Season 1 – Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed

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May 2026

Comedy

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250+ Ratings

Newly divorced mom Paula falls down a rabbit hole of blackmail, murder and youth soccer; convinced she witnessed a crime, while struggling through a custody battle and an identity crisis, Paula begins her own investigation.

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Critics Consensus

Tatiana Maslany boldly leads this twistedly thrilling whodunit, serving as a fascinating exploration of the unexpected through compelling storytelling, diverting escapades, and the undeniable assurance of Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed.

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David Knox

TV Tonight AU

While my pleasure wasn’t quite maintained at maximum levels, it was sufficiently high that I don’t need to draw upon the guarantee for a streaming refund. And neither will you.

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Sophie Gilbert

The Atlantic

May 28

The overall effect is pleasantly unsettling, reminding us of all the many ways people might be watching.

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Kathryn VanArendonk

New York Magazine/Vulture

May 28

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed can’t rely on one crucial piece of information to drive all of its suspense; instead, it goes the much more challenging route of giving everyone as much information as possible.

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Aaron Pruner

CNET

Jun 24

5/5

It's breezy, but also brutal. Hilarious, but also horrific. And since each episode runs 30-40 minutes, it's a perfect little summertime binge.

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Steve Murray

ArtsATL

Jun 23

It sticks the landing through the end, and Maslany keeps you watching … even though you’ll want to yell at the screen every time she makes a new risky decision

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Rachel Ho

Exclaim!

Jun 17

One of the most captivating shows of the year thus far

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Chelsea L

@RT65790432178 17h

It's a bit of a slow burn. I'm still not sure if I like Paula or if she is truly insane. She makes a LOT of bad choices. Still, Tatiana Maslany and Jake Johnson are putting in solid performances and Murray Bartlett? He's incredible.

Mike J

@mikeyjay80 1d

Fun, fast and great acting

Concetta N

@tataN502 1d

This was okay but it was too many episodes and really doesn't need a second season, which it clearly wants.

Cecilia W

@Cecilia421 3d

I think the last scene of the final episode was unnecessary.

rotten P

@rp9983 4d

You keep trying to guess what is going to happen but it keeps surprising. Great music and a fun ride. Funny seeing Jake Johnson being mean too.

kansas S

@kansas12 4d

Fulfills the guarantee.

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David J. Rosen

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Tatiana Maslany

Paula

Jake Johnson

Karl

Charlie Hall

Rudy

Jon Michael Hill

Detective Baxter

Jessy Hodges

Mallory

Episode 1

Aired May 20, 2026

Magnets

Single mom Paula Sanders finds comfort and connection with a charming cam boy-until a shocking moment changes everything.

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Episode 2

Aired May 20, 2026

Grave danger and police interrogations overlap with the first day of youth soccer coaching.

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Episode 3

Aired May 27, 2026

Paula is tracked by a man; Karl and Mallory make Paula an offer she's advised not to refuse.

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Episode 4

Aired Jun 3, 2026

Raisins

A secret is revealed in Portland; Danger, and the cops, close in on Paula in Queens.

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Episode 5

Aired Jun 10, 2026

Scamboy

Paula's investigation leads her, Rudy and Geri into a standoff; Mallory crosses legal lines in the custody battle.

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Episode 6

Aired Jun 17, 2026

Rosebuds

Paula scrambles to host a children's pizza party as the case intensifies.

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Episode 7

Aired Jun 24, 2026

Paranoia, packages and a painful parting.

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Episode 8

Aired Jul 1, 2026

Paula hits rock bottom, but can't let the investigation go; Rudy suspects Geri is keeping secrets.

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Episode 9

Aired Jul 8, 2026

Custody hearings loom, conspiracy theories gel and an attack brings back the fact-checkers.

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Episode 10

Aired Jul 15, 2026

Everything everywhere all at once.

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Director: David Gordon Green, Alethea Jones
Creator: David J. Rosen
Executive Producer: Audrey Chon, David J. Rosen, Bard Dorros, Simon Kinberg, Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns
Network: Apple TV
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date: May 20, 2026

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