Now that House of the Dragon has concluded its second season, some subscribers may feel that Max won’t have any compelling series worth watching next month. However, nothing could be further from the truth. In the coming weeks, the streaming service has some pretty impressive shows slated for release, which viewers will definitely want to check out. While there might not be an extensive list of new options available in September, there’s certainly an abundance of quality.
With a highly anticipated limited series gearing up for its premiere and a brand-new adult anime ready to frighten viewers the moment it drops, the shows headed to Max should be on every viewer’s radar. That said, the handful of series set to hit the platform next month won’t be everyone’s cup of tea. Nonetheless, those seeking riveting narratives and complex storytelling should look no further than what Max has to offer in September.
My Brilliant Friend (Season 4)
Stream on September 9
My Brilliant Friend is an Italian/Neapolitan-language coming-of-age story about a woman named Elena Greco (Margherita Mazzucco) who grew up in Naples during the tumultuous time of post-WWII Italy. Now an elderly woman living in a home filled to the brim with books, she decides to write her own story.
With her old friend, Lila (Gaia Girace), on her mind, Elena recounts the luminous friend she made at primary school over 60 years ago who seemingly disappeared without a trace many years later. Her best friend and sometimes her worst enemy, Elena recounts her life with Lila and does her best to unravel the mystery of her brilliant friend. A tale of friendship and love, My Brilliant Friend returns with its fourth and final season on Sept. 9.
The Penguin (Limited Series)
Stream on September 19
Academy Award-nominated actor Colin Farrell reprises his role as Oswald Cobblepot/Penguin in the new eight-episode spin-off series that expands the world of 2022’s The Batman. Set one week after the events of the film; The Penguin follows the titular character as he attempts to seize power and sit at the helm of Gotham’s criminal underworld. With Carmine Falcone dead after Batman’s actions, a power vacuum has been created, and Penguin isn’t the only one seeking to control the streets. As the former chief lieutenant of the notorious crime boss, he understands what it takes to run the seedy underbelly of Gotham. However, the task won’t be easy.
With Carmine’s daughter Sofia (Cristin Milioti) now out of Arkham Asylum, there’s no telling what the psychotic serial killer will do in the wake of her father’s death. As she and Penguin converge, viewers will explore the complexities of their personally connected pasts and extremely violent backstories. As Penguin works to establish himself at the top and provide the kind of life for his mother that she’s always wanted, he’ll have to strategically subdue his foes while simultaneously striking fear into the hearts of everyone in Gotham. The series includes performances by Michael Kelly, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Michael Zegen, Deirdre O’Connell, Clancy Brown, and Theo Rossi. The Penguin is streaming on Sept. 19.
Uzumaki: Spiral Into Horror (Limited Series)
Stream on September 28
Based on Junji Ito’s horror manga series, Uzumaki: Spiral Into Horror is a terrifying adult animation show that follows a town of people as they slowly go insane. The four-episode limited series revolves around two high school students living in a peaceful and quaint Japanese town called Kurouzu-cho. While Kirie Goshima (Uki Satake) and Shuichi Saito (Shin’ichirô Miki) are regular teenagers, just like all the others in their community, it’s ultimately left to them to save their town from ultimate chaos. After Shuichi tells Kirie about his father’s bizarre behavior and obsession with spirals, she initially laughs. However, it soon becomes abundantly clear that the situation is no laughing matter.
When an onslaught of alarming incidents begins to afflict their fellow townspeople, Kirie and Shuichi are unable to deny that the mysterious “spiral curse” lies at the center of it all. As people become increasingly infatuated with spiral-shaped patterns in the clouds, their hair, their food, etc., the teens must find a way to survive the horrors emerging around them and break the stronghold the curse has on their loved ones. Wildly terrifying, Uzumaki: Spiral Into Horror is directed by Hiroshi Nagahama, while Hereditary composer Colin Stetson has been charged with creating the anime’s score. Uzumaki: Spiral Into Horror is streaming on Sept. 28.
For a complete list of titles coming to Max in September 2024, check the list below.
September 1
- 21 & OVER
- 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, Season 7
- Addicted
- Anaconda
- Batman: Gotham by Gaslight
- Boogie Nights
- Braddock: Missing In Action III
- Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh
- Care Bears: Unlock the Magic (Specials) S1D: The Bad Crowd Strikes Back!
- Climax
- Creator League Showdown Eps. 10 & 11
- Criminal
- Disobedience
- Everything Everywhere All at Once
- Green Lantern: Beware My Power
- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
- Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
- Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
- Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone: Magical Movie Mode
- High-Rise
- Ice Age: Collision Course
- Independence Day
- Independence Day: Resurgence
- Inherent Vice
- Ismael’s Ghosts
- Knight and Day
- Marcel the Shell with Shoes on
- Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates
- Missing in Action
- Missing in Action 2 – The Beginning
- Need for Speed
- Paranoia
- Pulse
- Role Models
- Shrek Forever After
- Sunset Song
- Tell
- Tiny Furniture
- To Have and Have Not
- The Batman vs. Dracula
- The Big Chill
- The Big Sleep
- The Birdcage
- The Boss
- The Exorcist
- The Final Destination
- The Martian
- The Shining
- The Three Musketeers
- The Wolfpack
- The Wrecking Crew!
- Trick ‘r Treat
- Troll Hunter
- Vampires Suck
- Venus and Serena
- Viva
- Whose Streets?
- World’s Greatest Dad
- X-Men: Apocalypse
September 2
- Bellator: Fight Week San Jose
- Born Evil: The Serial Killer and The Savior, Season 1
- Drive My Car
- Margarita, Season 1 (Max Original)
- Mini Beat Power Rockers
September 4
- Bargain Block, Season 4
- How (Not) To Get Rid of a Body, Season 1
- Mecum Full Throttle: Monterey CA 2024
- Unsellable Houses, Season 5
September 5
- Coming From America (Max Original)
September 6
- The Boy and the Heron
- Restoring Galveston, Season 6
September 7
- Family Empire: Houston
- WISE GUY David Chase and the Sopranos (HBO Original)
September 8
- Triple 9
- Love & Marriage: Huntsville
September 9
- Bellator: Fight Week London
- Cabin in the Woods, Season 1
- My Brilliant Friend, Season 4 (HBO Original)
- The Real Murders on Elm Street, Season 1
September 10
- Doppelgänger. The Double, Season 1
September 13
- Civil War
- In With the Old, Season 6
September 14
- Aloha! Scooby-Doo
- A Pup Named Scooby Doo
- Baby Looney Tunes
- Jonny Quest
- Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase
- Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost
- Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island
- The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo
- The New Scooby-Doo Movies
- The New Scooby-Doo Mysteries
- The Tom & Jerry Show
- Tom and Jerry: Robin Hood and His Merry Mouse
- Tom & Jerry Tales
- Tom & Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
September 15
- Have I Got News for You, Season 1
- Sister Wives, Season 19
September 16
- Halloween Baking Championship, Season 10
- Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing, Season 2
- Truck U
September 17
- Body Cam, Season 9
- Exposed: Naked Crimes, Season 2
- Road Rage, Season 2
September 18
September 19
- The Penguin (HBO Original)
September 20
- Bodies Bodies Bodies
- Building Off the Grid, Season 13
- I Saw The TV Glow
- Prisoners
September 21
September 22
- Halloween Wars, Season 14
September 23
- Bob Hearts Abishola, Season 5
- Yellowstone Wardens, Season 5
September 24
- Windy City Rehab, Season 5
September 25
- Impractical Jokers Australia, Season 1
- Impractical Jokers Australia, Season 2
