After the launch of new original series, films, documentaries and more last month, in May, Max’s catalog will gain new additions, which include new seasons of “Hacks” and the “Pretty Little Liars” spin-off. In addition, streaming also offers several options for reality shows, such as “Kilos Mortais”, and films, such as “Turtles Down”, inspired by the book by John Green. See all Max launches in May below:
Series – Max in May
“Hacks” (3rd season) | Max Original – May 2nd (weekly premiere)
In the new episodes of “Hacks”, the story follows Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), who is at the height of the success of her stand-up special, while Ava (Hannah Einbinder) seeks new opportunities to return to Los Angeles, a year after separate.
“Pretty Little Liars: Summer School” (2nd season) | Max Original – May 9th (weekly premiere)
Following the events of “Pretty Little Liars,” our little liars face a fate worse than death: summer school. However, Millwood High isn’t the only thing that gets in the way of their fun vacation jobs and new love interests. A new villain, who may or may not have a connection to “A”, has arrived in town and is going to test everyone.
- “Night Court” (2nd season) – May 30
- “Domina” (2nd season) – May 31
Movies – Max in May
“Everyone But Her” | Max Original – May 3
A Mexican romantic comedy that follows the adventures of a group of friends who get together for the wedding of one of the group’s members. However, during the celebration, they accidentally discover that the bride, whom they never stood for, is cheating on the groom! The group has just a few hours to find out who is third in the dispute and prevent their friend from making the worst mistake of his life.
“Nobody belongs to Nobody” | Sony – May 3
Gabriela, Roberto’s wife, is called to work in the office of Renato, a successful lawyer married to Gioconda. Afterwards, the quartet begins to suffer from lies, exhausting relationships and tragedies.
“Turtles All the Way Down” | Warner Bros. Pictures – May 2
The production addresses the theme of anxiety through its 17-year-old protagonist, Aza Holmes (Isabela Merced), on her journey to try to be a good daughter, a good friend and a good student, all while navigating an endless barrage of invasive and obsessive thoughts that she cannot control. When Aza meets Davis, her childhood crush, the girl is faced with fundamental questions about her potential for love, happiness, friendship and hope.
- “Back to Active” – May 1
- “Re-educating Molly” – May 3
- “Hill: Love for the Game” – May 10
- “The Podcast” – May 10
- “Monolith” – May 10
- “Almost American Dream” – May 15
- “Bottom of the Well” – May 15
- “Joika: An Americana at the Bolshoi” – May 24
- “Cursed Shift” – May 31
Latin American originals – Max in May
“Six Is Not Too Many” | Max Series – May 2nd (weekly premiere)
The romantic Damián discovers that Carolina, the girl of his dreams, is polygamous and enjoys his freedom living with Pato, Trinidad, Lautaro and Gonzalo. Damián doesn’t know how to react: he was looking for his soulmate and discovered a crowd. Now, both will have to challenge their prejudices and overcome crises to choose each other amidst prejudices, fears, fantasies and a lot of confusion. The happiness of this romance, instead of being between two, will have to be between six.
“Deadly Kilos Brazil” | Discovery Home & Health documentary – May 9th (weekly premiere)
The program follows the lives of nine Brazilians who fight against obesity, addressing the factors that contribute to the evolution of this chronic condition, the psychological and social challenges faced on a daily basis and possible solutions. The truth and intimacy behind the saga of people who are looking for a drastic change in their lives, as excessive obesity increases the possibility of other diseases, putting patients increasingly at risk.
“Romário – The Guy” | Max Documentary Series – May 23rd (weekly premiere)
The story of one of the most controversial and relevant names in Brazilian football told from an exclusive and intimate perspective. “Romário – O Cara”, a documentary series with a fictional structure, will show Romário’s journey in search of the greatest achievement of a generation: the fourth championship of the Brazilian Football Team. Far beyond reliving the emotions of the 94 World Cup, the series features a dramatic arc of a hero’s journey with details and testimonies that have never been disclosed to this day.
