The multi-network streaming service has some cool new stuff to check out this week, including multiple-Oscar winner The Brutalist, killer true crime, a new series from JJ Abrams, and more.
Of all the streaming services, Max has gone through some of the biggest changes since it launched. It took a little bit to find its footing, but in 2025 it delivers a wide selection of shows and movies from multiple networks, including HBO, Adult Swim, A24, and more. New content is constantly being added, so we’re taking this Friday to spotlight our three top picks for the week ahead, plus everything being added below.PCMag Picks: What We’re Watching on Max This WeekThe Bakersfield 3: A Tale of Murder and Motherhood (May 9)
Based on one of the most compelling true crime podcasts we’ve ever listened to, The Bakersfield 3 follows a trio of mothers united by the mysterious disappearance of their adult children. When one is found dismembered, the parents of the other two fear the worst. United by grief, they start investigating in ways the police can’t, and the tale gets more intense the deeper they dig.
