Here Are All the TV Shows Coming to HBO Max This Week, Including ‘Until I Destroy My Husband’s Family’

Need something new to watch? This week offers a great variety of shows, including popular reality TV, gripping true crime documentaries, exciting restoration projects, and highly-rated dramas from around the world. You’ll find both familiar favorites and fresh series from places like Japan and Poland, with something to suit every taste.

Here’s a rundown of all the new series coming out between October 13th and 19th. We’ve included details about the storylines, main actors, and the people who made them, plus the specific release date – either October 15th or 17th – so you can easily find what you’re looking for.

‘7 Little Johnstons’ (2015– )

This reality show follows the Johnston family—parents Trent and Amber, and their five children, Jonah, Anna, Elizabeth, Emma, and Alex—who all have achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism. It showcases their everyday lives, from school and work to relationships and big events, highlighting the unique challenges and experiences they face as a family. The show offers a real look at family dynamics and the medical aspects of living with dwarfism. New episodes will be available starting Wednesday, October 15.

For years, viewers have followed the Johnston family through major life events – from moving to new homes and celebrating graduations, to navigating health challenges. We’ve also watched their children grow up and explore relationships. This week, on Wednesday, October 15th, a new chapter unfolds, focusing on parents Trent and Amber, and their five children: Jonah, Anna, Elizabeth (Liz), Emma, and Alex.

‘Graveyard Carz’ (2012– )

This show follows Mark Worman and his team as they restore classic Dodge and Plymouth muscle cars from the late 1960s and early 1970s at their shop in Springfield, Oregon. Key members of the team include Allysa Rose, Royal Yokum, and Will Scott. They specialize in bringing these rare cars back to their original, factory-perfect condition. New projects arrive on Wednesday, October 15th.

Mark Worman created and leads this show, which combines fixing classic cars, finding the right parts, and ensuring everything is historically accurate. Each episode follows a complete rebuild, staying true to the garage’s motto: ‘It’s Mopar or No Car.’ New episodes begin airing on Wednesday, October 15th.

‘Mother, May I Murder?’ (2023– )

This documentary series explores shocking true crime cases where the relationship between mothers and their children becomes dangerously twisted, leading to conspiracy and even murder. Each episode revisits well-known investigations, using interviews, old footage, and analysis from experts to piece together what happened and why. A new episode will be available on Wednesday, October 15th.

This season’s cases feature families – parents and children – working together to commit crimes, often motivated by money, envy, or being controlled by others. The show is created with the help of experts in crime scene analysis and interviews with those affected, and new episodes begin airing on Wednesday, October 15th.

‘True Beauty’ (2024)

Premiering October 17th, this new series for 2024 is a reimagining of the original South Korean drama. It explores themes of identity, how others see us, and starting over, all set within the worlds of fashion and social media influencing. The show stars Rebecca Danae, Eduardo Vildasol, Mauricio Ortiz-Segura, and Maganda Marie, and was created by a modern team of writers and producers.

This show features a talented cast and unfolds like a series of connected stories, all centered around the fascinating world of personal branding and how people create their public image. Expect suspenseful, character-focused plots, with new episodes becoming available on Friday, October 17th.

‘The Thaw’ (2022– )

As a total crime drama fan, I’m really hooked on this Polish series set in Szczecin. It centers around detective Katarzyna Zawieja, who’s dealing with a personal tragedy – the loss of her husband – while trying to solve a really tough case: a young mother’s murder and her baby going missing. It’s created by Marta Szymanek and directed by Xawery Żuławski, and the cast is fantastic – you’ll recognize names like Katarzyna Wajda, Bartłomiej Kotschedoff, and even Bogusław Linda. The latest episodes dropped on October 17th, so I’m catching up right now!

Tomasz Naumiuk handled the cinematography, and Łukasz Targosz composed the music for the show, with scripts written by Marta Szymanek and Piotr Gerard Szymanek. The second season broadened the investigation, but still focused on Zawieja’s personal story, and the next set of episodes will be released on Friday, October 17th.

‘Vivant’ (2023)

This Japanese drama, a big-budget suspense thriller from TBS, features a star-studded cast including Masato Sakai, Hiroshi Abe, Fumi Nikaidō, Tori Matsuzaka, Kazunari Ninomiya, and Kōji Yakusho. Directed by Katsuo Fukuzawa and with a score by Akira Senju, the series follows a businessman who gets caught up in a huge international conspiracy involving powerful people and government agencies. It will be available to watch starting Friday, October 17th.

The show first launched with 10 episodes filmed in various locations, and its plot was kept secret until it premiered. It was written by a team led by Hiroyuki Yatsu and overseen by Fukuzawa. The new season begins streaming on Friday, October 17th.

