What to Watch on Max in May 2024
May is just around the corner which means more new content to stream from home. Max released their schedule for new and returning series as well as movies premiering throughout the month. From documentaries to dramas, comedy, and reality TV, here’s what to keep an eye out for next month.
Hacks, Season 3 – May 2
Max Original Comedy Series: 9 Episodes
Cast: Jean Smart, Hannah Einbinder, Paul W. Downs, Megan Stalter, Carl Clemons-Hopkins, Kaitlin Olson, Christopher McDonald, Mark Indelicato, Rose Abdoo, Lorenza Izzo
Guest stars: Helen Hunt, Christina Hendricks, Christopher Lloyd, Dan Bucatinsky, George Wallace, Tony Goldwyn
Logline: “A year after parting, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) is riding high off the success of her standup special while Ava (Hannah Einbinder) pursues new opportunities back in Los Angeles.”
Rollout: The season debuts with two episodes, followed by two new episodes each week, concluding with the season finale on May 30.
Turtles All The Way Down – May 2
Film from New Line Cinema and Temple Hill
Cast: Isabela Merced, Cree, Felix Mallard, Maliq Johnson, Poorna Jagannathan, Judy Reyes, J. Smith-Cameron
Logline: “Turtles All The Way Down tackles anxiety through its 17-year-old protagonist, Aza Holmes (Isabela Merced). It’s not easy being Aza, but she’s trying… trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, and a good student, all while navigating an endless barrage of invasive, obsessive thoughts that she cannot control. When she reconnects with Davis, her childhood crush, Aza is confronted with fundamental questions about her potential for love, happiness, friendship, and hope.”
Stop Making Sense – May 3
A24 Documentary
Logline: “Newly restored in 4K to coincide with its 40th anniversary, the 1984 film was directed by renowned filmmaker Jonathan Demme and is considered by critics as the greatest concert film of all time. Stop Making Sense stars core band members David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, and Jerry Harrison along with Bernie Worrell, Alex Weir, Steve Scales, Lynn Mabry and Edna Holt. The live performance was shot over the course of three nights at Hollywood’s Pantages Theater in December of 1983 and features Talking Heads’ most memorable songs.”
Pretty Little Liars: Summer School – May 9
Max Original Drama Series: 8 Episodes
Cast: Bailee Madison, Chandler Kinney, Zaria, Malia Pyles, Maia Reficco, Mallory Bechtel, Sharon Leal, Alex Aiono, Jordan Gonzalez, Elias Kacavas.
Logline: “Following the harrowing events of “Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin,” our Pretty Little Liars face a fate worse than death – summer school. However, Millwood High isn’t the only thing getting in the way of their fun summer jobs and new, dreamy love interests. A new villain, who may or may not have a connection to A, has come to town and is going to put them all to the test.”
Rollout: Debuts with two episodes, followed by one episode weekly through June 20
The Iron Claw – May 10
A24 Film
Cast: Zac Efron, Jeremy Allen White, Harris Dickinson, Maura Tierney, Lily James, Stanley Simons, Holt McCallany
Logline: “The true story of the inseparable Von Erich brothers, who made history in the intensely competitive world of professional wrestling in the early 1980s. Through tragedy and triumph, under the shadow of their domineering father and coach, the brothers seek larger-than-life immortality on the biggest stage in sports.”
Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die – May 11 at 10 p.m. ET
HBO Original Comedy Special
Logline: “Taped late last year in front of a sold-out, lively audience at the Moore Theater in Seattle, Washington, Glaser dives into a wide rangeof topics that have further evolved her comedic prowess including why she doesn’t want kids, the harsh realities of aging, her sexual fantasies, and plans for her own death – all in her hilarious, unapologetic, and brutally honest style. Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die showcases why Glaser is one of the funniest, and most fearless, comedians today.”
STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A. – May 20 at 9 p.m. ET
HBO Original Documentary Series: 4 Episodes
Logline: ”STAX: Soulsville, U.S.A.tells the story of an underdog record label comprised of Black and white collaborators who ushered in the groundbreaking, industry-altering soul music of Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the M.G.’s, The Staple Singers, Sam & Dave and many others that defined a generation. Driven by instinct and defying the notion that Black artists needed to be “made marketable,” the Memphis-based label went from ultimate outsider to one of the most influential producers of Black music – finding its place inside the broader mainstream record industry. Stax became more than a record label; it transformed into a beacon of Black freedom. It is a quintessentially American story of an audacious group of individuals who dared to make their own music on their own terms creating an institution that has continued to help define our culture long after the label itself has gone.”
Rollout: Debuts with two episodes, followed by two episodes on May 21 at the same time.
Thirst With Shay Mitchell – May 23
Max Original Unscripted Series: 4 Episodes
Logline: “Shay Mitchell explores the world one drink at a time as she visits exotic locations, samples unique ingredients, and meets expert hosts. On her journey, she encounters the latest drink trends, the best bars, and 8,000 years of sipping history.”
Rollout: Episodes debut weekly
MoviePass, MovieCrash – May 29 at 9 p.m. ET
HBO Original Documentary
Logline: “In a span of eight years, MoviePass went from being the fastest growing subscription service since Spotify to total bankruptcy, losing over $150 million in 2017 alone. MoviePass, MovieCrash chronicles the company’s beginnings as an innovative movie ticketing model, exploring the visionary mission of its co-founders, its jaw-dropping early successes and its precipitous downfall caused by mismanagement and corporate greed.”
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