Meara covers streaming service news for CNET. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in journalism. When she’s not writing, she likes to dote over her cat, sip black coffee and try out new horror movies.
The service that delivers HBO to the streaming masses is notorious for its name changes, but it seems to have finally settled on a moniker. HBO Max is home to popular shows like The Last of Us, The White Lotus, Hacks and The Pitt. There’s no shortage of exceptional fare to stream.
Here are the highly rated series you shouldn’t wait to watch on HBO Max, plus this month’s new releases.
Note: These descriptions are taken from press releases and lightly edited for style.
This list focuses on shows that have premiered a new season since 2023 (or are currently renewed for more seasons).
