Best HBO Max Series of 2025 (So Far)

If you’re trying to keep up with what’s actually new on Max this year, here’s a clean, up-to-date list focused on shows that premiered new episodes in 2025. It covers fresh originals, returning HBO heavy hitters that dropped new seasons, a few standout international titles that arrived under the Max banner, and some big nonfiction swings. Everything below streamed new installments on Max in 2025.

‘The Last of Us’ (2023– )

Season 2 premiered in April 2025 with seven episodes that begin adapting the events of the second game. The story is set five years after the first season and introduces new characters central to the next arc. Episodes roll out weekly on HBO and stream on Max the same night. Production confirmed the narrative will continue past this season.

‘The White Lotus’ (2021– )

Season 3 landed in 2025 and relocated the series to Thailand with a new ensemble and a wellness-retreat backdrop. Episodes air weekly on HBO and are available the same night on Max. The season leans into a mystery thread while following the resort staff and guests through overlapping storylines. Casting includes returning creatives with a fresh slate of characters.

‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ (2025– )

This ‘It’ prequel series bowed in 2025 and explores earlier cycles of terror in the fictional Maine town. The show connects to the films’ continuity while expanding the backstory of the town’s horrors. New episodes debuted weekly on Max. The series uses period settings and an ensemble cast to build out Derry’s history.

‘Peacemaker’ (2022– )

Season 2 arrived in late summer 2025 with eight episodes. It continues the title character’s misadventures inside the new DC Universe continuity. Episodes released weekly on Max with a single-episode finale in October. The season keeps the same showrunner and core cast from the first outing.

‘The Gilded Age’ (2022– )

Season 3 premiered in June 2025 with eight episodes set in 1880s New York. The new season continues plotlines around society maneuvering, business gambles, and shifting family fortunes. HBO aired episodes on Sundays with next-day streaming on Max in many regions and same-night in the U.S. Production again filmed across New York state and nearby locations.

‘The Righteous Gemstones’ (2019–2025)

The fourth and final season ran from March to May 2025 and closed the story in nine episodes. It followed the televangelist family through a culmination of long-running arcs and introduced historical flashbacks that tied into the present. Episodes were available on Max alongside the HBO airing. The series concluded with a planned finale.

‘Hacks’ (2021– )

Season 4 streamed in 2025 and tracked the next phase of Deborah and Ava’s late-night ambitions. The season released weekly on Max after the HBO broadcast. Production continued to split time between Las Vegas and Los Angeles for story needs. The creators returned as showrunners with the main cast intact.

‘And Just Like That…’ (2021–2025)

Season 3 premiered in May 2025 and wrapped in August with a two-part conclusion. New episodes dropped weekly on Max in tandem with HBO. The season closed character arcs introduced in the revival while bringing back several recurring faces. The series finale ended the revival chapter for the franchise.

‘The Pitt’ (2025– )

This medical drama launched in January 2025 with a 15-episode first season spanning a single 15-hour ER shift. Max released two episodes at launch, then rolled out weekly through April. The show’s production partnered with medical advisors and filmed interiors on stages with location work in Pittsburgh. A second season was announced for early 2026.

‘Task’ (2025)

This seven-episode limited series from the creator of ‘Mare of Easttown’ premiered in September 2025. Set in suburban Philadelphia, it follows an FBI task force and a family man tied to a string of robberies. Episodes aired Sundays on HBO with same-night streaming on Max. The season concluded in October as a stand-alone story.

‘The Chair Company’ (2025– )

This comedy thriller debuted in October 2025 and releases weekly through late November. It follows an office worker whose embarrassing incident spirals into a conspiracy investigation. Episodes premiere on HBO and stream on Max the same night. The first season consists of eight half-hour installments.

‘Duster’ (2025)

This 1970s crime thriller premiered in May 2025 with weekly episodes across eight parts. The story pairs an FBI agent with a getaway driver to infiltrate a Southwest crime syndicate. All episodes streamed on Max day-and-date with HBO. The season completed its arc within the initial run.

‘Harley Quinn’ (2019– )

Season 5 launched in January 2025 and wrapped in March. The new run shifted the action to Metropolis and continued weekly Max releases on Thursdays. The show maintained its adult-animation tone with DC characters from across the universe. All prior seasons remained available on Max.

‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ (2014– )

The series kicked off Season 12 in February 2025 and continued its weekly Sunday schedule. Episodes cover long-form main stories with web exclusives following broadcast. HBO’s airing and Max streaming occur the same night. The show remained on a February-to-November cadence.

‘Training Camp With the Buffalo Bills’ (2025)

The 2025 training camp edition premiered in August with five episodes. Cameras followed roster battles, coaching meetings, and preseason preparations. Episodes aired Tuesdays on HBO and were available on Max shortly after broadcast. The season documented the franchise ahead of stadium changes.

‘100 Foot Wave’ (2021– )

Season 3 premiered in May 2025 with a five-episode run. The docuseries continued following surfers pursuing giant swells in Nazaré and other locations. Episodes aired Thursdays on HBO with same-night streaming on Max. The season featured expanded coverage of training and safety logistics.

‘I Love LA’ (2025– )

This ensemble comedy premiered in November 2025 and airs weekly through December. It follows a tight friend group navigating work, romance, and ambition in Los Angeles. Episodes are half an hour and stream on Max the night they air on HBO. The first season runs eight episodes.

‘The Eastern Gate’ (2025– )

This Polish Max Original thriller premiered in January 2025 with six episodes. The series arrived to U.S. subscribers as part of Max’s non-English scripted slate. Episodes streamed on Max following their local release schedule. The show has been set up for an additional season.

‘Cóyotl, Hero and Beast’ (2025)

This Spanish-language supernatural crime drama debuted in February 2025 with eight episodes. It streams as part of Max’s international originals lineup. Episodes became available weekly with multi-territory scheduling. The season builds a mythology that blends folklore with modern crime.

‘When No One Sees Us’ (2025)

This Spanish political thriller launched in March 2025 with eight episodes. It centers on high-level intrigue and media pressure around a government scandal. The show streams on Max regions supporting the international originals slate. Release followed a weekly cadence.

‘The Heritage’ (2025)

This Polish drama premiered in August 2025 with a seven-episode first season. It joined Max’s non-English scripted catalog with weekly drops. The story focuses on family conflicts tied to business and legacy. Episodes stream in supported territories with subtitles and dubs.

‘The Graft’ (2025– )

This Turkish drama began in September 2025 with a five-episode season. It streams under Max’s co-produced international offerings. The plot follows intersecting stories around power and corruption. Episodes release weekly through late October.

‘Mermicorno: Starfall’ (2025– )

This kids and family animated series premiered in January 2025. It streams on Max with regular weekly episode releases. The show expands the Mermicorno universe with episodic adventures. Season 1 totals 26 episodes in its initial order.

‘Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake’ (2023– )

Season 2 continued in 2025 as part of Max’s adult-animation lineup. New episodes rolled out on a weekly schedule. The season returns to multiverse storylines centered on the title duo. Prior episodes remain available to stream on Max.

‘Conan O’Brien Must Go’ (2024– )

The travel docuseries delivered new episodes in 2025, expanding to additional countries. Installments premiere on HBO and stream on Max the same day. The format mixes fan meet-ups with location-based comedy. Episodes release individually rather than in bulk.

Share your favorites from this year’s Max slate in the comments and tell us which ones we missed.