‘Peacemaker’ Is Breaking Records as HBO Max’s Most-Watched Show of the Week: Here Is the Rest of the Top 10

If you’re trying to figure out what everyone’s binging on HBO Max right now, this roundup has you covered. From superhero mayhem and late-night deep dives to true-blue reality staples and paranormal field work, this week’s most-watched mix spans scripted, unscripted, animation, and seasonal competitions. It’s a snapshot of what’s pulling viewers in across genres and formats.

Below you’ll find quick, useful rundowns for each title—who’s in it, who made it, and what it’s about—so you can jump in without extra tab-hopping. We’ve counted down from 10 to 1.

10. ‘Ghost Adventures: House Calls’ (2022–present)

A ‘Ghost Adventures’ extension, this series sends the team to investigate private residences after calls for help from homeowners reporting unexplained activity. Zak Bagans leads the crew—Aaron Goodwin, Billy Tolley, and Jay Wasley—using field interviews, historical research, and on-site equipment sessions.

Episodes run in a weekly format and stream on HBO Max in select regions, with catalog availability also noted across other platforms. Listings show the show’s continuing status and scheduling details.

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

HBO’s weekly news-comedy series features John Oliver’s studio monologues, headline recaps, and deep-dive segments on policy and cultural topics. The program is directed by Paul Pennolino and executive-produced by Oliver, Tim Carvell, Liz Stanton, Jon Thoday, and James Taylor.

The show is currently in Season 12 and recently picked up Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series at the Primetime Emmys. Episodes premiere Sundays on HBO and then stream on HBO Max.

8. ‘Welcome to Plathville’ (2019–present)

This TLC docuseries follows the Plath family of Georgia as adult children pursue independence, creative careers, and relationships while negotiating conservative upbringings and shifting family bonds. Key figures include parents Kim and Barry Plath and children Ethan, Micah, Moriah, Lydia, and others.

The show’s recent seasons have focused on major milestones—moves, marriages, reconciliations—and continued to document intra-family conflicts and breakthroughs. Season schedules and casting updates confirm the series’ ongoing run with new episodes and evolving arcs.

7. ’90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?’ (2016–present)

‘Happily Ever After?’ revisits standout couples from the flagship ’90 Day Fiancé’ after marriage as they navigate careers, family planning, in-laws, and relocations. Episodes track evolving relationships and major life changes across U.S. and international settings.

The spinoff is part of TLC’s broader ’90 Day’ slate from Sharp Entertainment, with season-by-season casts promoted ahead of premieres and storylines unfolding weekly throughout the year. Recent episodes have featured high-profile couples and turning-point moments that reverberate across the franchise.

6. ‘Halloween Baking Championship’ (2015–present)

Food Network’s seasonal competition assembles pro bakers for spooky-themed challenges, judged on creativity, flavor, and technical execution. Hosting duties have included John Henson, with a judging panel that has featured Carla Hall, Zac Young, and Stephanie Boswell across recent seasons.

The series runs annually in the lead-up to Halloween, with episodic themes ranging from “mummy treats” to horror-inspired entremets. It’s produced by Super Delicious (among others) and airs on Food Network with streams available after broadcast.

5. ’90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way’ (2019–present)

This TLC spinoff relocates the ’90 Day’ format overseas, following Americans who move to their partners’ home countries to marry and build lives abroad. The series has chronicled couples across India, Colombia, and beyond, spotlighting immigration logistics, family dynamics, and culture-shock hurdles.

New seasons introduce returning and first-time couples, with updates shared ahead of each premiere. The franchise stems from Sharp Entertainment and sits within a large ’90 Day’ ecosystem that includes ‘Happily Ever After?’, ‘Before the 90 Days’, and more.

4. ‘Rick and Morty’ (2013–present)

Adult Swim’s animated sci-fi comedy ‘Rick and Morty’—from Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland—tracks the multiverse-hopping misadventures of genius misanthrope Rick Sanchez and his grandson Morty Smith. The current voice cast features Ian Cardoni (Rick) and Harry Belden (Morty) alongside Sarah Chalke, Spencer Grammer, and Chris Parnell, with new Season 8 episodes having completed their summer run.

Executive producers include Harmon and showrunner Scott Marder. Across its run, numerous directors and writers have contributed; the franchise continues expanding with spinoffs while the core series maintains its 10-episode season format. Episodes air on Adult Swim and stream after broadcast.

3. ‘The Pitt’ (2025–present)

‘The Pitt’ is a medical drama from creator/showrunner R. Scott Gemmill, produced with John Wells and Noah Wyle, that compresses one emergency department’s 15-hour shift across a season. The ensemble includes Wyle, Tracy Ifeachor, Katherine LaNasa, Isa Briones, Fiona Dourif, and others, following staff as they juggle crises against resource strain. It streams on Max/HBO Max.

The series launched with strong critical attention and went on to win Outstanding Drama Series at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. Production companies include John Wells Productions, R. Scott Gemmill Productions, and Warner Bros. Television; Season 1 released weekly in prime-time slots, with renewal announced for a second season.

2. ‘Task’ (2025–present)

‘Task’ is an HBO crime drama from creator Brad Ingelsby (‘Mare of Easttown’) about an FBI agent who leads a task force against a spate of violent robberies in suburban Philadelphia. Mark Ruffalo stars as Agent Tom Brandis opposite Tom Pelphrey; the cast also features Emilia Jones, Thuso Mbedu, Fabien Frankel, Raúl Castillo, and Martha Plimpton. The series premiered in September and airs Sundays on HBO and streams on HBO Max.

Executive producers include Ingelsby, Mark Roybal, Jeremiah Zagar, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Ruffalo, and Ron Schmidt. Season 1 is planned for seven episodes with a weekly release cadence. Early coverage highlighted the show’s gritty tone and performances, with listings and episode schedules reflecting the ongoing rollout.

1. ‘Peacemaker’ (2022–present)

Created and run by James Gunn, ‘Peacemaker’ follows Christopher Smith, a swaggering vigilante who’ll “keep the peace” at any cost, as he’s roped into black-ops missions with a mismatched team. John Cena reprises the title role alongside Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, and Steve Agee; Season 2 expands the ensemble with Frank Grillo. The series originates from DC Comics and spun out of Gunn’s ‘The Suicide Squad’.

Behind the camera, Gunn wrote all episodes of Season 1 and directs across the series with additional Season 2 episodes by Greg Mottola and Alethea Jones. Produced by DC Studios, The Safran Company, and Warner Bros. Television, the show streams on HBO Max, with Season 2 now rolling out weekly.

Share which of these you’re watching this week—and what we should cover next—in the comments!