The level of quality programming at Max has always been top-notch, and next month will be no exception. While last month only brought a pair of new selections for viewers to choose from, April has twice that amount. However, there isn’t necessarily a wide variety of genres. Nonetheless, there will still be plenty of offerings available that most audiences will find entertaining and should absolutely add to their respective watchlists.
In true Max fashion, the handful of shows heading to the streaming service next month have award-winning potential, which means they must be impressive. With two documentary shows, a comedic reality series, and a satirical thriller with a recent Academy Award-winning actor at the helm, there is plenty of content for Max subscribers to enjoy in the coming weeks. No matter what a viewer might find appealing, the numerous series available next month are objectively worth checking out.
The Synanon Fix (Limited Series)
Stream on Apr. 1
The Synanon Fix is a four-part docuseries about Chuck Dederich and the organization Synanon, which he founded in 1958 with his wife, Betty. Initially a slew of rehab facilities meant to help heroin addicts who weren’t welcomed at places like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Synanon eventually devolved into a cult by the 1970s. Although nonviolent in the beginning, the organization eventually utilized violence via an internal military type of force known as the “Imperial Marines.” Those who attempted to leave Synanon risked physical violence, as well as those who threatened the organization in any way.
As Dederich’s leadership pushed the organization toward more extreme beliefs and ideals, charges of child abuse, assault, and even attempted murder emerged. Told from the perspective of Synanon’s former members, the documentary explores how the organization’s potential for prosperity and positive world change ultimately grew into something more sinister and dangerous. The Synanon Fix is streaming on Max on Apr. 1.
The Sympathizer (Limited Series)
Stream on Apr. 14
Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name by Viet Thanh Nguyen, The Sympathizer is a satirical espionage thriller about a communist spy, known as the Captain (Hoa Xuande), who’s taken refuge in the United States only to be recruited by the CIA for counterintelligence. Originally a North Vietnamese plant inside the Southern Vietnamese Army, the Captain is forced to flee his country during the final days of the Vietnam War.
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While in America among a community of South Vietnamese refugees, he continues to spy for the Viet Cong but begins to struggle with his loyalty to the communists and his new life in Los Angeles. Also starring Robert Downey Jr., who recently won Best Supporting Actor for his role in Oppenheimer, and Sandra Oh, The Sympathizer certainly has a solid cast at the helm, which bodes well for the show’s potential. The Sympathizer is streaming on Max on Apr. 14.
Conan O’Brien Must Go (Season 1)
Stream on Apr. 18
Conan O’Brien Must Go is a travel show that follows Conan O’Brien and his former associate producer, Jordan Schlansky, as the pair explore the world in order to visit some of the people O’Brien met via his podcast, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend. With every new location comes engaging and in-depth conversations with a variety of his many fans from across the globe.
From Norway and Thailand to Ireland and Argentina, O’Brien embraces local culture and cuisine, all while delivering plenty of humor thanks to the awkward but hilarious antics he experiences with his fans. Known for his quirky interview style, the former late-night host has seemingly created a fun and entertaining show worth watching. Whether or not viewers have always been fans of the comedian, audiences will certainly want to check out his newest series. Conan O’Brien Must Go is streaming on Max on Apr. 18.
The Jinx: Part Two
Stream on Apr. 21
A follow-up to the explosive 2015 docuseries The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst, The Jinx: Part Two will further explore the crimes of the infamous American real estate heir and the aftermath of the original show’s groundbreaking revelations. During his final interview for the original docuseries, Durst is confronted with damning evidence regarding his role in the murders he was long suspected of committing. However, he continues to deny his involvement. Following the interview, Durst enters a bathroom and is seemingly unaware that his microphone is still recording when he begins to ramble off-camera before essentially confessing to the murders.
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Widely credited with Durst’s arrest, filmmakers Andrew Jarecki, Marc Smerling, and Zac Stuart-Pontier have also been criticized for blurring the line between storytelling and journalism and possibly sitting on critical evidence before turning it over to law enforcement. Regardless, the trio is back with The Jinx: Part Two, which will cover the years following the original series and include new interviews, new material, and Durst’s prison phone calls. The Jinx: Part Two will stream on Max on Apr. 21.
For a complete list of every series coming to Max in April 2024, look below.
Apr. 1
Apr. 2
- Moonshiners, Season 13 (Discovery Channel)
Apr. 3
- Ghost Adventures: House Calls, Season 2 (Discovery Channel)
- Take My Tumor (TLC)
Apr. 4
- Divided Youth (Da Ponte Pra La) (Max Original International)
- HOP, Season 1A (Max Original)
Apr. 6
- Alex Edelman: Just For Us (HBO Original)
- Homegrown, Season 4 (Magnolia)
Apr. 7
- Best Bite in Town, Season 1 (Food Network)
Apr. 9
- Brandy Hellville & The Cult of Fast Fashion (HBO Original)
- Mud Madness (Discovery Channel)
Apr. 10
Apr. 13
- Jessica’s Big Little World, Season 1C (Cartoon Network)
- Ready To Love, Season 9 (OWN)
Apr. 14
- 24 In 24: Last Chef Standing (Food Network)
- The Sympathizer (HBO Original)
Apr. 16
- 90 Day Pillow Talk: The Single Life, Season 4 (TLC)
- An American Bombing: The Road to April 19th (HBO Original)
Apr. 18
- Conan O’Brien Must Go (Max Original)
Apr. 19
- HGTV Smart Home 2024 (HGTV)
Apr. 21
- Be My Guest with Ina Garten, Season 4 (Food Network)
- The Jinx – Part Two (HBO Original)
Apr. 22
- 90 Day Fiancé: Love in Paradise, Season 4 (TLC)
- The Green Planet (BBC)
- Restoration Road with Clint Harp, Season 5 (Magnolia)
- Ugliest House in America, Season 5 (HGTV)
Apr. 23
- Farmhouse Fixer, Season 3 (HGTV)
- Roadkill Garage, Season 9 (MotorTrend)
Apr. 26
- United States of Scandal with Jake Tapper (CNN)
- We’re Here, Season 4 (HBO Original)
Apr. 28
- Love & Marriage: D.C. (OWN)
