The Best Films and TV Shows to Watch with a Joint This May
May is delivering longer evenings, bank holidays, and that particular restless energy that makes slumping on the sofa feel genuinely earned. Whether you’re after something visually stunning, properly funny, or the kind of series that swallows three hours without warning, here’s what’s worth putting on this month.
Films Worth Revisiting
Some films simply hit differently when you’re relaxed and fully present:
- Everything Everywhere All at Once — visually overwhelming in the best possible way, genuinely emotional, and endlessly rewatchable
- The Grand Budapest Hotel — gorgeous cinematography, dry wit, and a pace that feels perfectly calibrated for a chilled evening
- Annihilation — atmospheric, strange, and beautifully shot; rewards full attention
- Fantastic Mr Fox — never underestimate a Wes Anderson animation on a quiet May evening
TV Shows to Sink Into
- Severance — tense, brilliantly written, and the kind of show that sparks genuine conversation afterwards
- Our Flag Means Death — warm, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt; ideal for a relaxed group watch
- Blue Planet II — timeless choice, genuinely awe-inspiring with the sound up
- What We Do in the Shadows — endlessly quotable and perfect for a sociable evening with friends
For a Group Setting
If you’re watching with company, comedy works best:
- Taskmaster — universally enjoyable, easy to dip in and out of
- I Think You Should Leave — short episodes, absurd humour, guaranteed laughs
The Verdict
May evenings are long enough to fit in a film and an episode of something. Pick your mood, get comfortable, and let the screen do the rest.
In addition to having longer days, additional bank holidays and a general feeling of “restlessness” in May, it is also going to be a great time to spend the night on the couch. Whether you want to see visually stunning things, laugh hard at a series of comedies, or just find yourself caught up in one of those shows that seems to take over three hours, we have some suggestions for you.
Films Worth Watching (Again)
There are times when some movies make so much more sense than others when you can relax and give them your undivided attention:
- Everything Everywhere All at Once – visually beautiful in every single way imaginable, emotionally moving, and absolutely endless as far as repeat viewings go
- The Grand Budapest Hotel – incredibly beautiful and well-shot, and has a nice pace that is ideal for viewing on a lazy evening
- Annihilation – has a very unique atmosphere, is quite unusual in its own way, but was still beautifully filmed; and will reward you for being completely attentive
- Fantastic Mr Fox – never underestimate a Wes Anderson animated feature viewed on a calm May evening
Shows That Will Keep You Occupied
- Severance – tense, cleverly written and may lead to interesting conversations about the topics covered by the show
- Our Flag Means Death – a warm and funny series which is surprisingly heartwarming; is ideal if you are looking for a light-hearted experience with friends.
- Blue Planet II – a classic selection; while viewing Blue Planet II with the volume turned high is truly awe inspiring
- What We Do In The Shadows – a hilarious show that has many quotes; perfect for a fun social evening with friends.
Watching With A Group
If you are planning on watching with other people then comedy is usually always the safest bet:
- Taskmaster – a universally enjoyable program; although it does not matter how often you watch Taskmaster.
- I Think You Should Leave – each episode of I Think You Should Leave is no longer than five minutes; has absurd humor and always leads to laughter.
The Verdict
May evenings are long enough to fit in a film and an episode of something. Pick your mood, get comfortable, and let the screen do the rest.