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The middle of the month is usually pretty slow on HBO Max, and May is no exception. It's a good week to catch up on your watchlist, but a few interesting movies and shows are premiering, mostly from network partners like Discovery and HBO. Plus, there's a well-rated psychological thriller about celebrity obsession. Below is a list of everything new streaming on the service.
This Week on HBO Max: PCMag's Picks
Lurker (May 15)
Parasocial relationships are fertile ground for modern-day horror, and Alex Russell's directorial debut, Lurker, leans heavily into them. Matthew is a clothing store worker who catches the attention of pop star Oliver one day and joins his inner circle on tour. But when a former coworker pulls the same maneuver, tempers flare, and things start to get pretty dark. This one was widely acclaimed by critics, so give it a watch.
- Director: Alex Russell
- Stars: Théodore Pellerin, Archie Madekwe, Sunny Suljic
- Genre: Horror
- Rating: R
- IMDb Rating: 6.8/10
The Last Woodsmen: Season 3 (May 16)
If you've ever cut down a tree, you know how intense and nerve-wracking it is. Discovery Channel series The Last Woodsmen follows Pacific Northwest logger Jeff Wilburn as he downs massive, ultra-valuable timber, prepares it for processing, and transports it downriver to the mill. Gorgeous scenery and impressive engineering challenges make this a pretty fun show.
- Stars: Jared Douglas, Jeff Wilburn
- Genre: Documentary
- Rating: TV-14
- IMDB Rating: 6.2/10
Baylen Out Loud: Season 3 (May 20)
The vast majority of the reality TV shows on HBO Max network partner TLC are... not for me, to put it gently. But there's something very appealing about surprise hit Baylen Out Loud. Baylen Dupree found social fame on TikTok with her honest and hilarious videos about living with Tourette's syndrome, and her unpredictable outbursts push the show's TV-14 rating to the limit.
- Stars: Baylen Dupree, Colin Dooley, Allen Dupree
- Genre: Documentary
- Rating: TV-14
- IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
HBO Max New Releases This Week
May 15
Lurker
May 16
The Last Woodsmen - Season 3
May 18
In the Eye of the Storm: Chasers - Season 1
May 19
Contraband: Seized at the Airport - Season 2
Dr. Sanjay Gupta Reports: Weed 8: Weed and Women
Harry Potter: The Official Film Podcast - Season 1
May 20
Baylen Out Loud - Season 3