‘Peacemaker’ Still Tops HBO Max’s Most-Watched Shows List This Week: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Shows

Max’s programming is abuzz with a blend of fresh docuseries, returning classics, and popular reality shows to unwind with. This week’s schedule caters to various tastes, offering superhero-packed action, historical dramas, thrilling football coverage, and spin-offs from beloved franchises that ensure there’s always something interesting to discuss. All the content comes directly from official credits and program details, so viewers can start watching confidently, knowing exactly what each show entails and who is involved in its production.

In accordance with the list provided, we’ll be proceeding in reverse order starting from number 10, combining plot summaries, main character and creator information for each entry. The titles are written identically to their on-screen versions for quick identification within the app.

10. ‘Welcome to Plathville’ (2019–present)

This television series focuses on the Plath family residing in Georgia, as the parents Barry and Kim, along with their children, share insights about faith, household regulations, and the challenges faced by young adults carving their own paths. The narrative unfolds as it delves into the lives of Ethan, Micah, Moriah, Lydia, and other family members, exploring their marital experiences, relocations, and familial disputes that occur both on and off the farm.

The program is broadcast under the TLC network and can be streamed on Max. It’s created by Sharp Entertainment, the production company responsible for the broader ’90 Day Fiancé’ franchise, and showcases a changing cast of family members throughout various seasons, as relationships evolve and new stories unfold.

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

The new series delves into the lives of couples from ’90 Day Fiancé’ post-wedding, exploring their challenges related to work, family, immigration, and trust in their daily routines. Previous seasons have caught up with duos like Elizabeth and Andrei, Loren and Alexei, Jovi and Yara, and Angela and Michael as they navigated triumphs and obstacles at home.

The show, titled “The Series,” is created by Sharp Entertainment and airs on TLC. It’s also available for streaming on Max. In this series, multiple multi-episode “Tell All” reunions are held, which gather cast members together with a host to discuss the current season. Meanwhile, the primary episodes combine fresh footage with interviews to provide an update on the status of each marriage featured in the show.

8. ’90 Day: Hunt For Love’ (2025–present)

At a singles retreat in Mexico, this series reunites eight former participants from the ’90 Day Fiancé’ franchise with a variety of potential partners, exploring if a second chance at love brings more success. Familiar faces include Chantel Everett, Colt Johnson, Usman Umar, Tim Malcolm, Tiffany Franco, Cortney Reardanz, Rob Warne, and Jeniffer Tarazona as they forge new relationships and revisit past experiences.

The series airs on TLC, produced by Sharp Entertainment, and can be streamed on Max. Each episode explores dating milestones, gatherings, and ceremony-style revelations about those deciding to continue a relationship. Subsequent Tell All segments bring together the cast to discuss events that transpired during filming.

7. ‘And Just Like That…’ (2021–2025)

In the continuation of ‘Sex and the City’, we find Carrie Bradshaw, Miranda Hobbes, and Charlotte York still living it up in New York City. They’re dealing with the complexities of friendship, family life, and love as they enter middle age. The talented Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, and Kristin Davis reprise their roles, joined by returning stars like David Eigenberg and Mario Cantone, as well as some exciting new faces such as Sarita Choudhury, Nicole Ari Parker, and Karen Pittman.

The show, titled “And Just Like That…,” was created by Michael Patrick King, inspired by Darren Star’s initial idea and based on Candace Bushnell’s writings. It debuted as a Max Original streaming service production. Over three seasons, it skillfully combined ongoing storylines, cameo appearances, and stylish production designs while bringing the “Sex and the City” narrative to its conclusion in 2025.

6. ‘Falling Skies’ (2011–2015)

In this sci-fi series, we follow the journey of history professor Tom Mason who rises to become the leader of the 2nd Massachusetts militia following a catastrophic alien invasion on Earth. Starring Noah Wyle as Tom, along with Moon Bloodgood, Drew Roy, Connor Jessup, Will Patton, Sarah Carter, and Colin Cunningham, this show is about enduring hardships, rebellion, and the strength of family amidst an oppressive occupation.

