Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on HBO Max, Including ‘The Seduction’

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Looking for something new to watch on Max? There’s a great selection of recent additions, including popular HBO dramas, compelling sports documentaries, exciting reality shows, and fun cartoons. Here are ten recommendations, with the newest shows listed first, and a focus on Max and HBO originals. We’ve also included other highly-rated shows with interesting storylines or dedicated fans. Each description gives you the basic info—what the show is about, who made it, and what you can expect—so you can start watching right away. Enjoy!

‘Alex vs ARod’ (2025)

This sports documentary series, in three parts, tells the story of Alex Rodriguez, from his early promise as a baseball player to his time as a star with the New York Yankees. It also looks at the scandals that marked his career. Director Gotham Chopra uses both new interviews and old footage to highlight key moments in Rodriguez’s life, both on and off the field. The series features insights from teammates, coaches, reporters, and family members, offering context to his suspensions, changes in public image, and what he’s done since retiring. It aims to show the difference between the public persona of “A-Rod” and the private life of Alex Rodriguez.

‘The Seduction’ (2025– )

This historical drama takes place in 1700s Paris and centers on a young Marquise de Merteuil as she engages in a battle of wills and attraction with the Vicomte de Valmont. The series stars Anamaria Vartolomei, Diane Kruger, Vincent Lacoste, Lucas Bravo, and Noée Abita. It’s an HBO Original that offers a fresh take on the story and characters from ‘Les Liaisons Dangereuses,’ filled with clever schemes, social maneuvering, and the risks of upper-class life.

‘Ângela Diniz: Murdered and Convicted’ (2025)

This HBO miniseries from Brazil tells the story of Ângela Diniz, a socialite who was killed in 1976, and the highly publicized trials that followed. Marjorie Estiano and Emílio Dantas lead the cast, with Antônio Fagundes playing the role of legal expert Evandro Lins e Silva. The series is based on the podcast ‘Praia dos Ossos’ and focuses on the legal debates and media coverage of the time. Andrucha Waddington directed, and the scripts were written by Elena Soárez, Pedro Perazzo, and Thais Tavares.

‘Survival of the Beast’ (2025– )

Max Djenohan, an explorer and survival expert, learns from how animals survive in harsh environments and then teaches those same techniques to people. Each episode features stunning wildlife footage alongside practical demonstrations of skills like tracking, finding water, building shelters, and staying cool. The show travels to different ecosystems around the world, highlighting how living things adapt and overcome challenges. Max explains the science behind these survival strategies and shows viewers how to apply them in real-life situations.

‘Fatal Engineering’ (2025– )

This documentary series explores famous engineering disasters, uncovering the design flaws, human errors, and lack of proper oversight that led to their failure. Using expert analysis, computer modeling, and detailed investigations, the show demonstrates how even small mistakes can have catastrophic consequences. It follows the entire process, from initial idea to final operation, pointing out what works well and where safety measures fell short. The series is designed for anyone interested in learning about the technical details of these real-life events in a clear and understandable way.

‘Expedition Files’ (2024– )

Josh Gates explores well-known mysteries – like UFO sightings, unexplained disappearances, and strange objects – by looking at new evidence and using today’s scientific methods. Each episode carefully reviews original documents, tests different explanations, and features experts in fields like crime scene investigation, space travel, and history. The show aims to distinguish between myth and proven facts, and uncover new clues. The way each case is presented, like a detailed file, fits well with Josh’s adventurous, worldwide investigations.

‘In the Eye of the Storm’ (2024– )

This series vividly recreates natural disasters using actual footage from those who experienced them – including personal videos, emergency radio transmissions, and interviews with eyewitnesses. Each episode combines this raw footage with insights from experts to show exactly what happened and how people reacted. You’ll hear from survivors and first responders about being prepared, understanding the dangers, and the science behind extreme weather. The result is a fast-paced, minute-by-minute account of these devastating events.

‘Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking’ (2024– )

Skilled pastry chefs face off on sets inspired by the Wizarding World, creating impressive, large-scale desserts based on magical creatures, spells, and famous moments. The series is hosted by twins James and Oliver Phelps and includes appearances by actors from the films. A panel of judges evaluates the desserts based on how well they’re made, how they taste, and how closely they match the theme. Each challenge tests the bakers’ skills in areas like chocolate work and sugar art, and the desserts need to be both technically impressive and visually stunning.

‘Let’s Go, Bananas!’ (2024– )

This funny animated series shows life through the eyes of kids from three different families. Each short episode is narrated by a child and focuses on everyday experiences like school, siblings, and dealing with emotions. Created by Tim Bain and Dustin Ferrer, the show is fast-paced and uses quick editing, silly visuals, and music to keep things entertaining. It highlights how kids think and come up with creative solutions to common problems, all brought to life with energetic voice acting that feels like a comedy sketch.

‘The Last Woodsmen’ (2024– )

This reality series follows experienced logger Jared Douglas and his team as they carefully cut down large, valuable trees in the rugged Pacific Northwest. The show highlights the skill and technology involved, the difficulties of working in challenging weather and wild landscapes, and the business side of harvesting these rare trees. Each episode focuses on the dangerous, specialized work and the complex planning required for modern logging. It’s created by a team known for making similar documentaries about wilderness professions.

I’m so excited to hear what everyone is planning to watch first! Let me know in the comments which shows or movies you’re diving into this weekend, and if there’s anything amazing I haven’t mentioned that others should check out too!

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2025-11-15 08:15