Max February 2024 Highlights; Curb Your Enthusiasm, True Detective & More

Max is set to offer an exciting lineup of programming in February, including highly anticipated returns and new debuts. Fans of HBO’s original series “Curb Your Enthusiasm” will be thrilled as the twelfth and final season premieres on February 4th. Starring Larry David as a fictionalized version of himself, this Emmy® and Golden Globe®-winning comedy offers a satirical take on everyday life events that can spiral into calamitous situations. The show is famously improvised by the cast based on scene outlines, ensuring spontaneity and unpredictable humor. To complement the final season, Max will also release “The History of Curb Your Enthusiasm,” a video podcast featuring behind-the-scenes interviews with cast members like Larry David himself.

On February 18th, “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” returns for its eleventh season. Known for its incisive commentary and meticulous research, the show tackles current events from political issues to lesser-reported topics with both humor and insight. Hosted by John Oliver in New York, the series promises to deliver topical insights, deep dives into critical subjects, and signature comedy pieces that have made it a fan favorite.

Carla Hall, celebrity chef and best-selling author, takes viewers on a culinary adventure around the world in the Max Original series “Chasing Flavor.” Starting on February 1st, Carla explores the roots of popular American dishes such as chicken pot pie and ice cream in countries like Ghana, Italy, Turkey, and more. By tracing their history and cultural origins, she uncovers how these dishes have shaped American cuisine today.

The second season of Max Original “Tokyo Vice” premieres on February 8th. Loosely inspired by journalist Jake Adelstein’s experiences covering crime for Tokyo Metropolitan Police beat during his time in Japan, this drama delves deeper into Tokyo’s criminal underworld. Ansel Elgort reprises his role as Adelstein, whose life and the lives of those close to him are in grave danger. With a talented cast including Ken Watanabe and Rinko Kikuchi, this thrilling series offers a captivating exploration of crime and its consequences.

For fans of animated series, the modern refresh of “Clone High” returns for its second season on February 1st. Set in a high school filled with clones of historical figures, the show follows Joan, JFK, Abe, Cleo, and their clone classmates as they navigate adolescence while grappling with cultural norms and dramatic relationships.

In “Dicks: The Musical,” comedy icon Larry Charles brings audiences an uproarious musical comedy on February 2nd. Starring Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp as self-obsessed businessmen who discover they are long-lost identical twins, the film follows their hilarious attempts to reunite their eccentric divorced parents. Featuring an all-star cast including Megan Thee Stallion, Nathan Lane, Megan Mullally, and Bowen Yang as God, this film promises plenty of laughs and depravity.

Make sure to tune in to Max this February for an exciting lineup of returning favorites and new releases that are sure to entertain audiences.