‘Task’ Is Now HBO Max’s Most-Watched Show of the Week: Here Is the Rest of the Top 10

From gritty limited series and animated oddities to true-crime deep dives and beloved reality staples, this week’s Max lineup brings a mix of buzzy premieres and reliable comfort watches—all available to stream in one place for easy weeknight viewing.

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

This spin-off flips the original concept by following Americans who move abroad to be with their partners, capturing culture shock and visa hurdles. It premiered in 2019 and continues with new seasons. Episodes air on TLC and are available to stream on Max after broadcast. Release-date references and listings confirm its timeline.

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

The long-running spin-off follows couples from the franchise as they tackle post-wedding life, from career shifts to family drama. The series launched in 2016 and has continued through multiple seasons. Episodes air on TLC and stream on Max as part of the broader franchise hub. Database entries confirm its 2016 debut.

8. ‘Halloween Baking Championship’ (2015–)

This seasonal Food Network competition crowns the best spooky-themed baker each fall, with the eleventh season premiering in September 2025. Episodes feature rotating hosts and judges from the baking world. The franchise’s Discovery ownership means installments are available on Max. Seasons and episode counts are cataloged in official listings.

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

HBO’s weekly current-affairs show delivers deep-dive segments into news, policy, and culture, hosted by John Oliver. Since its 2014 debut, the series has maintained a consistent presence on HBO with broad international distribution. New episodes stream on Max after broadcast. Historic audience and platform details underscore its long-running status.

6. ‘Baylen Out Loud’ (2025–)

The reality series follows Baylen Dupree as she navigates life with Tourette syndrome, highlighting family dynamics and personal milestones. The show premiered on January 13, 2025, and has been renewed for a second season. It airs on TLC with next-day streaming on Max. Season information and streaming pages confirm availability on Max.

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

This true-crime docuseries examines real cases that unfolded on or around the infamous date, unpacking each investigation across a six-part season. Season 1 began rolling out in October 2025. Produced with Investigation Discovery, episodes are available to stream on Max. Listings confirm availability across several platforms, including Max.

4. ‘Smiling Friends’ (2020–)

Adult Swim’s offbeat animated series follows a startup dedicated to making people smile, with a pilot that first dropped in 2020 and a full series launch in 2022. Season three premiered on October 5, 2025. The show has been renewed further, reflecting its growing popularity. New seasons stream on Max alongside Adult Swim airings.

3. ‘Peacemaker’ (2022–2025)

Set in the DC universe, this series centers on Christopher Smith as he navigates black-ops missions and messy loyalties, with season two concluding on October 9, 2025. The show premiered in 2022 and returned in 2025 with a second season; following the finale, creators indicated there were no plans for a third season. John Cena leads the cast, with Danielle Brooks and others in key roles. Both seasons stream on Max.

2. ‘The Chair Company’ (2025–)

Tim Robinson stars in this new comedy-thriller about an office humiliation that spirals into a conspiracy, debuting on HBO and Max on October 12, 2025. Co-created by Robinson and Zach Kanin, the eight-episode season rolls out weekly. The show is produced by Hyperobject Industries and Zanin Corp with Andrew DeYoung among the executive producers. Episodes stream on Max after their HBO airing.

1. ‘Task’ (2025)

This HBO crime drama miniseries follows priest-turned-FBI asset Tom Brandis as he’s pulled into a Philadelphia manhunt that blurs the line between justice and revenge. Created by Brad Ingelsby, the seven-episode series premiered on September 7, 2025, with its finale slated for October 19, 2025. The cast includes Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey, among others. Stream it on HBO and Max.

Tell us which of these you’re streaming first on Max this week—and why—in the comments.