Here Are All the TV Shows Coming to HBO Max This Week, Including ‘Lady in the Lake’

As a total cinema devotee, I’m really excited about what’s coming to screens the week of Monday, September 29th through Sunday, October 5th! It’s a great mix – we’ve got compelling docu-series, gripping true crime stories, shows for all the car enthusiasts out there, and some brand-new titles I can’t wait to check out. Below, I’ve put together quick summaries of each project – what they’re all about, who’s involved, and the key people behind the scenes – so you’ll know exactly when everything drops. It’s going to be a good week!

As a total movie buff, I wanted to make things super easy for you. So, with each film or show I highlight, I’m including the exact day it drops this week. I’ll give you the plot, the main cast and who’s behind it – basically, everything you need to know to get excited. I’m skipping all the complicated stuff about which streaming service it’s on, and just focusing on the essentials to get you up to speed.

‘Two Guys Garage’ (2001– )

Join Kevin Byrd and Willie B. in this established automotive series where they tackle everything from repairs and performance boosts to diagnostics and custom builds on both American and foreign cars and light trucks. You’ll find practical, step-by-step demonstrations, product installations, and insights from industry pros and specialized shops. Originally airing on SPEED Channel, the show continues with the same focus on real garage work, now under Brenton Productions. Tune in starting Monday, September 29.

The show focuses on hands-on demonstrations filmed at their workshop near Tampa, Florida. Byrd, an engineer, and Willie B., a radio host and car enthusiast, explain complex topics – from how engines work internally to the details of car exteriors – using easy-to-understand language. The series has been running for many years, featuring a variety of experts like Bryan Fuller and Sam Memmolo who have appeared in different seasons.

‘Women Wearing Shoulder Pads’ (2025– )

This fresh series centers on a well-off woman from Ecuador, exploring her experiences with romance, family life, her career in advertising, and even her adorable pet cuyes (guinea pigs). The show balances these different aspects of her life, using them to create both dramatic moments and comedic relief. It’s scheduled to premiere on Monday, September 29.

Currently, there isn’t much information available to the public, but the story appears to be about people from different cultures working in the fast-paced world of commercial production. As of late September 2025, the actors chosen for the roles and the complete list of people who worked on the creative side haven’t been announced widely.

‘Sister Wives’ (2010– )

The popular TLC documentary series continues to follow the Brown family as their relationships change after several splits. Recent episodes have shown Kody and Robyn Brown talking about staying in a monogamous marriage and how everyone is coping with the loss of Robert “Garrison” Brown, who passed away in 2024. New episodes begin Monday, September 29. Watch now!

The show features Kody Brown and his current wife, Robyn Brown. We also see Christine, Janelle, and Meri, who were previously part of a plural marriage with Kody, throughout recent seasons. The latest season focuses on honest discussions about their beliefs, the challenges of plural marriage, and what the future holds for the family.

‘Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain’ (2025)

Award-winning actor and producer Eva Longoria hosts a new eight-episode series that takes viewers on a journey through Spain. The show highlights the country’s food, history, and local communities, while also allowing Longoria to explore her own roots. It will premiere on Tuesday, September 30.

Eva Longoria both stars in and executive produces the show, guiding viewers through cities like Barcelona and Madrid. Each episode combines visits to delicious food spots with a look at the local culture. This series builds on her previous travel and food programs, and details like episode summaries and crew information are still being released.

‘My Happy Place’ (2025– )

This show combines travel and personal stories, taking audiences to places that are important to well-known figures. Recent episodes have included Alan Cumming, Taraji P. Henson, and Billy Porter giving tours of locations connected to their own lives. It will air on Tuesday, September 30.

Created like a documentary, each episode is about 42 minutes long and focuses on places filled with memories. CNN Studios is one of the production companies involved. More information about the people working on the show and a complete list of episodes are still being released.

‘Good Cop/Bad Cop’ (2025)

This funny crime show centers around two detectives who are siblings. They work in a small town and deal with quirky residents, limited resources, and their own challenging family dynamics. The show stars Leighton Meester, Luke Cook, Devon Terrell, and Clancy Brown. It will be released on Tuesday, September 30.

