These HBO Max shows were the best of 2025, delivering on the humor, emotion, and commentary in memorable ways.

HBO Max is home to favorites like Game of Thrones and Succession, but you may not be as familiar with newer options on the service that deliver to the streaming masses. The 2025 medical series The Pitt recently won best drama at the Emmys,

Separate from the HBO library of shows like The Sopranos or The Wire, HBO Max Originals were designed to draw a broader audience to the streaming service. In a short period of time, the HBO Max Original brand has produced some must-see shows that are required viewing for subscribers. In no particular order, we’ll break down the best of the brand.

Here are the 30 best comedy shows to stream on HBO Max. Mindy Tucker/HBO Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson as themselves on '2 Dope Queens' Based on the popular podcast hosted by comedians Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson,

From stylish classics to small-town horrors, we've got you covered with the seven best HBO Max shows to binge this break.

From the critically acclaimed anthology True Detective to the crime series Banshee, we highlight the best thriller shows streaming on HBO Max.

If you need a nice comedown after the spooky season festivities, HBO Max has options for you this November. The biggest TV premiere comes at the top of the month: I Love LA, Rachel Sennott's new comedy series which features Josh Hutcherson, Leighton ...

Crave's Heated Rivalry, based on Rachel Reid's Game Changers, went from being a small six-episode Canadian hockey romance to a Global phenomenon after HBO Max acquired rights to stream it in the US.

HBO Max is already set to conquer 2026. The streamer just revealed its programming lineup for January 2026, and there are so many blockbuster movies and TV shows set to premiere, you’ll have to use some of your vacation time to watch them all.