What's on Neon in May

Here's everything on Neon in May

White House Plumbers (May 2)

White House Plumbers tells the story of how Nixon's own political saboteurs and Watergate masterminds, E. Howard Hunt (Woody Harrelson) and G. Gordon Liddy (Justin Theroux), accidentally toppled the presidency they were zealously trying to protect. 

Also starring Kiernan Shipka (Mad Men), Lena Headey (Game of Thrones), Domhnall Gleeson (About Time) and Kathleen Turner (The Kominsky Method). 

The Great (May 13)

Season three of The Great sees Catherine and Peter attempt to make their marriage work after some seemingly insurmountable problems 

Peter witnessed his own attempted murder at Catherine's hands and she also imprisoned all of his friends. While Peter sees visions of his late father, Catherine starts making a name for herself beyond Russian borders. 

Starring: Elle Fanning, Nicholas Hoult and Jason Isaacs. 

Louis Theroux The Interviews (May 4)

In this series, Louis Theroux interviews some of the biggest names in UK entertainment in his own inimitable style and is granted exclusive access to their lives at home and at work. 

Interviewees include Stormzy, Dame Judi Dench, Yungblud, Bear Grylls, Katherine Ryan, and Rita Ora. 

Bouncers (May 17)

A documentary team follows security officers Iwin, Doc and Shaq, along with supervisor Marty and bar manager Edna, as they work a wide variety of security assignments in Auckland, Aotearoa. Made with the support of NZ On Air. 

Starring Joe Daymond, Dre Skrila, Natalie Samy, Valeria Mendoza-Davies, and Karen O'Leary. 

The Heights (May 31)

A serialised character drama set in the inner city of Australia, The Heights focuses on the everyday lives and relationships of six families living in the Arcadia social housing tower and the rapidly- gentrifying neighbourhood that surrounds it. Featuring relatable characters dealing with complex and relevant issues, the series is a heartfelt, funny and emotionally engaging look at how people of different backgrounds come together to live as a community. 

East New York (May 18)

Deputy Inspector Regina Haywood Warren) is the newly promoted boss of the 74th Precinct in East New York - a working-class neighbourhood on the edge of Brooklyn that is in the midst of social upheaval and the early seeds of gentrification. With family ties to the area, Haywood is determined to deploy creative methods to protect her beloved community with the help of her officers and detectives. Also starring Jimmy Smits, Richard King, Kevin Rankin, Elizabeth Rodriguez, and Ruben Santiago- Hudson. 

Somebody Somewhere (May 10)

The series follows Sam, a true Kansan on the surface, but, beneath it all, struggling to fit the hometown mould. Grappling with loss and acceptance, singing is Sam's saving grace and leads her on a journey to discover herself and a community of outsiders who don't fit in but don't give up, showing that finding your people, and finding your voice, is 

is possible. Anywhere. Somewhere. Season two reminds us that families are hard, even the fun ones. Sam and Joel have settled into a comfy routine. But nothing stays the same forever. Starring: Bridget Everett and Jeff Hiller. 

Mayans (May 26)

After usurping Alvarez, EZ embraces his position as leader of the Santo Padre chapter. The Mayans have battled for respect, territory, and power, but in the show's final season, they'll face internal fractures and an all-out war with the Sons of Anarchy. Starring: Clayton Cardenas, Edward James Olmos, JR Bourne, Danny Pino, Carla Baratta, Michael Irby, Emilio Rivera, and Sarah Bolger. 

Fear The Walking Dead (May 16)

The eighth season of Fear the Walking Dead begins after the conclusion of season seven, when Morgan's and Madison's hopes to rescue Mo from PADRE did not go as planned. Per the official description, "Morgan, Madison and the others they brought to the island are living under PADRE's cynical rule. With our characters demoralized and dejected, the task of reigniting belief in a better world rests with the person Morgan and Madison set out to rescue in the first place Morgan's daughter, Mo." 

Duncanville (May 11)

Season three of the fan-favourite animated comedy about the wild world of an average 15- year-old and his family and friends. This season, Duncan visits a Twitch star's private island, becomes the school's alpha, and shares his first kiss with Mia, among many other adventures. The all-star voice cast includes Amy Poehler, Ty Burrell, Riki Lindhome, Joy Osmanski, Yassir Lester, Zach Cherry, Betsy Sodaro, Rashida Jones, Wiz Khalifa and returning guest star Jason Schwartzman. 

MOVIES

Bullet Train (May 9)

Ladybug is an unlucky assassin who's determined to do his job peacefully after one too many gigs has gone off the rails. Fate, however, may have other plans as his latest mission puts him on a collision course with lethal adversaries from around the globe all with connected yet conflicting objectives - on the world's fastest train. Starring Brad Pitt, Joey King, Aaron Taylor- Johnson, Michael Shannon and Joey King. 

Mrs Harris Goes To Paris (May 25)

In 1950s London, a widowed cleaning lady falls madly in love with a couture Dior dress, deciding she must have one of her own. After working to raise the funds to pursue her dream, she embarks on an adventure to Paris that will change not only her own outlook - but the very future of the House of Dior. Starring Lesley Manville, Isabelle Huppert and Lucas Bravo. 

Bros (May 25)

Comedy producer Judd Apatow teams with two comedy giants Director Nicholas Toller and Emmy Award Nominee Billy Eichner for the next romcom hit. Bros centers on two gay men as they stumble towards love, but their greatest obstacle will be overcoming their individual commitment issues. Starring: Billy Eichner, Luke Macfarlane, Guy Branum, Miss Lawrence, Ts Madison, Dot-Marie Jones, Jim Rash and Eve Lindley. 

After Ever Happy (May 7)

The fourth film in the After franchise finds Tessa and Hardin at a crossroads: Does Tessa continue trying to save him and their relationship, or is it time to save herself? While Hardin remains in London after his mother's wedding and sinks deeper into darkness, Tessa returns to Seattle and endures tragedy. 

Starring: Josephine Langford, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Louise Lombard, Chance Perdomo and Rob Estes. 

Halloween Ends (May 11)

Four years after her last encounter with masked killer Michael Myers, Laurie finally decides to liberate herself from rage and fear and embrace life. However, when a young man stands accused of murdering a boy that he that he was babysitting, it ignites a cascade of violence and terror that forces Laurie to confront the evil she can't control. Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Andi Matichak and Rohan Campbell. 

Millie Lies Low (May 17)

Anxiety-ridden Millie is on her way from Wellington to New York for an internship at a prestigious architecture firm when a moment of panic causes her to miss her flight. Ashamed she lies low in her hometown while using her wits and Instagram to convince the world at large that she's successfully living the dream in NYC. Starring Ana Scotney, Rachel House and Chris Alosio. 

Armageddon Time (May 4)

Paul is a Jewish sixth grader in 1980 Queens, New York. He befriends his African-American classmate Johnny but after their friendship gets them both into trouble, Paul begins to see that the world isn't quite what he thought it was. Starring Banks Repeta, Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong and Anthony Hopkins.