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Season 1 – Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed

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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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Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed — Season 1

Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed — Season 1

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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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Sophie Gilbert The Atlantic 6d
The overall effect is pleasantly unsettling, reminding us of all the many ways people might be watching. Go to Full Review
Kathryn VanArendonk New York Magazine/Vulture 6d
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. Go to Full Review
Wenlei Ma The Nightly (AU) May 28
It’s chaos, but it’s managed chaos. Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed never loses the many threads it’s weaving. That confidence and competence is rare in a story with so many parts. Go to Full Review
Kristen Meinzer Pop Culture Happy Hour (NPR Podcast) 2d
I loved that [the series] was fast paced. I loved that it was repulsive. I loved that it was so full of surprises. Go to Full Review
Allyson Johnson The Playlist 2d
B
Armed with a strong script and a stronger protagonist, the series hits the right note. Go to Full Review
David Opie Metro Weekly (Washington, DC) 3d
4/5
Maximum pleasure really is guaranteed for anyone willing to take a chance on such a strange little oddball story. Go to Full Review
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carlos D @dimascarlos 11h muy entretenida y emocionante. See more Jeff T @RT66864399 1d I really wanted to like this but just couldn't. The writing is lazy and the main character is so unintelligent and annoying. For the story to work it requires the police to be completely inept at their jobs and the main character to deny her instinct as a human being and a mother. When you have to dumb down your characters for your story to work, its sloppy writing. This makes it not worth my time. See more Joseph L @Joseph504 1d Watchable. Pacing lags from time to time but the acting is good. See more K A @Kremyy 1d The plot is actually great but the characters are so incredibly ANNOYING that they make it an extremely frustrating watch. Tatiana Maslany is excellent as always though. See more Pixeleyes T @RT67507652 6d I really don't understand the good reviews, the show is grating and obnoxious, with unlikable characters being motivated by nonsense. See more Sam S @Sammie33 6d I had not really heard of this show. Looking for something to watch and gave it a try. It hooked me immediately. By the 3rd episode, I realized I was holding my breath. It is full steam ahead. I normally don't like 30 min ish shows when I love them (looking at you Widow's Bay) but with this show, I don't know that I could take 1hr. There were so many surprises from the beginning that I can't imagine where it is going next. It's a very serious topic but you also have funny side characters. Acts like a palate cleanser. I don't know how many episodes it has but I hope that it doesn't fizzle out. It really is amazing-different. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

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. Details Episode 2 Aired May 20, 2026 Grave danger and police interrogations overlap with the first day of youth soccer coaching. Details 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. Details Episode 4 Aired Jun 3, 2026 Raisins A secret is revealed in Portland; Danger, and the cops, close in on Paula in Queens. Details Episode 5 Airs Jun 10 Scamboy Paula's investigation leads her, Rudy and Geri into a standoff; Mallory crosses legal lines in the custody battle. Details Episode 6 Airs Jun 17 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. Details Episode 7 Airs Jun 24 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. Details Episode 8 Airs Jul 1 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. Details Episode 9 Airs Jul 8 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. Details Episode 10 Airs Jul 15 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. Details

Season Info

Director
David Gordon Green
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