Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on HBO Max, Including ‘I Love LA’

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Looking for something to watch on Max this weekend? The platform has a great selection of new shows, popular originals, and familiar favorites, including dramas, documentaries, and cartoons. Here are 10 series with recent episodes or growing buzz that you can start watching right now. We’ve included details about each show – like what it’s about, who’s in it, and when new episodes are released – to help you quickly find something you’ll enjoy.

‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ (2025– )

This horror series is a prequel to the well-known story about the terrifying clown, exploring the origins of fear in the town of Derry, Maine. Created by Andy and Barbara Muschietti alongside Jason Fuchs, it once again features Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise. New episodes air weekly on HBO and become available to stream on Max immediately after, with the first season of eight episodes concluding in mid-December. Warner Bros. Television is responsible for producing and distributing the show, ensuring fresh installments arrive on Max each week.

‘The Chair Company’ (2025– )

Tim Robinson stars in this funny and strange HBO comedy about the absurd things that happen at work. The first season, available now on Max, features short, half-hour episodes perfect for watching all at once. Each episode starts with a small, uncomfortable office situation that quickly spirals out of control. The show is produced by Hyperobject Industries, and a second season is already in the works.

‘Ângela Diniz: Murdered and Convicted’ (2025)

This HBO miniseries from Brazil tells the story of the 1976 murder of Ângela Diniz, a prominent socialite, and the sensational trials that followed. Marjorie Estiano stars as Ângela, alongside Emílio Dantas as Doca Street and Antônio Fagundes as the jurist Evandro Lins e Silva. The series is based on the investigative podcast ‘Praia dos Ossos’ and explores the case through the lens of the courtroom, the media coverage of the time, and the issue of gender-based violence. It was directed by Andrucha Waddington, and the scripts were written by Elena Soárez, Pedro Perazzo, and Thais Tavares.

‘The Seduction’ (2025– )

This historical drama, set in 1700s Paris, tells the story of a young Marquise de Merteuil and her climb to power, drawing inspiration from the classic novel ‘Les Liaisons Dangereuses’. The series stars Anamaria Vartolomei, Diane Kruger, Vincent Lacoste, Lucas Bravo, and Noée Abita. Each episode explores themes of strategy, social standing, and the intense competition between rivals, particularly with the Vicomte de Valmont. It’s a new original series from HBO, with Warner Bros. Discovery managing its release and marketing.

‘Alex vs ARod’ (2025)

This HBO Sports documentary series tells the story of Alex Rodriguez, from the best moments of his baseball career to the controversies he faced and what he’s done since retiring. Directed by Gotham Chopra, it uses both new interviews and old game footage to present his life in order. The entire series is short and designed to be watched all at once, and is available on Max, with each episode being about the same length.

‘I Love LA’ (2025– )

This funny and heartfelt series centers on a group of friends living in Los Angeles as they juggle their careers and love lives. The first season is available on Max and explores everyday life in the city, focusing on the friends’ creative pursuits and how their choices impact their relationships. It’s an HBO production, and all episodes are currently available to stream.

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

This series builds on the world of ‘Adventure Time,’ following Fionna and Cake as they journey through different universes with Simon Petrikov. The first season premiered on Max, and the second season began in October, telling a continuous story best enjoyed from the very first episode. Each episode is a little over twenty minutes long, and new episodes are released regularly on the platform. Cartoon Network Studios is producing the show, and more seasons are planned.

‘Tom & Jerry Gokko’ (2022– )

These new ‘Tom and Jerry’ cartoons are made in Japan and keep the classic, fast-paced slapstick comedy fans love. They’re released in short collections on Max, perfect for families to enjoy quickly. Japanese creative teams focused on simple stories, well-timed music, and lively animation, all while sticking to the original silent-style humor. Warner Bros. Japan produces the cartoons, and Max streams the curated sets.

‘Silly Sundays’ (2023– )

This charming Irish series from Cartoon Saloon follows cousins Sonia, Hugo, and Mel as they enjoy fun weekend adventures with their family. Each episode is designed for very young children and features lighthearted humor, easy-to-follow problem-solving, and catchy songs. Nuria González Blanco created the show and also directed it alongside Fabian Erlinghäuser. New episodes are released weekly on Max as part of the platform’s kids’ programming.

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

HBO’s news series features an in-depth report each week, plus shorter updates on other stories. Each episode is available to stream on Max right after it airs on Sundays. You can watch individual segments without needing to see previous episodes, letting you focus on the topics you care about. New episodes air every Sunday while the season is running, and you can always find past seasons available to watch whenever you want on Max. The show is produced by Sixteen String Jack Productions, and historical footage is accessible on Max.

Let us know in the comments which Max picks you’re most excited to try this weekend, and what else we should include on next week’s list!

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2025-11-29 09:45