‘Task’ Takes Over HBO Max’s Most-Watched Shows of the Week List: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Shows

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This week on HBO Max, viewers tuned in to a diverse range of shows – from brand new releases and beloved classics to gripping crime dramas, quirky cartoons, in-depth late-night programs, holiday competitions, and popular reality series. Here’s a rundown of the ten most-watched titles, counting down from ten to one, with a brief overview of each show’s premise, creators, and current status.

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

This show follows Americans who move to other countries to be with the people they love. It documents the challenges they face with laws, culture, and family. The series first aired on June 3, 2019, and new seasons continue to be released each year with different people featured. You can watch it on TLC and stream it on HBO Max in some areas. The show often makes news, and details about episodes and release dates can be found online.

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

This show, a spin-off of the popular ’90 Day’ series, follows couples after they’ve gotten married and navigated the K-1 visa process. It shows what life is really like for them after the wedding, including how their relationships change, if they move, and important family events. The series first aired in 2016 and continues with new seasons. You can watch it on TLC and stream it on HBO Max in some areas. TLC and various online sources keep track of the show’s history and different seasons.

8. ‘Halloween Baking Championship’ (2015–)

Every fall, Food Network’s Halloween-themed baking competition challenges talented bakers with spooky creations. Judges evaluate their work, and each week, bakers are eliminated until a champion is crowned. The show first aired in 2015 and will return for its eleventh season in September 2025. You can find details about past and current seasons, including episode guides, on the official Food Network website.

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

As a total news and comedy junkie, I’m a huge fan of John Oliver’s show. Every week, he takes on a big topic – whether it’s current events, how things are run by the government, or what’s happening online – and really breaks it down. It’s not just funny, though; it’s seriously well-researched. It started on HBO back in April 2014, and now you can catch new episodes on both HBO and HBO Max at the same time. It’s won a ton of awards and, thankfully, is confirmed to run through 2026! If you miss an episode, you can usually stream it pretty quickly after it airs.

6. ‘Baylen Out Loud’ (2025–)

This reality show follows Baylen Dupree, a young woman navigating life with Tourette Syndrome, as she strives for independence with the support of her family and fiancé. It premieres on TLC in January 2025 and is available to stream on HBO Max, with the second season launching in October 2025. Over 11 episodes across two seasons, the show captures Baylen’s everyday experiences, achievements, and preparations for her wedding. You can find episode details and season information on both the TLC and HBO Max websites.

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

I’m really hooked on this new true crime docuseries! It looks at actual cases that happened on or near Friday the 13th, and it’s fascinating how the show explores the role superstition played in these tragedies. The first season has six episodes, and each one dives deep into a different case with the help of investigators and experts. It came out in 2025 and you can stream it on HBO Max – it’s definitely a gripping watch, and it’s rated TV-14.

4. ‘Smiling Friends’ (2020–)

Adult Swim’s popular animated series follows Pim and Charlie, who work for a quirky company focused on bringing joy to people – usually through bizarre and dreamlike jobs. The show first aired a pilot episode in 2020 and has continued with several seasons, including new episodes released in 2025. Its unique humor and fast-paced sketches have gained it a large online fanbase. You can stream episodes after they’ve aired on TV.

3. ‘Peacemaker’ (2022–)

This action-comedy series, created by James Gunn and set in the world of DC Comics, follows Christopher Smith after the events of the movie ‘The Suicide Squad’. The first season was filmed in 2021 and is available to stream on HBO Max. The show combines intense action with a focus on its characters and their funny moments, with John Cena starring as the main character. You can watch it on HBO Max in the US and some other countries.

2. ‘The Chair Company’ (2025–)

Tim Robinson stars in this funny and suspenseful new series as William Trosper, an office employee whose life gets turned upside down after a humiliating moment at work leads him to uncover a large-scale conspiracy. The show, created with Zach Kanin, debuted on October 12, 2025, with new episodes released each week. Lake Bell and Sophia Lillis also star, and Andrew DeYoung directs and executive produces. You can stream new episodes on HBO Max after they air on HBO.

1. ‘Task’ (2025)

The HBO limited series, set in Philadelphia, centers around FBI agent Tom Brandis and his team as they investigate a family involved with a dangerous gang known as the Dark Hearts. Created by Brad Ingelsby, the seven-part story began airing on September 7, 2025, and concludes on October 19, 2025. Starring Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey, the show is currently planned as a single season, though future installments haven’t been ruled out. All episodes are available for streaming on HBO Max as they premiere.

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