‘Ignite’ (2025– )

Premiering October 17th is “Ignite: Lawless of the Law,” a new Japanese legal drama. The series centers on Ryō Uzaki, a determined but impulsive young lawyer who switched careers after his father passed away. He now works at a small law firm while also holding down part-time jobs. Shotaro Mamiya stars as Uzaki, and each episode will feature a new set of clients and legal challenges.

The show follows both individual legal cases and the unfolding personal stories of the characters. It focuses on the relationships within the Peace Law Office and explores the ethical complexities of practicing law. The latest episodes will be released on Friday, October 17th.

‘Mr Mikami’s Classroom’ (2025)

Premiering October 17th, the 2025 Japanese drama ‘Mr. Mikami’s Classroom’ follows Takashi Mikami (Tori Matsuzaka), a highly educated bureaucrat from the Ministry of Education. He’s assigned to teach homeroom to Class 3-2 at a private high school. The show also stars Riho Yoshioka, Masaki Okada, Aju Makita, Daiken Okudaira, and Airu Kubozuka.

This drama is being described as an inspiring story about overcoming educational challenges. It follows Mikami as he challenges traditional systems while guiding students today. The show’s creative team includes writer Roba Shimori and directors known for their work on TBS’s popular Sunday dramas. It premieres on Friday, October 17th.

‘Beach Cottage Chronicles’ (2022– )

This design series explores beautiful waterfront cottages, sharing the stories behind their renovations and new construction. Each episode tours homes from locations like Malibu, Washington State, and Hawaii, and features the homeowners, architects, and designers who brought them to life. Emmanuel Moran directed the episodes, with Tony Castle and Roxy Hunt producing. The latest season premieres on Friday, October 17th.

This series explores the art of building by the sea, showcasing the unique materials and techniques used in coastal homes, and the stories of the people who create them. New episodes become available on Friday, October 17th.

‘Light of My Lion’ (2024)

This Japanese drama tells the story of two brothers whose peaceful lives are disrupted by the arrival of a strange young boy. One brother is a talented artist with autism, and the other cares for him. The series stars Yūya Yagira, Ryōta Bandō, Tasuku Sato, and Asuka Saitō, and features directing by Toshio Tsuboi, Takahiro Aoyama, and Izumi Masahide, with scripts written by Kōji Tokuo and Yoshino Ichinohe. It will be available starting Friday, October 17th.

Sayaka Aoki composed the music, and Vaundy performs the ending theme. The series was originally broadcast in Japan this fall and will now be available to a wider audience starting October 17th.

‘Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the Jungle?’ (2025)

As a huge fan of crime dramas, I’m really excited about this new Japanese series! It’s based on a manga called ‘Kujaku no Dansu, Dare ga Mita?’ and it’s a live-action take on the story. Basically, it follows a woman named Komugi who finds a letter after her ex-police officer father is killed. This letter throws her into a complicated conspiracy, and it seems like someone who was executed years ago might not have been guilty after all. The cast is fantastic – Suzu Hirose, Kenichi Matsuyama, and Win Morisaki are all starring in it. It’s coming out on October 17th, and I’ve already marked my calendar!

The series combines legal drama with a criminal investigation as Komugi partners with a lawyer to uncover secrets from the past. Originally planned for release in 2025, it’s continuing to become available, starting this Friday, October 17th.

‘Grand Maison Tokyo’ (2019)

The new drama follows chef Natsuki Obana, played by Takuya Kimura, as he tries to revive his career in Tokyo and earn three Michelin stars. His previous success was halted by a food contamination incident. Written by Tsutomu Kuroiwa and directed by a team including Ayuko Tsukahara, Daisuke Yamamuro, and Takahiro Aoyama, the show also stars Kyōka Suzuki, Ikki Sawamura, and Aki Asakura. It premieres on October 17th.

This 11-episode TBS series features the song “Recipe” by Tatsuro Yamashita and explores themes of leadership, guidance, and the art of fine dining. New episodes will begin airing on Friday, October 17th.

‘Until I Destroy My Husband’s Family’ (2024)

The new 2024 Japanese drama, based on a popular webcomic, follows Minori Kisaragi (Marika Matsumoto) as she discovers her husband, Yudai (Terunosuke Takezai), has been having an affair for fifteen years with Riko Miyake (Maho Nonami). Seeking revenge, Minori develops a complex plan that involves Riko’s son, Wataru (Kota Nomura), and also leads her to uncover hidden truths about her own life. The show premieres on Friday, October 17th.

Directed by Jin Ueda, Takehito Muroi, and Daizō Yoshida, and written by Ayuka Kishimoto and Ayako Katō, this 12-episode series from TV Tokyo combines the tension of a domestic thriller with legal and social mysteries. It will be available to watch starting Friday, October 17th.

Tell us which shows you’re queuing up first this week in the comments!

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