Get ready for a wild ride, because Tatiana Maslany is back and she's about to make your next TV obsession a deliciously twisted one. The Orphan Black Emmy winner and She-Hulk star is trading superheroics for suburban survival in Apple TV+'s upcoming dark comedy thriller, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed. And if the first teaser is any indication, this show is going to be an absolute blast.
Maslany plays Paula, a divorced mom who's already juggling an identity crisis, co-parenting drama, and the general chaos of everyday life. But things go from stressful to straight-up terrifying when she witnesses a serious crime. The twist? The perpetrators know way more about her than they should, pulling her into a dangerous game of murder and blackmail. Suddenly, soccer practice is the least of her worries.
Our exclusive teaser opens with Paula in a pawn shop, discreetly selling some jewelry and maybe eyeing a handgun. Smart move, because she's about to need all the help she can get. As an ordinary mom just trying to keep her kids on schedule, she's completely out of her depth with the lies and disappearing bodies piling up. Fortunately, she has friends to vent to—and occasionally get useful intel from, like the real identity of her favorite cam boy, who gets kidnapped right in front of her. The whole mess sends her diving into intimate videos and building a case board like a true amateur detective. But someone is watching, and her ex-husband isn't buying a word she says.
The teaser is a breakneck montage of steamy cam sessions, complaining kids, suspicious figures, and Maslany's perfectly unhinged performance. It's funny, thrilling, twisty, and stressful—in the best possible way. The show also boasts a stellar supporting cast, including Jake Johnson (New Girl) as Paula's ex, Karl, and Jessy Hodges as his new wife, Mallory. Also joining the fun are Dolly de Leon, Charlie Hall, Jon Michael Hill, Brandon Flynn, and Murray Bartlett.
If you're a fan of underrated thrillers that blend humor with genuine suspense, this one is for you. The series comes from creator David J. Rosen, whose credits include Citadel, Sugar, and Invasion. Directing the project is David Gordon Green, best known for the Halloween reboot trilogy and TV hits like The Righteous Gemstones and Eastbound & Down. Together, they've crafted a show that feels like a perfect weekend binge—think The Devil's Hour meets a darkly comic family drama.
Executive producers include Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon for Genre Films, and Bard Dorros for Anonymous Content. With that kind of pedigree, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated new series of the season.
Mark your calendars: Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed premieres on May 20 exclusively on Apple TV+. Check out the exclusive teaser above and get ready for a darkly comedic mystery that promises maximum pleasure—and maximum chaos.
