netflix.
Welcome to Wrexham, Season 4
This popular sports docuseries returns for a fourth season, continuing to follow Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds as they guide the Welsh football club they purchased.
Premieres May 16th on Hulu.
Make it at Market, Season 3
Across the UK, aspiring makers are working to turn their creative passions into sustainable businesses. At a special bootcamp held at Waterperry Gardens in Oxfordshire, Dom Chinea (The Repair Shop) and a team of expert mentors guide participants through three tailored challenges to assess their strengths and offer practical advice. Each maker receives a personalized Action Plan, then returns home with eight weeks to put their plan into action before reconvening to share their progress.
Premieres May 21st on BritBox with a binge premiere. Catch up on previous seasons HERE.
Clarkson's Farm, Season 4
In the new season of this popular reality series, Jeremy Clarkson returns to Diddly Squat Farm to face fresh challenges and ambitious new plans. With Kaleb away on a nationwide tour and Lisa focused on a new product line, Jeremy is left to manage the farm solo. Determined to revive his farm-to-fork vision after his restaurant plans were shut down, he sets out to buy and transform a local pub—only to be met with a tangle of red tape, crumbling buildings, and unexpected hurdles.
Back on the farm, the team juggles livestock, machinery troubles, and one of the hardest farming seasons yet. Despite the setbacks, Clarkson and his crew remain determined to keep Diddly Squat running.
Premieres May 23rd on Amazon Prime Video with episodes 1-4. Episodes 5-6 arrive on the 30th, followed by 7-8 on June 6th.
Boglands, aka Crá (2024)
Fifteen years after her disappearance, police officer Conall Ó Súilleabháin (Dónall Ó Héalai, Bob Marley: One Love, Monster) learns his mother, Sabine, has been found murdered and buried in a bog. Barred from officially investigating, he teams up with a citizen-journalist to pursue justice in a story told in both Irish and English.
Premieres May 26th on Acorn TV.
Destination X (2025)
Hosted by Jeffrey Dean Morgan, this new travel competition series turns Europe into a high-stakes game board. Twelve contestants ride aboard a blacked-out bus, disembarking at mystery destinations to take on challenges designed to test their knowledge of geography, history, and pop culture. Along the way, they collect clues, spot misdirects, and try to pinpoint their location.
At the end of each episode, players place an X on the map to guess where they are—whoever is furthest off is eliminated. The last contestant standing wins $250,000 at the final stop: Destination X.
Premieres May 28th on Peacock.
Dept. Q (2025)
A brilliant but difficult detective (Matthew Goode) is sidelined to a cold case unit in Edinburgh after a tragic shooting incident. Officially created to tackle unsolved crimes, the unit is more of a PR move—housed in a basement and staffed with officers the department would rather forget. There, he’s joined by a former Syrian police officer (Alexej Manvelov) and a demoted cadet (Leah Byrne), both with something to prove. When a long-forgotten missing persons case starts to unravel, the team finds themselves on the trail of something far bigger than expected.
The cast includes Kelly Macdonald, Mark Bonnar, Shirley Henderson, Chloe Pirrie, Jamie Sives, and Kate Dickie.
Premieres May 29th on Netflix.
Death Valley, Season 1
A reclusive widower and former TV detective. A young officer with something to prove. Teaming up wasn’t in either of their plans.
BAFTA and Emmy winner Timothy Spall (The Sixth Commandment) stars alongside Gwyneth Keyworth (Lost Boys & Fairies) in this twist-filled crime drama set in rural Wales. Spall plays John Chapel, once a household name for his role as a TV sleuth—now living quietly, haunted by the time he lost with his late wife. When his neighbour is found dead, DS Janie Mallowan (Keyworth) senses a chance to revive her stalled career. Though they clash in style—she sticks to the rulebook, he follows his gut—the odd pairing may be just what the case requires… as long as her superiors stay in the dark.
Premieres in May on BritBox, but at time of writing, they haven't confirmed an exact date.
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