The Final War

Max thrives in his new role in Los Angeles but remains haunted by Xi’s return. His career falters as the pandemic hits, and Xi reappears, offering purpose and peril, specifically surrounding a well-known doctor compromised by the Chinese Military. Xi demands that Max gathers sensitive information from medical professionals and his Hollywood A-Lister boss amidst the pandemic. Max begins to acquiesce...

The hacker continues targeting those close to Max, including another ex-girlfriend, Hillary. After the hacker takes a different approach, Max temporarily believes he has outsmarted Xi. However, the hacker's influence persists, as they continue to pose as a student, among other things. Always lurking in the shadows... Meanwhile, Max's new job with Oscar-winning filmmaker Bryan Fogel offers Xi a fresh opportunity to exploit him.

Chaos ensues when a college student who studies AI accuses Max of hacking them. As suspicion mounts, Max explores various explanations, from an elaborate prank to a role-prepping tactic by Hollywood figures for his upcoming role on Mr. Robot. His therapist and hacking experts analyze the situation, while his friend Glen pushes him to turn the experience into a screenplay.

Max receives a cryptic Instagram comment containing personal information that no stranger should know. The hacker, Xi, claims to be part of a group of dissidents of the Chinese military that is fighting a technological war for human consciousness. Interviews with Max’s ex-girlfriend and therapist reveal his initial panic and reluctant agreement to meet an "agent" as the unsettling intrusion begins.

When Max Lebow is hacked by agents claiming to be dissidents of the Chinese military, his life spirals into a world of cyber warfare and global espionage. The Final War is a gripping new podcast that reveals how ordinary people can become pawns in extraordinary conflicts. Listen to the trailer now and discover Max's shockingly true story. Coming October 1st.