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May 2026

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The House of the Spirits
by Isabel Allende

The first Spanish-language TV adaptation of Isabel Allende's magical realism family saga is executive produced by Allende and Eva Longoria.

Where to watch: New episodes of The House of the Spirits stream weekly on Amazon Prime Video.
The Testaments
by Margaret Atwood

Ann Dowd reprises her Emmy Award-winning role as Aunt Lydia in the series adaptation of The Testaments, the sequel to Margaret Atwood's classic dystopian novel The Handmaid's Tale. Chase Infiniti and newcomer Lucy Halliday also star.

Where to watch: The Testaments is now streaming weekly on Hulu.
Lord of the Flies
by William Golding

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child playwright Jack Thorpe created the first-ever TV series adaptation of William Golding's classic dystopian novel about a group of young boys stranded on an island who devolve into chaos. This series marks the professional acting debut for many of its stars.

Where to watch: Catch Lord of the Flies on Netflix.
Margo's Got Money Troubles
by Rufi Thorpe

Led by Academy Award nominee Elle Fanning (who also serves as an executive producer), this star-studded adaptation of Rufi Thorpe's novel about a young, cash-strapped single mom who turns to OnlyFans was created by David E. Kelley.  

Where to watch: Catch new episodes of Margo's Got Money Troubles streaming weekly on Apple TV.
Coming Attractions
Remarkably Bright Creatures
by Shelby Van Pelt

Sally Field and Lewis Pullman costar in the film adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt's novel about the unlikely friendship that develops between a widow, a drifter musician, and an octopus living in a Puget Sound aquarium. 

Where to watch: Remarkably Bright Creatures premieres May 8th on Netflix.
Three Bags Full
by Leonie Swann

Hugh Jackman (briefly) stars in The Sheep Detectives, the film adaptation of Leonie Swann's mystery Three Bags Full, about a flock of sheep investigating the murder of their shepherd. The star-studded voice cast includes Julia-Louis Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Rhys Darby, and more.  

Where to watch: The Sheep Detectives heads to theaters on May 8th.
Good Girl, Bad Blood
by Holly Jackson

Emma Myers returns as teen sleuth Pip Fitz-Amobi in season 2 of the British thriller/mystery series A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, which adapts Good Girl, Bad Blood, the 2nd entry in Holly Jackson's popular YA novels.

Where to watch: Season 2 of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder premieres May 27th on Netflix.
I Will Find You by Harlan Coben
I Will Find You
by Harlan Coben

An innocent father serving life for the murder of his own son receives evidence that his child may still be alive, and must break out of prison to find out the truth.
Along with showrunner and co-creator Robert Hull, the bestselling author is bringing his novel to Netflix. Starring Sam Worthington, Britt Lower, and Milo Ventimiglia, I Will Find You is an odyssey you won’t want to miss.
 
 
Where to watch: Coming to Netflix June 18, 2026
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