“Deadly Kilos Mexico” | Discovery Home & Health documentary – May 30th (weekly premiere)
The documentary records the lives of people who suffer from morbid obesity and have reached their limit. They face difficulties in carrying out everyday activities such as taking a shower, tying their shoes, playing with their children or simply walking.
Each episode will present the life story of a patient, who embarks on an intense weight loss treatment. For months, they will struggle physically and psychologically to achieve the necessary conditions to undergo surgery that will help them continue their progress and avoid death. The biggest challenge will be improving their habits, transforming their routine and taking on the challenge that will help them change their lives.
Reality shows – Max in May
“Largados, Naked and Islanded” | Discovery – May 5th (weekly premiere)
The spin-off of the iconic global franchise follows the journey of nine competitors marooned on an isolated tropical island, without maps or tools, miles from civilization. In teams of three, they must swim to different environments on the same island to begin their survival paths separately. For 21 days, the exiles must use only their navigation skills and create everything they need to survive.
Without knives, pans or matches, they will have to search among the remains and rubble scattered across the island, including a sunken ship, an abandoned military jeep and a crashed plane, to find what they need to survive, using only ingenuity and the will to win. . On the last day of the competition, the remaining survivors must head to the same point and send a signal to a boat to be rescued.
- “Thirst with Shay Mitchell” – 23 de maio
Crimes
- “The Serial Strangler” – May 1
- “Deadly Seduction” – May 8
- “The Matriarchs of Crime” – May 20
- “In the Crosshairs of the Kidnappers” – May 22
- “Naked and Condemned” – May 22
- “The Mystery of Route 20” – May 22
- “Signs of a Psychopath” (4th season) – May 27
- “Hell in the Ozarks” – May 27
- ‘Caught in the Network” (2nd season) – May 28
Aventura
- “Towards the Unknown” (8th season) – May 4
- “Ed Stafford: Surviving on the Edge” – May 18
Casa
- “Home Town” (Season 7) – May 1
- “From Chaos to Dreams with the Holmes Family” (2nd season) – May 14
- “Joe Mazza, The Man of the Houses” – May 25
Family
- “Welcome to the Plath Family” (Season 5) – May 1
- “The Derrico Family” (4th season) – May 1
- “The Little Johnstons” (season 9) – May 28
Kitchen
- “Classic Diners with Guy Fieri” (31st season) – May 1
- “Masterchef Brasil” (11th season) – May 31
Health
- “Dr. Sandra Lee: Explosive Cases” (5th season) – May 30
Adult Swim – Max in May
“Society of Virtue” (1st season) | Animation – May 3rd
Animated series that satirizes the universe of superheroes with acid humor and sharp social criticism.
“Smiling Friends” (2nd season) | Animation – May 10th (weekly premiere)
The animation follows the employees of a small company dedicated to bringing happiness to a bizarre yet colorful world. The company is made up of the cynical Charlie and the star employee Pim, each in charge of carrying out visits to cheer people up. Also included are the meticulous Allan, who keeps things in order, the mysterious Glep and the unpredictable billionaire Boss, who founded the company.
In season two, Pim, Charlie, Zongo, Allan and Glep continue their mission to bring happiness to the world, whether it’s for a declining retro video game character, a troubled marriage or even the President of the United States.
Documentaries – Max in May
- “Captains of America” (Season 3) – May 7
- “Champions X-Ray” – May 21
Children’s content
- “Morphle 3D” (Season 2) – May 13
- “The Heroic Journey of the Valiant Prince Ivandoé” (3rd season) – May 17
- “Crescendo com A Galinha Pintadinha” (new episodes) – May 6
- “Jéssica’s Little Big World” (new episodes) – May 6
- “Meekah” (new episodes) – May 6
- “Abominable and the Hidden City” (new episodes) – May 20
- “Ilha Dos Desafios” (new episodes) – May 6
- “Jellystone!” (new episodes) – May 6
Adult animation – Max in May
- “Justice League: Crisis on Infinite Earths” – May 24
Live sports
- “Champions League – Semifinals” – May 1, 7 and 8