The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, Apple TV and more (May 22–May 24)

It’s great that the streaming landscape is so rich right now, but if you’re anything like me, reading a list of "best new shows" across five different platforms can trigger a dangerous feeling: the fear of missing out (FOMO). The problem is that feeling of FOMO translates directly into financial FOMO. Every time a major studio announces a big release, it creates the illusion that you need to subscribe to that specific service *right now*, making it feel like you have to keep all your services active simultaneously.

Here is where you need to get strategic. The sheer volume of new content being released across Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, and Apple TV is designed to keep you subscribed indefinitely—and that’s bad news for your budget. Instead of signing up for everything, I strongly recommend adopting a strict "subscription rotation" model. For example, if you know a highly anticipated show is dropping on HBO Max next month, commit to subscribing only for those four weeks. Once you’ve finished the season, immediately cancel it and swap that saved money toward a service that has a different set of content you want to explore, like Prime Video.

By cycling through your services instead of paying for them all year-round, you can save a significant amount of cash. Instead of potentially spending $30 to $50+ per month across multiple platforms, you can focus your spending and maximize your viewing pleasure by paying for one or two services at a time. Treat your subscriptions like rentals, not permanent utilities!