Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on HBO Max, Including ‘Silly Sundays’

If you’re looking for fresh picks on Max this weekend (November 14–16), several new and returning series just landed alongside a few standout originals. Below you’ll find 10 timely options—each with what it’s about, who’s behind it, and when it arrived this week—so you can jump straight to a show that fits your mood without any guesswork.

‘Homestead Rescue’ (2016– )

Arriving Wednesday, November 12, this long-running survival series follows the Raney family—Marty, Misty, and Matt—as they troubleshoot struggling off-grid properties across the U.S. Episodes combine site assessments and build plans with season-specific challenges like water sourcing, food security, and shelter upgrades. The format blends on-scene work with narration to explain practical fixes owners can maintain after the crew leaves. The show originates from Raw Television, with the Raneys front and center across recent seasons.

‘Beat Bobby Flay’ (2013– )

Also arriving Wednesday, November 12, this culinary competition pits two chefs in a 20-minute ingredient battle, with the winner facing Bobby Flay using the challenger’s signature dish. A rotating panel conducts a blind taste test to choose the outcome in the final round. The series is produced by Rock Shrimp Productions and features frequent guest judges and visiting chefs. Hundreds of episodes have been produced since its debut, making it one of cable’s longest-running cooking formats.

‘Ângela Diniz: Murdered and Convicted’ (2025)

Landing Thursday, November 13, this Brazilian HBO miniseries dramatizes the 1976 murder of socialite Ângela Diniz and the sensational trials that followed. The production draws on the investigative podcast ‘Praia dos Ossos’ and stars Marjorie Estiano and Emílio Dantas, with Antônio Fagundes in a key legal role. Direction is by Andrucha Waddington, with scripts from Elena Soárez, Pedro Perazzo, and Thais Tavares. The narrative revisits the era’s “defense of honor” arguments and re-examines their cultural impact.

‘Body Cam’ (2018– )

Arriving Thursday, November 13, this documentary series reconstructs high-stakes incidents using real police body-camera footage, radio traffic, and first-person interviews. Episodes move chronologically through events and follow up with post-incident reflections on tactics and outcomes. Produced for Investigation Discovery, the format centers on unfiltered visual evidence to tell each story. Multiple seasons cover a broad range of calls across U.S. jurisdictions.

‘Silly Sundays’ (2023– )

Debuting Friday, November 14 on Max, this Irish preschool series from Cartoon Saloon follows cousins Sonia, Hugo, and Mel during weekend family time. Created by Nuria González Blanco, the show emphasizes gentle humor, music, and everyday problem-solving for very young viewers. Direction is by González Blanco alongside Fabian Erlinghäuser, and episodes are crafted for short, warm slice-of-life stories. The series originates from the Kilkenny studio behind acclaimed features like ‘The Breadwinner’ and ‘Wolfwalkers.’

‘The Seduction’ (2025– )

Arriving Friday, November 14, this French period drama reimagines the rise of the Marquise de Merteuil in 18th-century Paris. The series is inspired by ‘Les Liaisons Dangereuses’ and features Anamaria Vartolomei, Diane Kruger, Vincent Lacoste, Lucas Bravo, and Noée Abita. Warner Bros. Discovery materials position it as an HBO Original tracing strategy, reputation, and power games with the Vicomte de Valmont. Production notes highlight its ensemble cast and prelude framing to the infamous intrigue that follows.

‘The Last Woodsmen’ (2024– )

Landing Saturday, November 15, this unscripted series tracks logger Jared Douglas and crew as they fell high-value trees in remote Pacific Northwest terrain. Episodes document technical rigging, equipment decisions, weather, and wildlife across hazardous worksites. The series foregrounds the economics of timber harvests and the logistics of moving large specimens from forest to mill. It’s presented as a Discovery brand production that focuses on dangerous, specialized labor.

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

Set on Wizarding World locations, this competition brings teams of pastry professionals together to craft story-driven desserts inspired by creatures, spells, and iconic scenes. Hosts James and Oliver Phelps guide challenges that emphasize execution, flavor, and theatrical presentation, from chocolate work to sugar sculpture. Judging centers on large-scale showpieces and themed bakes designed for cinematic impact. New episodes are part of this month’s Max additions.

‘Tom & Jerry Gokko’ (2022– )

This Japan-produced run of short ‘Tom and Jerry’ cartoons retains the classic cat-and-mouse slapstick while leaning into fast-paced, gag-forward comedy. Local creative teams employ minimalist setups and musical timing with anime-adjacent expressions, keeping dialogue light and visual humor front-and-center. Episodes are designed as bite-size segments that fit quick-watch sessions. The series comes from Warner Bros. Japan and is part of Max’s animated offerings.

‘Alex vs ARod’ (2025)

This three-part HBO Sports docuseries profiles Alex Rodriguez from phenom to Yankees star, with attention to controversies that shaped his public image. Directed by Gotham Chopra, it pairs new interviews with archival footage to cover PED suspensions, media scrutiny, and post-baseball ventures. Teammates, managers, journalists, and family offer context across Rodriguez’s career milestones. The series is positioned as a comprehensive portrait contrasting the public “A-Rod” with the private “Alex.”

Tell us which of these you’ll be pressing play on first this weekend—drop your picks in the comments!