Get ready, true crime fanatics! MAX is about to drop a true crime docuseries that will chill you to the bone: “The Mortician.” And the unsettling trailer is here ahead of its premiere.
The Chilling Docuseries
This isn’t just another true crime story; “The Mortician” is a darkly gripping dive into a seemingly trustworthy, family-owned funeral home hiding a sinister secret. They used their façade of decency to prey on grieving loved ones at their most vulnerable moments.
We all know why we can’t look away from stories about death, right? It’s the ultimate mystery—universal, inescapable, and deeply personal. “The Mortician” bravely shines a light into those dark corners where grief, greed, and betrayal horrifyingly collide. It taps into our fascination with the taboo, forcing us to confront our fears and wonder what happens behind those closed doors.
Dastardly Deeds
In the 1980s, David Sconce, scion of the Lamb family, took over the family business. He sought to exploit the deceased in numerous ways to make a quick buck. Driven by profit, the Lamb Funeral Home in Pasadena, California, engaged in years of morally questionable and inhumane practices, including organ theft, mass cremations, rumored murder, and more, which made national headlines.
While it’s a true crime tale at its core, this series digs way deeper. It explores the intricate, often unsettling, business of death, the people who work in this unique industry, and those raw, universal themes of loss that connect us all. There are some serious “Six Feet Under” vibes here, letting viewers truly immerse themselves in the world of the macabre. It feeds into that nagging question: “Why are we all so obsessed with the disturbing, the dark, and the uncomfortable?”
Tune In
Get ready to have your perceptions of life, death, and trust completely shaken. This is one you won’t want to miss. Tune in to MAX for the premiere episode on June 1, 2025. The two remaining episodes will be released on Sundays.
