‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ Is HBO Max’s Most-Watched TV Show of the Week

From bone-chilling true crime to animated multiverse hijinks and late-night deep dives, this week’s HBO Max watchlist is stacked with fresh premieres and fan-favorite staples. Whether you’re after brand-new originals or next-day additions from partner networks, there’s plenty to binge and discuss—here’s what viewers are flocking to right now.

10. ’90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?’ (2016– )

A spin-off of ‘90 Day Fiancé,’ this series revisits couples as they navigate married life after the K-1 visa timeline. The franchise airs on TLC with seasons and specials streaming on Max. Episode lists and original premiere information date back to September 2016. Current availability and collection details are listed on HBO Max.

9. ‘The Real Murders on Elm Street’ (2024– )

This documentary series explores true stories of killings that occurred on real Elm Streets across the United States. Two seasons are available to stream, with episode guides and series details listed on HBO Max. The show files under Crime/True Crime and maintains an 18+ rating. Availability and episode counts are provided on the platform’s series page.

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

The weekly news-satire series offers deep-dive segments on politics, policy, and culture, airing Sundays on HBO with streaming on Max. Its twelfth season ran in 2025, continuing the show’s long-form investigative approach. The program won the 2025 Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series. Series background, episode counts, and broadcast history are maintained in official references.

7. ‘Baylen Out Loud’ (2025– )

This TLC reality series follows Baylen Dupree as she navigates life, relationships, and independence while living with Tourette Syndrome. Episodes air on TLC and stream next day on Max, with the show renewed for a second season in 2025. Coverage notes its strong connection with viewers and next-day availability on the platform. Series pages list current season and genre details.

6. ‘Smiling Friends’ (2020– )

Adult Swim’s animated comedy follows Pim and Charlie as they try to bring happiness to peculiar clients, with increasingly surreal results. Season 3 premiered on October 5, 2025, and episodes stream on Max after broadcast. The series has been renewed through additional seasons, reflecting strong ongoing interest. Production and broadcast history are detailed in official records.

5. ‘The Friday the 13th Murders’ (2025– )

This true-crime docuseries examines real cases that unfolded on—or around—the infamous date, turning superstition into grim reality. Season 1 episodes investigate multiple tragedies tied to Friday the 13th. Series info, episode listings, and availability are provided on HBO Max. The program streams with a TV-16 rating under the Crime/True Crime categories.

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

A spin-off of ‘Adventure Time,’ the series tracks multiverse adventures with Fionna, Cake, and Simon Petrikov. Season 2 premiered on October 23, 2025, with episodes streaming on Max. The show is produced by Cartoon Network Studios and FredFilms, continuing the franchise’s world-hopping format. Voice roles and production credits are documented in official databases.

3. ‘Task’ (2025)

This limited series follows an FBI-led task force racing to stop a string of violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man. It features Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey in central roles. The show is available to stream on Max with series information listed by HBO. Additional cast and synopsis details are captured in industry listings.

2. ‘The Chair Company’ (2025– )

Tim Robinson stars as a man whose workplace humiliation spirals into a far-reaching conspiracy, blending cringe comedy with thriller beats. The series premiered October 12, 2025, and streams weekly on Max. Season details, schedule, and where to watch are outlined by HBO and coverage in the entertainment press. Critics have highlighted its offbeat tone and release cadence through late November.

1. ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ (2025– )

Set in the 1960s, this prequel to Stephen King’s ‘IT’ traces the sinister history of Derry and the earlier stirrings of Pennywise. The series premiered on October 26, 2025, with weekly episodes on HBO and streaming on Max. Early viewership placed its debut among HBO’s biggest of the Max era. Andy Muschietti, who directed the recent ‘IT’ films, returns behind the camera.

Tell us what you’re watching on Max this week—and which shows you think deserve a spot here—in the comments!