What to stream on Max

There’s plenty to celebrate on Max this month, as Friends and Batman have milestone anniversaries. Plus, we’re going bananas for chimps before taking a journey to Italy in the 1980s. Read on to discover the adventures that await.

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Did you know? It’s been 30 years since Rachel stumbled into the Central Perk cafe in a bridal gown and met Ross, Chandler, Joey, Monica, and Phoebe. To celebrate this milestone, tap into the Friends hub, featuring unforgettable episodes – now in 4k HDR – curated rows, and Friends: The Reunion. If you’re feeling extra nostalgic, watch the Season 7 episode, The One Where They All Turn Thirty.

85 years ago, the first Bat-Signal lit up Gotham City’s sky. Since then, the night has become a little darker and vengeance a lot cooler. With all the iconic actors donning the mask over the years, Batman has become synonymous with justice, perseverance, and really awesome gadgets. Mark your calendar for Batman Day on September 21 and catch classic content, from live action to animation.

Joker, Scarecrow, Riddler, Bane – Batman’s foes are just as
well-known as the hero himself. Not to be outdone by these bad guys, The Penguin premieres with a deep dive into the seedy underbelly of Gotham City. Watch as Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot rises from the shadows of his boss, Carmine Falcone, to become a criminal kingpin named Penguin – intent on having Gotham under his wing.

After the success of Tiger King, documentary filmmaker Eric Goode delivers Chimp Crazy, a four-part docuseries about Tonia Haddix and her chimpanzee named Tonka. Naming herself the Dolly Parton of chimps, Haddix was a nurse who found her true calling when Tonka – a retired Hollywood chimpanzee – came into her care. But the hidden industry of exotic animal trade is just beginning to unpeel.

Based on the bestselling Neapolitan Quartet books by Elena Ferrante, Season 4 of My Brilliant Friend brings the final chapter to life, The Story of the Lost Child. This season picks up in the 1980s, as best friends Elena and Lila reconcile with becoming adults and what it means to be a woman in the evolving cultural landscape of Italy.