Netflix is adding 16 new movies and shows this week (May 21, 2023)

May might be almost over but Netflix is still adding quite a few new movies and shows to its lineup this week. The new additions include a new docu-series, a new action-adventure TV series, and a new cooking competition show.

First up is MerPeople. The docu-series show people who make their living pretending to be mermaids and performing at different places all over the world. And they aren’t exactly struggling financially. People have taken their passion for swimming and have quickly turned it into a half-billion-dollar business.

The series hits Netflix on Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

Take a look at the trailer for the new show here:

Looking for some adventure? FUBAR is coming to Netflix on Thursday, May 25. The series stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Adam Pally, Monica Barbaro, Fabiana Udenio, Travis Van Winkle, and Fortune Feimster.

MerPeople and FUBAR coming to Netflix this week

It follows a CIA agent about to retire when he discovers a family secret and is called back into the field for one last job. With Schwarzenegger, you know there is going to be plenty of action!

Check out the trailer here:

More in the mood for some barbecue? Season 2 of Barbecue Showdown hits Netflix on Friday, May 26. This season of the show is hosted by Michelle Buteau from The Circle. lt features eight new pitmasters and backyard barbecue experts who are ready to compete to see who makes the best barbecue in the country.

Take a peek at the trailer for the second season here:

This week also brings The Batman seasons 1-5 on Monday, May 25, All American season 5 on Tuesday, May 25, and The Ultimatum: Queer Love on Wednesday, May 24.

New on Netflix this week: May 21-27

May 22

The Batman seasons 1-5
The Boss Baby
The Creature Cases: Chapter 3

May 23

All American season 5
MerPeople
Victim/Suspect
Wanda Sykes: I’m an Entertainer

May 24

Hard Feelings
Mother’s Day
The Ultimatum: Queer Love

May 25

FUBAR

May 26

Barbecue Showdown season 2+
Blood & Gold
Dirty Grandpa
Tin & Tina
Turn of the Tide

What will you be watching on Netflix this week? Let us know in the comments below!