Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on HBO Max, Including ‘American Prince: JFK Jr.’

There’s a packed slate on HBO Max right now, with new premieres alongside returning unscripted favorites, true-crime staples, and newsmagazine deep dives. If you’re mapping out a low-key weekend, this roundup keeps it simple by highlighting fresh releases first, then platform originals and notable franchises.

Below are ten titles appearing on this week’s lineups. Each entry sticks to the essentials—what the show covers and who’s involved—so you can jump straight to the ones that match your mood without extra digging.

‘American Prince: JFK Jr.’ (2025)

This three-part documentary miniseries profiles John F. Kennedy Jr. from his childhood in the public eye through his legal career, the launch of ‘George’ magazine, and his marriage to Carolyn Bessette. The series assembles extensive archival footage, press interviews, and personal home videos to chart family milestones and the pressures of a modern American dynasty.

Produced under the CNN Original Series banner and directed by Rebecca Gitlitz, the project features journalists, friends, and colleagues who illuminate the professional decisions behind the publishing venture and philanthropic efforts. Editorial research and licensed media trace the timeline leading to his lasting cultural legacy.

‘Heart & Hustle: Houston’ (2025)

This ensemble docuseries follows a circle of accomplished Black women in Houston as they balance business building, community work, and family life. Storylines track product launches, client projects, and local events across the city’s neighborhoods, highlighting the logistics and teamwork behind each milestone.

Cameras follow the cast through planning sessions, collaborations, and setbacks, documenting how deals come together and how friendships evolve alongside career goals. Producer credits emphasize a character-driven format that spotlights entrepreneurship and mentorship.

‘Sin City Rehab’ (2025–)

‘Sin City Rehab’ centers on designer-developer Alison Victoria as she tackles high-end builds, flips, and full-scale renovations across Las Vegas. Each episode follows site assessments, scope decisions, contractor coordination, and the final reveal as she adapts plans to local architecture and market demands.

The production continues the on-camera approach established with ‘Windy City Rehab’, shifting to the desert with new permitting, budget, and design challenges. Recurring segments break down materials, layout changes, and timelines from demolition to staging.

‘Truck Dynasty’ (2025–)

This automotive docuseries spotlights South Florida custom shops known for extreme off-road builds, including multi-axle conversions and specialized rigs. Episodes document the full pipeline—client consults, CAD planning, fabrication, paint, testing, and delivery—while capturing shop culture and problem-solving on deadline.

Produced by Scott Brothers Entertainment, the series features large-scale projects ranging from lifted daily drivers to one-off showpieces. Viewers see chassis modifications, drivetrain upgrades, and interior overhauls mapped to each customer’s spec sheet.

‘The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper’ (2023–)

This long-form newsmagazine expands single topics into deeply reported hours anchored by Anderson Cooper. Each installment blends field reporting, interviews, documents, and timeline graphics to present a clear beginning-to-end narrative about current events or complex issues.

Correspondents, producers, and researchers contribute original footage and sourcing, with episodes structured around verified materials and on-the-ground access. The format emphasizes context, follow-up interviews, and clarity in how events unfolded.

‘We Baby Bears’ (2022–)

A Cartoon Network series set earlier in the ‘We Bare Bears’ universe, ‘We Baby Bears’ follows young versions of Grizz, Panda, and Ice Bear as they travel in a magical box searching for a place to call home. Episodes mix adventure and comedy with quick world-hopping setups and recurring supporting characters.

Created by Manny Hernandez and based on characters by Daniel Chong, the show features voice talent across a rotating guest roster while maintaining short, self-contained stories. Music cues, visual gags, and parallel plots carry the brisk, family-friendly format.

‘Signs of a Psychopath’ (2020–)

This true-crime series examines cases that investigators and forensic psychologists cite for hallmark psychopathic behaviors. Episodes reconstruct timelines with interrogation footage, 911 calls, and first-person accounts from detectives, prosecutors, and families.

The production focuses on clinical frameworks—impulsivity, manipulation, and lack of empathy—alongside evidence chains from crime scene to courtroom. Archival materials and expert commentary provide the backbone for each case study.

‘Ready to Love’ (2018–)

Hosted by Thomas “Nephew Tommy” Miles and produced by Will Packer Media and Lighthearted Entertainment, this dating series follows successful Black singles as they navigate mixers, group dates, and one-on-ones. The cast rotates by city while keeping the same elimination structure set by weekly deliberations.

Episodes track relationship progress through confessionals and panel-style check-ins, highlighting communication, compatibility, and long-term goals. Format staples—meet-and-greets, curveball date cards, and retreat weekends—build toward final decisions.

‘Halloween Wars’ (2011–)

This seasonal competition pits teams of pumpkin carvers, cake decorators, and sugar artists against large-scale horror-themed build briefs. Timed rounds culminate in display-ready showpieces that must balance structure, flavor components, and visual storytelling.

Hosted by Jonathan Bennett with judge Shinmin Li and rotating guest judges, the series spotlights technique across sculpting, isomalt work, and edible engineering. Team captains manage design sketches, tasting elements, and last-minute fixes before judging.

‘On the Case with Paula Zahn’ (2009–)

Hosted by journalist Paula Zahn, this investigative series reconstructs real criminal cases from the initial report through breakthroughs and prosecution. Detectives, forensic specialists, and families guide viewers through the evidence, witness interviews, and legal steps that shaped each outcome.

Chronologies are supported by documents, maps, and reenactments that illustrate how leads developed and which lab results proved pivotal. The series emphasizes procedural detail and victim advocacy within each episode’s narrative arc.

Tell us which of these you’re pressing play on first—and what you think after watching—in the comments.