Developed by Robert Rodat, overseen by Steven Spielberg during production, this series first aired on TNT. Now, you can watch all its episodes on Max. Over the course of five seasons, it was written by seasoned genre professionals like Greg Beaman, who crafted large-scale battle sequences as well as character-focused storylines.

5. ‘The Gilded Age’ (2022–present)

1880s New York City serves as the backdrop for this period drama, which showcases the conflict between established high-society families and rising new wealth. Actress Carrie Coon portrays Bertha Russell, with Morgan Spector in the role of George Russell. Agnes van Rhijn and Ada Brook, played by Christine Baranski and Cynthia Nixon respectively, are also key characters. The younger cast includes Louisa Jacobson and Denée Benton as main characters.

The TV show was originally conceptualized and scripted by Julian Fellowes, with further contributions from Sonja Warfield. The episodes are helmed by Michael Engler and Salli Richardson-Whitfield, while HBO, in collaboration with Universal Television, takes on production duties. Impressive set designs and filming at locations in New York and Rhode Island successfully bring to life the prosperity and growth that characterize the period.

4. ‘Back to the Frontier’ (2025–present)

In this authentic show, we transport three American families back to the 1880s, where they must live off the land without modern conveniences. They cook over open fires, raise livestock, construct and maintain buildings, and carefully manage their supplies. The first season focuses on the Halls, Lopers, and Hanna-Riggs families as they pick up frontier skills from historical guides and strive to ensure a safe winter.

This eight-episode season of the show, produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines, is available for streaming on Max and also airs on Magnolia Network. The filming was done on a large property that featured cabins and tools from the 19th century. Each episode focuses on topics such as food preservation, education, bartering, and community guidelines that reflect life during this time period.

3. ‘The Yogurt Shop Murders’ (2025)

This four-part program delves into the 1991 murders of four teenagers at an Austin, Texas frozen yogurt store, along with the subsequent decades of investigations. The series re-examines evidence, media reports, and offers interviews from investigators, journalists, family members, and men who were previously convicted in relation to this case.

Produced and helmed by Margaret Brown, this compelling miniseries hails from HBO Documentary Films in collaboration with A24 and Fruit Tree. It’s available for streaming on Max. The series is divided into weekly installments, delving into the city’s transformation and unanswered questions that linger following the tragic events, using archival footage and case records as its foundation.

2. ‘Hard Knocks’ (2001–present)

HBO and NFL Films offer an exclusive peek into the day-to-day lives of National Football League teams, showcasing the hard work and drama that unfold during training camp, preseason games, and throughout the regular season. The presentation focuses on both drafted players and undrafted rookies as they compete for spots on the team, while also highlighting the wisdom and guidance provided by veteran players in team meetings and at their homes or facilities.

The long-running series, titled “Hard Knocks,” was developed by Marty Callner, produced by NFL Films, and airs on HBO. It’s primarily narrated by Liev Schreiber. Over time, the series has grown to encompass offseason and in-season stories, such as an offseason exploration of the Buffalo Bills in 2025. The series is renowned for its fly-on-the-wall perspective, a characteristic that continues to define it as a franchise.

1. ‘Peacemaker’ (2022–present)

Nestled within the DC universe, this action-packed series unfolds post-‘The Suicide Squad,’ following Christopher Smith, now portrayed by John Cena, who teams up with a secret A.R.G.U.S. squad for perilous missions that challenge his ideologies and loyalties. The cast includes Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo, Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase, Jennifer Holland as Emilia Harcourt, Steve Agee as John Economos, Robert Patrick as Auggie Smith, and Chukwudi Iwuji as Clemson Murn.

Developed and scripted by James Gunn, this show is a joint production between DC Studios, Warner Bros. Television, and The Safran Company. In the first season, episodes were directed by James Gunn, Jody Hill, Rosemary Rodriguez, and Brad Anderson, with the second season carrying forward the narrative of the characters within the fresh DC continuity following ‘Superman’.

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2025-08-30 17:15