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

Even with flashy new 2025 films like ‘Superman’, ‘Warfare’ and ‘Friendship’ grabbing headlines, viewers on Max (formerly HBO Max) spent much of this week binging series across HBO, ID, TLC and Food Network. The lineup spans caped anti-heroes, late-night deep dives, seasonal baking showdowns and true-crime premieres—reflecting how Max’s combined HBO + Discovery library keeps very different audiences coming back.

Below is the countdown from 10 to 1. Each entry gives quick, useful details—what the show is about, who stars, and who’s behind the camera or production.

10. ‘Sister Wives’ (2010– )

TLC’s long-running reality series documents the Brown family, centered on Kody Brown and his relationships with Meri, Janelle, Christine and Robyn, along with their children. Created by Tim Gibbons and Christopher Poole, it is produced by Puddle Monkey Productions and Figure 8 Films.

Across its many seasons, the show has followed moves across states, family restructurings and significant life events; cast and crew listings are extensive given the show’s longevity, and episodes stream on Max as part of the Discovery catalog.

9. ‘The Real Murders on Elm Street’ (2024– )

Investigation Discovery’s docuseries examines real homicides tied to streets named “Elm,” with episodes structured around case histories and interviews. The series launched in 2024 and has streamed on Max in various regions following its ID run.

Season information and listings describe it as a multi-episode run that blends archival footage and investigator testimony; promotional materials emphasize its nod to slasher-film lore while remaining firmly true-crime.

8. ‘Welcome to Plathville’ (2019– )

TLC’s docuseries chronicles the conservative Plath family of south-eastern Georgia—parents Kim and Barry and their children—as relationships evolve and family members pursue independent paths. Executive producers have included Deborah Ridpath, Frank Sinton and Arthur Smith through A. Smith & Co. Productions.

Season 7 concluded at the end of September, with Olivia Plath confirming her exit. Prior seasons and the latest run are available through TLC and streaming via Max’s Discovery hub.

7. ‘90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way’ (2019– )

‘The Other Way’ flips the franchise premise by following Americans who relocate to their partner’s country, highlighting culture shock and immigration hurdles. Produced by Sharp Entertainment for TLC, the series premiered in 2019 and continues with new seasons.

Recent seasons have featured couples like Jenny & Sumit alongside new cast members; episodes air on TLC and stream on Max with the broader TLC catalog.

6. ‘90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?’ (2016– )

This TLC spin-off revisits couples from the ‘90 Day Fiancé’ universe as they navigate married life, with Sharp Entertainment producing for TLC. Seasons feature returning pairs such as Elizabeth & Andrei and Loren & Alexei.

The long-running franchise originates from Sharp Entertainment; episodes of ‘Happily Ever After?’ air on TLC and are available to stream on Max under the expanded Discovery hub.

5. ‘Halloween Baking Championship’ (2015– )

Food Network’s seasonal competition returns each fall with host John Henson and judges Carla Hall, Zac Young and Stephanie Boswell evaluating spooky desserts from bakers across the country. The series premiered in 2015 and continues to air annually.

The latest season premiered in mid-September, with episodes available through Food Network and streaming via Max as part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s library.

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

HBO’s weekly news-satire series is created and hosted by John Oliver, with executive producers including Oliver, Tim Carvell, Liz Stanton, Jon Thoday and James Taylor. The show has run for twelve seasons, delivering topical monologues and deep-dive segments.

Episodes air on HBO and stream on Max; recent listings and official pages confirm the current season’s rollout and producing team.

3. ‘The Friday the 13th Murders’ (2025– )

This Investigation Discovery true-crime series explores killings that occurred on or around the superstition-laced calendar date. The show is produced by Ben Newmark and Dan Newmark and streams on Max in the U.S. following ID premieres.

Season 1 launched in October 2025 with six episodes planned, each unraveling a single case with archival material and expert accounts. The series is part of ID’s fall slate of horror-tinged true crime.

2. ‘Task’ (2025)

‘Task’ is an HBO crime drama from creator Brad Ingelsby (‘Mare of Easttown’) set in Philadelphia’s Delaware County. The cast features Mark Ruffalo as FBI agent Tom Brandis and Tom Pelphrey as Robbie Prendergrast, with key roles for Raúl Castillo, Margarita Levieva, Emilia Jones, Fabien Frankel and Thuso Mbedu; Jeremiah Zagar directs episodes, and Dan Deacon composes. The limited series premiered in September with seven episodes slated.

The story follows an FBI task force hunting a crew robbing drug houses, intercut with the life of a working-class family man drawn into violence. New episodes have been airing Sundays on HBO and streaming on Max.

1. ‘Peacemaker’ (2022– )

James Gunn created ‘Peacemaker’ for HBO Max as a spin-off of DC’s ‘The Suicide Squad’, with John Cena returning as Christopher Smith alongside Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, Steve Agee and (from the latest season) Frank Grillo. Gunn wrote the series and directed multiple episodes across its run; additional season-two episodes were directed by Alethea Jones and Greg Mottola.

Season two rolled out on Max in 2025, continuing the character’s story within DC’s current screen continuity. Gunn has served as showrunner and writer throughout, while HBO/Max distributes the series.

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