Asian A.V. Club: What to Watch podcast May 2026

The Asian A.V. Club returns a new episode of our What to Watch podcast for the month of May and we bring on journalist Nadia Neophytou who's covered entertainment for years and now has created the New Mom Run Club substack as a community space for those who are seeking connection in culture and group activities in their role as a 'new mom'. Of course we get right into some of the films and tv shows that we just can't wait to talk about! In this May 2026 episode we break down the pod into various categories.Tried and Tested: I break down why Euphoria (HBO Max) is such a curiosity obsession watch for me, while Nadia celebrates the legacy of Hacks (HBO Max) as it finishes it's series run this month.This is New: I chose the spectacular Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft (in 3D no less) and try to understand why this concert film is like no other. Nadia celebrates how The Devil Wears Prada 2 is not only entertaining, but the film kind of hits close to home at the same time. This BETTER Be On Your Radar: Nadia LOVES The Christophers directed by Steven Soderbergh and breaks down the powerhouse lead that is Michaela Coel (we even give her a fake award this month for her awesomeness!) I go the horror route with the excellent k-horror series If Wishes Could Kill (Netflix) and make an argument of how hard it is to sustain an 8 episode horror series that's actually quite good! Speed Round: Are you in on The Boroughs (Netflix) yet... I mean Geena Davis, Bill Pullman, Denis O'Hare, Alfre Woodard AND Alfred Molina as an elderly Scooby gang! Nadia looks at the Rwandan debut Ben'Imana by dir: Marie Clementine Dusabejambo that just showed at Cannes Film Festival. Who knew that I could fall in love with Mary and her adventures as The Other Bennett Sister (Britbox / BBC iplayer) who FINALLY gets the chance to represent herself properly in the Pride & Prejudice universe! Nadia looks at Imperfect Women (Apple TV) and how the star studded show is the best low stakes whodunit this month. The raunchy fun Rivals (Hulu / Disney+) returns to our screens in all its 80's soap opera glory! And finally... why am I not feeling Eurovision 2026 this year. We sure pack in ALOT this episode!! Hopefully there's something for everyone in our wide list of titles and if you want us to showcase anything, reach out!! See you soon!