Apple TV+'s original series 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed,' starring Tatiana Maslany, is generating buzz as its first season nears its July 15 finale. The dark comedy follows Paula, a single mother navigating a divorce and custody battle who finds herself entangled in criminal activity after connecting with a cam boy.
Stephen King has publicly praised the series, noting Maslany's performance on X (formerly Twitter) and likening the show to a modern Hitchcockian thriller. "The play of emotions on her face is pretty incredible. She goes from comic to terror in an instant," King wrote.
With fans eager to find similar viewing options, several shows have been recommended for their thematic or tonal resemblances to 'Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed.' These recommendations span various streaming platforms and include titles that feature crime, dark humor, and compelling female protagonists.
Apple TV+'s 'Widow’s Bay,' a horror-comedy influenced by Stephen King, is noted for its seamless genre shifts and the performance of its lead, Matthew Rhys. The series, set in a cursed coastal New England town, has also received 19 Emmy nominations and has a second season confirmed.
Netflix's 'Dead to Me' is suggested for viewers seeking more comedy than horror. The series follows the friendship between Jen (Christina Applegate) and Judy (Linda Cardellini), who meet in a grief support group and become involved in criminal activities. The show is highlighted for its dark humor and the chemistry between its leads.
A remake of the 1962 psychological thriller, the new TV adaptation of 'Cape Fear' is recommended for its campy thriller elements. The story centers on the Bowden family whose lives are disrupted by the release of a former convict, Max Cady (Javier Bardem).
'Big Little Lies,' an HBO drama, is cited for its brilliant storytelling, focusing on the intertwined lives of five women in Monterey, California, after a crime occurs. Originally a limited series, its success led to a second season and the addition of Meryl Streep to the cast.
'The Flight Attendant,' a two-season comedy series, is praised as an entertaining whodunit. Kaley Cuoco stars as Cassie Bowden, a flight attendant who wakes up next to a dead body and must solve the crime while battling alcoholism.
For fans particularly impressed by Tatiana Maslany's range, the series 'Orphan Black' is highlighted. Maslany won an Emmy for her performance playing multiple clone characters in the sci-fi thriller, which follows a woman who discovers she has identical counterparts.
Finally, 'Search Party,' a five-season series, is described as an underrated show that becomes increasingly bizarre with each season. The first season follows Dory Sief (Alia Shawkat) and her friends as they investigate the disappearance of a college acquaintance.