‘Task’ Is HBO Max’s Most-Watched TV Show of the Week

From gritty crime sagas to animated chaos and true-crime chillers, this week’s Max queue is stacked with series that span genres and moods—perfect for quick binges or nightly catch-ups. Below, find what viewers are pressing play on right now, counted down from 10 to 1.

10. ’90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way’ (2019–present)

In this companion series, Americans relocate abroad to live with their partners, documenting immigration hurdles, culture shifts, and family expectations in the partner’s home country. Since its 2019 debut, it has run multiple seasons with rotating casts. It airs on TLC and is available to stream on Max. The production follows timelines from first relocations to marriage decisions and beyond.

9. ’90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?’ (2016–present)

This long-running follow-up tracks couples after the initial 90-day visa period, focusing on marriages, family dynamics, and cross-cultural adjustments. New seasons revisit familiar cast members while introducing fresh storylines. Episodes are produced by TLC, with streaming access on Max. The format emphasizes ongoing life changes, legal processes, and relationship milestones.

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

Each episode explores a homicide that took place on an actual Elm Street, linking the name’s pop-culture associations with real investigative work. The series debuted in 2024 and now spans multiple episodes across two seasons. It’s part of the ID catalog with streaming availability on Max. Episodes combine interviews, case files, and law-enforcement perspectives.

7. ‘Baylen Out Loud’ (2025–present)

This reality series chronicles Baylen Dupree’s life with Tourette syndrome, focusing on family, independence, and daily challenges. It premiered on TLC in January 2025 and streams on Max shortly after broadcast. The show has been renewed following strong audience response. New and recent episodes remain available for catch-up viewing.

6. ‘Peacemaker’ (2022–present)

Set in the DC universe, the series follows Christopher Smith as he navigates new missions with a misfit team, expanding on the character’s storyline from ‘The Suicide Squad’. Season 1 premiered in January 2022, and Season 2 arrived in August 2025 with weekly releases. The show blends action with irreverent humor and character backstory. All episodes stream on Max.

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

This true-crime docuseries examines real cases that unfolded on or around Friday the 13th, unpacking how superstition intersects with tragic events. The season presents each case with interviews and archival material across a limited run. It’s part of ID’s slate with episodes available to stream on Max. Viewers can expect case-by-case storytelling that connects facts, timelines, and outcomes.

4. ‘Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake’ (2023–present)

This spin-off returns to the ‘Adventure Time’ multiverse, following alternate-universe heroes Fionna and Cake alongside Simon Petrikov. Season 1 premiered in August 2023, and Season 2 debuted in October 2025. The series keeps the franchise’s mix of questing, emotional beats, and dimension-hopping lore. Stream it on Max as part of the broader ‘Adventure Time’ universe.

3. ‘Smiling Friends’ (2020–present)

The animated series centers on a small company dedicated to making people smile, often through bizarre, reality-warping gigs. After its 2020 pilot, the show launched a full season in 2022 and has continued with additional seasons in 2024 and 2025. Episodes are short, making it easy to sample or marathon. It’s available via Adult Swim with streaming access on Max.

2. ‘The Chair Company’ (2025–present)

This HBO comedy-thriller stars Tim Robinson as a man who stumbles into a sprawling conspiracy after an embarrassing office incident. Season 1 began airing on October 12, 2025, with episodes released weekly. Early reviews highlight the series’ blend of paranoia and cringe-comedy sensibilities. New episodes stream on Max as they air.

1. ‘Task’ (2025)

Brad Ingelsby’s crime drama follows an FBI agent leading a task force targeting violent stash-house robberies around Philadelphia, with Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey headlining a seven-episode season. The show premiered on September 7, 2025, and rolled out weekly through October 19. It’s available to stream in full on Max. Expect a grounded, procedural framework anchored by character-driven storytelling and tightly paced investigations.

What did you watch from this list—drop your pick and why in the comments!