What’s Coming to Acorn TV in May 2025

Get ready for cozy crimes, sharp sleuths, and gripping drama—Acorn TV in May is serving up a brilliant new lineup tailor-made for fans of British and international mysteries. Leading the charge is Harry Wild season four, with Jane Seymour back in action alongside Rohan Nedd; and The Brokenwood Mysteries returns with more quirky, small-town murders in season 11. 

Whether you're into clever detectives, complex characters, or twisty whodunnits, there's something here to hook you from the first scene. Check out the full list of titles coming to Acorn TV in May 2025—you won't want to miss a single one.

Highlights

Harry Wild Season 4 Premiere – Premieres Monday, May 5, with 2 new episodes

Harry Wild returns to Acorn TV this May with Jane Seymour back as the sharp, fearless detective. With new mysteries—from nuns with secrets to deadly literary tours—and family drama when her son becomes a client, this season is packed with twists. Get ready for another wild ride in Dublin! It is one of the top highlights coming to Acorn TV in May.

Murdoch Mysteries Season 18 – New Episodes Continue Every Monday

The new 22-episode season of Murdoch Mysteries marks a milestone with its 300th episode and a host of exciting guest stars, including Countess Luann de Lesseps and Siobhan Murphy. Paul Sun-Hyung Lee joins the cast as Inspector Albert Choi, bringing fresh insight to Station House #4. Expect gripping new cases—from a battlefield re-enactment murder to threats against a silent film star—alongside timely stories tackling strikes, housing, and immigration in early 20th-century Canada.

The Brokenwood Mysteries Season 11 – New Episodes Continue Every Monday

Season 11 of The Brokenwood Mysteries brings more chilling murders and eerie twists to the quiet town of Brokenwood. Detective Mike Shepherd (Neill Rea) and his team return with their signature unorthodox style, unraveling a new wave of crimes fueled by deception, greed, and buried secrets. It is your go-to series to watch on Acorn TV in May.

The One That Got Away Season 1 – New Episodes Continue Every Monday

The One That Got Away: BBC

In this gripping psychological drama, DI Ffion Lloyd (Elen Rhys) teams up with her ex, DS Rick Sheldon (Richard Harrington), to solve the murder of a nurse in a coastal Welsh town. As secrets resurface and a past conviction is questioned, a chilling copycat killer may be on the loose. Expect dark twists, deep emotions, and a finale that will leave you breathless.

Bingeable Mysteries Every Monday

Monday, May 5

Safe House Season 1 

Monday, May 12

The Light in the Hall Season 1

Monday, May 19

White Lies 

Monday, May 26

Boglands 

Movie Nights All Month Long

Friday, May 2

The Dry

Friday, May 9

Cracks

Friday, May 16

Rogue Agent 

Friday, May 23

Six Minutes to Midnight

Friday, May 30

Force of Nature: The Dry 2

Last month’s guide: New Acorn TV shows and movies in April 2025

Titles premiering on streaming May 2025:

• New on Hulu in May 2025
• New on Disney+ in May 2025
• New on BritBox in May 2025