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How to Watch ‘They Called Him Mostly Harmless’ on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku & Mobile

Max shares a fascinating, chilling story in a new documentary premiering this week. In 2018, a hiker was found dead with no identifying information, which sent professionals and the public on a journey to find out who he actually was. “They Called Him Mostly Harmless” documents the discovery of his body and the intense search that followed before revealing some of the man’s dark secrets. The captivating new documentary begins streaming on Thursday, Feb. 8 exclusively on Max. You can watch with a subscription to Max.

How to Watch 'They Called Him Mostly Harmless'

About 'They Called Him Mostly Harmless'

“They Called Him Mostly Harmless” shares a mysterious true story with an unexpected ending. In 2018, the police received a call about an unknown man’s body found in the woods in the Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida. With no credit cards or identifying details, a huge search followed. Not only were the authorities involved, but many members of the public began researching and posting on social media to get to the bottom of this and to provide the man’s family with closure.

Along the way, multiple leads popped up, but they were ultimately dead ends. The public and professional investigators had little information but learned he was known as “Mostly Harmless” to the few people he met while hiking. As internet sleuths and professional investigators dug deep to find out who this man was, they finally found the answers they were looking for. However, they also discovered unsettling secrets about his past, including details they were not expecting. What they found revealed why he referred to himself as only “Mostly Harmless,” revealing that this meant that he was partly harmful too.

What devices can you use to stream 'They Called Him Mostly Harmless'?

You can watch Max using Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

How to Get a Free Trial of Max

Max does not currently offer a free trial of its own. However, you can access a free trial of Max through either Prime Video Channels or Hulu. Here’s how:

1. Get a Free Trial of Max Through Prime Video Channels

If you are an Amazon Prime subscriber that has never tried Max, you can still get a 7-Day Free Trial to the service.

2. Get a Free Trial of Max Through Hulu

If you are a new or current Hulu subscriber that has never tried Max through Hulu, you’re in luck. Hulu is offering a 7-Day Free Trial to Max through their streaming service.

New Hulu Subscribers

  • Click here to activate the offer.
  • Click “Sign-Up Now.”
  • Create Your Account.
  • Click “Manage Add-Ons.”
  • Add Your 7-Day Free Trial of Max.
  • Once you’re subscribed, use your Hulu credentials to log in to the Max App on your streaming device.

Existing Hulu Subscribers

If you are an existing Hulu subscriber:

  • Click your Profile.
  • Click “Account.”
  • Click “Manage Add-Ons.”
  • Add Max Free Trial.

'They Called Him Mostly Harmless' Trailer



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