Tatiana Maslany is back on the small screen, and this time she's trading clones and superheroes for a hilariously harrowing descent into chaos. Apple TV+ has dropped the first teaser for Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed, a darkly comedic thriller that looks like it could be her wildest role since Orphan Black. The series premieres with two episodes on May 20, with new installments dropping weekly on Wednesdays.
Maslany, known for her Emmy-winning turn in Orphan Black and her recent stint as She-Hulk, plays Paula, a woman whose life spirals into madness after a routine video chat with a webcammer takes a terrifying turn. When the man on the other end is suddenly abducted, Paula finds herself thrust into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. The kidnappers seem to know everything about her, and she quickly realizes she's in way over her head. Determined to save her new friend and herself, Paula drags her friends and ex into the fray, diving headfirst into a world of chaos and dark humor.
The teaser showcases the unhinged mess Paula becomes, and it's clear that Maslany is having a blast with the role. The series comes from creator, showrunner, and executive producer David J. Rosen, who previously brought us the sitcom Us & Them. Directing the project is David Gordon Green, whose eclectic resume includes The Exorcist: Believer, Halloween Ends, and Pineapple Express. That mix of horror and comedy is a perfect fit for this twisted tale.
Joining Maslany is a stellar ensemble cast that includes Jake Johnson (New Girl), Dolly de Leon (Triangle of Sadness), Charlie Hall (The Sex Lives of College Girls), Brandon Flynn (13 Reasons Why), and Murray Bartlett (The White Lotus). Each actor brings their own flavor to the series, promising a rich and unpredictable ride.
For fans of Maslany, this is a must-watch. She's been busy lately, with a role in Paramount+'s Star Trek: Starfleet Academy and the crime thriller The Only Living Pickpocket in New York. She also has The Young People, a collaboration with frequent partner Osgood Perkins, on the horizon. But Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed feels like a return to the kind of genre-bending, character-driven storytelling that made her a star.
If you're looking for something to binge after catching up on Apple TV+'s 'The Studio', this new series is shaping up to be the perfect follow-up. And for those who love a good thriller, it joins the ranks of the best thriller TV shows of the 2010s in terms of sheer tension and dark humor.
Check out the exclusive teaser above and mark your calendars for May 20. Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed is coming to Apple TV+, and it's guaranteed to be anything but ordinary.
