Staying Fit
There’s never been a better reason to turn on the air conditioner than this month’s lineup on Max, which includes two great house renovation series, a crazy Tiger King-esque documentary set in the world of Renaissance faires, original films, stand-up comedy and the second season of House of the Dragon. Read on for the 10 best things you need to watch on Max in June.
Coming June 2
Fixer Upper: The Lakehouse
How do Chip and Joanna Gaines celebrate their 10-year anniversary of bringing farmhouse chic and good vibes to homes on their flagship series? They take on a severely outdated 1960s lakehouse (talk about an AARP-style challenge!) in Fixer Upper’s new season. Two episodes debut on June 2, followed by two episodes weekly through June 16.
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Ren Faire
Tiger King meets Game of Thrones meets Succession meets The Golden Bachelor in this cockeyed, three-part HBO Original documentary series about 86-year-old George Coulam seeking a successor for his Texas Renaissance Festival kingdom. Get to know the colorful Coulam (known as “King George” by his staff) and the trio of longtime employees jockeying for position to take over when the founder and majority shareholder of the largest such “faire” in the world looks to cash out and spend his final years in pursuit of a romantic partner.
Coming June 6
Am I OK? (2022)
Premiering at Sundance in 2022 and now on Max, this fresh dramedy features The Lost Daughter’s Dakota Johnson (daughter of Melanie Griffith, 66, and Don Johnson, 74) stepping into her sexuality and coming out as a lesbian in her early 30s. Comedians Tig Notaro, 53, and Stephanie Allynne direct.
Coming June 7
Fantasmas, Season 1
Young multi-hyphenate and Saturday Night Live writing alum Julio Torres (Problemista), follows up his excellent 2019 HBO series Los Espookys with this six-part HBO Original comedy series that chronicles his search for a gold oyster earring through a Day-Glo, surrealist New York City. Half the fun comes from the stacked guest appearance roster, including Steve Buscemi, 66, co-executive producer Emma Stone, Paul Dano and SNL scene-stealers Aidy Bryant and Bowen Yang.
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