By Phillip Swann
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Max, the streaming service formerly known as HBO Max, this week (May 5-11, 2024) plans to add 11 new titles to its lineup. Here’s the three most interesting, in my humble opinion:
The Iron Claw (2023)
The 2023 biofilm stars Zach Efron and Jeremy Allen White as sons of wrestling promoter Fritz Von Erich who groomed them to become pro wrestlers despite physical and emotional tragedies that plagued the family for years. Holt McCallany, who co-starred in Netflix’s Mindhunter, plays the family patriarch with Maura Tierney as his wife. The critics loved The Iron Claw with an 89 score at Rotten Tomatoes. “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,” the site states. Debuts May 10.
Pretty Little Liars: Summer School
The bitchiest teen girls on Earth return to Max for season two. This time, they are in summer school (what a surprise!) where they are targeted by new love interests — and a new evil villain! Debuts May 9.
Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die
If you watched last night’s Netflix roast of Tom Brady, you got a taste of the comic stylings of Ms. Glaser who can cut up with the best and leave a few open wounds along the way. On Saturday, Nikki gets her own spotlight in this hour-long stand-up special. Debuts May 11.
Complete List of Titles Coming to Max This Week
May 5
People Magazine Killer Investigates, Season 1 (ID)
May 6
Mini Beat Power Rockers, S4B
Next Baking Master: Paris, Season 1 (Food Network)
Yellowstone Wardens, Season 4 (Animal Planet)
May 7
Mecum Full Throttle: Houston TX 2024 (Motor Trend)
Outdaughtered, Season 10 (TLC)
May 8
In Pursuit with John Walsh, Season 5 (ID)
Stupid Pet Tricks, Season 1 (TBS)
May 9
Pretty Little Liars: Summer School (Max Original)
May 10
The Iron Claw (2023) (A24)
May 11
Nikki Glaser: Someday You’ll Die (HBO Original)
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