Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on HBO Max, Including ‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’

Max has a packed slate this weekend—new premieres, fresh seasons, and a few signature HBO staples—so you can jump into something buzzy or catch up on an ongoing favorite. Below you’ll find quick, practical snapshots of 10 series streaming on Max, with what they’re about, who’s involved, and how episodes are rolling out right now.

‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ (2025–)

This horror prequel is set decades before the events of the modern ‘It’ films, expanding Stephen King’s Derry mythos with Andy and Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs among the key creatives, and Bill Skarsgård returning as Pennywise. It premiered on October 26, 2025, with an eight-episode season airing Sundays on HBO and streaming on Max through December 14. The show follows a family arriving in early-1960s Derry as disappearances and ominous events escalate around them. Early viewership positioned it among HBO’s strongest recent debuts.

‘The Chair Company’ (2025–)

An HBO comedy led by Tim Robinson, this series centers on a surreal office where escalating corporate mishaps fuel half-hour episodes. Season 1 premiered in 2025 and is streaming on Max, with reports pointing to a second season in development. Episodes lean into awkward workplace spirals and serialized consequences. It’s produced by Hyperobject Industries for HBO.

‘I Love LA’ (2025–)

Set in Los Angeles, this ensemble comedy-drama follows a tight-knit friend group reuniting years later as careers and relationships shift. The series premiered in 2025 and streams on Max. Storylines focus on creative ambitions, changing dynamics, and contemporary city life. The debut season is currently available to start from episode one.

‘Ângela Diniz: Murdered and Convicted’ (2025)

This Brazilian HBO miniseries dramatizes the 1976 murder of socialite Ângela Diniz and the sensational trials that followed, drawing on the investigative podcast ‘Praia dos Ossos’. Marjorie Estiano stars opposite Emílio Dantas, with direction by Andrucha Waddington. The writing team includes Elena Soárez, Pedro Perazzo, and Thais Tavares. It arrives on Max as a limited run focused on courtroom, media, and gender-violence perspectives from the period.

‘The Seduction’ (2025–)

A French period drama inspired by ‘Les Liaisons Dangereuses’, the series charts the rise of a young Marquise de Merteuil in 18th-century Paris and her strategic rivalry with the Vicomte de Valmont. The ensemble includes Anamaria Vartolomei, Diane Kruger, Vincent Lacoste, Lucas Bravo, and Noée Abita. Warner Bros. Discovery materials position it as an HBO Original with a focus on power, reputation, and desire. New episodes roll out on Max following the November launch window.

‘Alex vs ARod’ (2025)

This three-part sports docuseries profiles Alex Rodriguez’s rise, controversies, and post-baseball reinvention. Directed by Gotham Chopra, it blends new interviews with archival footage in a chronological narrative. All parts are available to stream on Max for a straightforward binge. The series is part of the HBO Sports Documentaries banner.

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

A spin-off set in the ‘Adventure Time’ multiverse, the series follows Fionna and Cake alongside Simon Petrikov on serialized adventures. Season 1 debuted on Max in 2023, and season 2 premiered in October 2025. Episodes run a little over 20 minutes, and starting from each season’s first episode is recommended. Both seasons stream on Max in most regions.

‘Silly Sundays’ (2023–)

From Cartoon Saloon, this Irish preschool series follows cousins Sonia, Hugo, and Mel during weekend family time with gentle humor and music. Created by Nuria González Blanco, with direction by González Blanco and Fabian Erlinghäuser, it focuses on everyday problem-solving for very young viewers. New installments have been scheduled in mid-November on Max. It comes from the Kilkenny studio behind ‘The Breadwinner’ and ‘Wolfwalkers’.

‘Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking’ (2024–)

A pastry competition staged on Wizarding World sets, the show features teams crafting story-driven desserts inspired by creatures, spells, and iconic scenes. Hosts James and Oliver Phelps guide challenges that emphasize execution, flavor, and theatrical presentation. Judges evaluate large-scale showpieces requiring chocolate work, sugar sculpture, and precise patisserie techniques. New episodes land on Max during current weekly drops.

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

HBO’s weekly news program streams on Max after its Sunday HBO premiere. Each episode mixes a headline monologue with a deep-dive main segment designed to stand alone for easy viewing. The series maintains a consistent Sunday schedule for most of the year. Recent seasons and archives are available on demand.

Tell us what you’re queuing up on Max this weekend—and which new premieres or returning favorites we should add next—in the comments!