Dark comedy thrillers are having a moment; they just usually live over on HBO Max (looking at you, “DTF St. Louis”). But now, Apple TV is getting into the mix with “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed.” Tatiana Maslany plays a newly divorced mom who thinks she may have witnessed a crime, and instead of walking away, she goes digging while also trying to survive a custody battle and hold her life together. Add Jake Johnson, Murray Bartlett, and Brandon Flynn to the mix, and yeah, this feels like one of those shows that could get very weird very fast. Here’s everything you need to know about “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” before it drops in May.

Everything you need to know about ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’

When will episodes of ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ come on Apple TV?

“Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” premieres Wednesday, May 20, on Apple TV, with the first two episodes dropping right away. After that, new episodes roll out weekly every Wednesday through July 15, wrapping up a 10-episode season.

Can you watch episodes of ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ for free?

Sort of. Apple TV offers a seven-day free trial for new users, so if you time it right, you could check out the premiere without paying. After that, you’ll need a subscription. The service costs $13 per month and keeps things simple with just one main plan. You could always wait until the entire show has dropped before signing up, so you could binge the whole thing for free, but then you risk spoilers, which are really annoying. Honestly, Tara and I love Apple TV and it’s one subscription we’re not getting rid of.

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What is ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ about?

“Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” follows Paula, a newly divorced mom who’s already barely holding it together when she becomes convinced she witnessed a crime. Instead of minding her own business, she starts digging, which sends her straight into a mess involving blackmail, murder, youth soccer, and what sounds like a much bigger conspiracy sitting underneath all of it. At the same time, she’s dealing with a custody battle and a full identity crisis, so this is clearly not a low-stress season of life for her.

What makes the premise fun is that it sounds like the show is juggling two things at once. On one level, it’s a thriller about a woman pulling at a thread that could unravel something huge. On another, it’s about someone whose personal life is already in pieces, trying to figure out who she even is now. It’s very “The Flight Attendant” vibes (I’m assuming minus the alcohol addiction).

Who stars in ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’?

Tatiana Maslany leads the series as Paula, and that alone is enough to make me curious. She obviously showed her range in “Orphan Black” as one of those actors who can do intensity, panic, vulnerability, and deadpan comedy all at once, which feels pretty perfect for a show like this. Jake Johnson stars alongside her, and he’s always good at bringing this laid-back but slightly frazzled energy that makes everything feel more human and a little more unpredictable.

The supporting cast is stacked, too. Brandon Flynn and Murray Bartlett are both in the ensemble, along with Jessy Hodges, Jon Michael Hill, Charlie Hall, Kiarra Hamagami Goldberg, Nola Wallace, and Dolly De Leon.

Excited for ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed

May 19, 2026

A newly divorced mom falls down a dangerous rabbit hole of blackmail, murder, and youth soccer.