A Mafia Miniseries and All the Other TV Shows Coming to HBO Max This Week
Max is set to refresh its content library with a variety of reality television and scripted drama during the week of February 16. The upcoming slate includes returning fan favorites that explore human endurance and family dynamics, alongside brand-new mystery and drama series. These releases are scheduled to roll out across the platform, providing subscribers with new viewing options throughout the work week. Each title will be available for streaming starting on its designated premiere date.
‘Naked and Afraid’ (2013–)
‘Naked and Afraid’ returns to the platform this Monday, February 16, featuring new survival scenarios that test human limits. The long-running reality series challenges two strangers to survive in a remote, hostile location for 21 days without any clothing or modern equipment. Participants must secure their own food, water, and shelter while contending with extreme weather and local wildlife. This installment continues the franchise’s focus on primitive survival skills and the psychological resilience required to endure the elements.
‘Unexpected’ (2017–)
‘Unexpected’ arrives on Tuesday, February 17, continuing its documentation of the lives of teenage couples navigating unplanned pregnancies. The series explores the complexities of early parenthood and the resulting impact on multi-generational family structures. Viewers observe the physical and emotional hurdles faced by the young parents as they prepare for birth and life with a newborn. The show highlights the shifting dynamics and tensions that arise between the teenagers and their own parents during this high-stakes transition.
‘Murder in Glitterball City’ (2026)
‘Murder in Glitterball City’ makes its debut this Thursday, February 19, introducing a stylized mystery to the weekly lineup. The series follows a high-profile investigation set within a vibrant, neon-lit urban environment known for its opulence. Detectives must navigate a web of clues and deceptions to uncover the truth behind a shocking crime that threatens the city’s social elite. The narrative delves into the contrast between the city’s glamorous exterior and the corruption hidden within its legal and social institutions.
‘Portobello’ (2026–)
‘Portobello’ is an upcoming television miniseries co-written and directed by Marco Bellocchio that will be released globally on Friday, February 20. Based on the 2016 book ‘Lettere a Francesca’ by Enzo Tortora, the story follows the real-life events of 1983 when the popular variety show host was arrested for alleged ties to the Camorra. Fabrizio Gifuni stars as Enzo Tortora, portraying the legal and personal battle of a man caught in a notorious judicial error. The first two episodes previously received an out-of-competition screening at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival. This historical drama highlights a significant moment in Italian media and legal history.
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