I’m so excited about this series, brought to life by John Quaintance! It’s fantastic to see Trent O’Donnell as one of the executive producers. The production quality is amazing, thanks to teams from Future Shack Entertainment, Jungle Entertainment, and ITV Studios. And the visuals are stunning – I heard Eric Murray Lui and Tania Lambert were the cinematographers for all eight episodes of the first season!

‘Lady in the Lake’ (2024)

This seven-episode mystery, inspired by Laura Lippman’s novel, takes place in 1960s Baltimore. It centers on Maddie Schwartz (Natalie Portman), a woman who starts as a housewife and becomes a reporter. Her investigation into a missing girl becomes connected to the story of Cleo Johnson (Moses Ingram) and her fate. The series is scheduled to premiere on Wednesday, October 1.

The series was created and directed by Alma Har’el and stars Y’lan Noel, Brett Gelman, Noah Jupe, Mikey Madison, Pruitt Taylor Vince, and a talented ensemble cast. The music was composed by Marcus Norris. It was produced by Bad Wolf America, Crazyrose, MountainA, and Fifth Season.

‘Krypto Saves the Day!’ (2025– )

Get ready for a new kid-friendly animated series! It follows Krypto, Superman’s faithful dog, as he handles fun, everyday situations in Metropolis. The show will premiere on Wednesday, October 1, and is a short-form, family-focused take on the classic DC character, ‘Krypto the Superdog’.

According to publicly available information, a TV-Y7 series is in development, taking place within the DC universe. The plan is to release new, short episodes seasonally. Initial details about the project suggest that four short films centering around Krypto will be released in 2025.

‘Mysteries of the Abandoned’ (2017– )

I’m really excited about this new docuseries! It’s an engineering mystery that looks at these incredible, but totally deserted, places – huge factories, old bases, bridges, even entire towns – and tries to figure out why they were originally built and then just left to fall apart. They combine insights from experts with old footage and new filming on location. It’s coming out on Thursday, October 2, and I can’t wait to watch!

I always appreciate the team behind this show! Rob Bell, an engineer who also presents, and the narrator, Kasper Michaels, are regulars, and they’re joined by fantastic historians and journalists like Dominic Selwood and James Meigs. They really do a great job of giving you the historical and technical background to each location – it adds so much depth and understanding. It’s not just *what* you’re seeing, but *how* and *why* it came to be.

‘The Real Murders on Elm Street’ (2024– )

I just finished watching this fascinating true-crime anthology, and it’s really stuck with me. It dives into a series of killings that all took place on streets called “Elm Street” – can you believe it? – all across the United States. What makes it so compelling is how they reconstruct each case, not just with the facts, but by talking to the investigators who worked on it, the families affected, and using actual archival records. It’s a chilling, but incredibly well-done series, and you’ll be able to catch it on Thursday, October 2. Definitely one to add to your watchlist! Highly recommended.

Details about seasons and episodes reveal stories that cover everything from terrifying home invasions to intricate plans for getting even; the show first aired in September 2024 and is still releasing new episodes well into late 2025.

‘The Friday the 13th Murders’ (2025)

A new six-part true-crime series will premiere on Thursday, October 2nd. It investigates actual homicide cases that happened on or near Friday the 13th. Each episode examines how superstition played a role in these frightening, real-life events, and how it connects to the crimes.

Producers Ben and Dan Newmark are involved, and they have detailed plans for the series, including how each crime documentary will be structured and a schedule of episodes. Guides show upcoming episodes such as “Cape Fear Killer” and “Feared Silent” that are planned for the series.

‘Where We Call Home’ (2020– )

This series, from Magnolia, features homeowners who creatively renovate unique buildings-like old car dealerships, schools, and fire stations-into beautiful homes. The show combines the stories of these renovations with clever design solutions. It will premiere on Friday, October 3.

Episode descriptions offer tours and construction details shared by families and designers, explaining how they transformed commercial areas. You can also find extra season listings and video clips on our network pages.

Tell us which of these you’ll be watching first this week—drop your picks in the comments!

2025-09-30 02:47