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May 2025
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The Residence: Inside the Private World of The White House
by Kate Andersen Brower

The Residence is a screwball whodunit mystery series set within the White House, focusing on a murder during a state dinner and the eccentric detective, Cordelia Cupp, (played by Uzo Aduba) who investigates.

Where to watch: The Residence is streaming on Netflix.
The Amateur
by Robert Littell

Academy Award winner Rami Malek stars as a CIA decoder seeking revenge for his murdered wife in the film adaptation of Robert Littell's espionage thriller The Amateur.

Where to watch: The Amateur is now playing in theaters.
 
The Night Agent
by Matthew Quirk

Brought together by a midnight phone call, an FBI agent and a cybersecurity expert must unravel an ever-growing web of political conspiracies.

Where to watch: Stream The Night Agent on Netflix.
 
You: A Novel
by Caroline Kepnes

The fifth and final season of the American psychological thriller television series returned on April 24th. Series star Penn Badgley returns as Joe Goldberg, with Charlotte Ritchie returning from the previous season; and Griffin Matthews, Anna Camp and Madeline Brewer joining the main cast.

Where to watch: Stream You on Netflix.
Coming Attractions
The Better sister 
by Alafair Burke

Chloe navigates life with husband Adam and son Ethan while her sister Nicky battles addiction. Adam's murder unveils long-hidden family secrets, shaking their world.

Where to watch: The Better Sister premieres on Amazon Prime Video on May 29th.

 
Forever...
by Judy Blume

Regina King directed and co-executive produced a new series adaptation of Judy Blume's classic coming-of-age novel Forever..., reimagined to chronicle the love story between two Black teen athletes in 2018 Los Angeles.

Where to watch: Forever premieres on Netflix on May 8th.
How to Train Your Dragon
by Cressida Cowell

Toothless returns in this live action version of Cowell's beloved book .As an ancient threat endangers both Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together.

Where to watch: How to Train Your Dragon premieres June 13th in theaters. 
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