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.
Browsing HBO Max for a new show to watch?
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.
What’s new on HBO Max in September
Note: These descriptions are taken from press releases and lightly edited for style.
Sept. 1
* Rick and Morty, season 8 premiere (2013- ): Adult animated comedy. The series follows a sociopathic genius scientist who drags his inherently timid grandson on adventures across the universe.
Sept. 7
* Task, season 1 premiere (2025- ): Drama starring Mark Ruffalo. Set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, an FBI agent heads a Task Force to put an end to a string of violent robberies led by an unsuspecting family man.
Sept. 9
* Seen & Heard: The History Of Black Television, premiere (2025- ): Two-part documentary. The series highlights how Black television makers have not only survived but thrived, despite the industry’s early reluctance to fully recognize their power and creativity.
Best HBO and HBO Max original TV series
This list focuses on shows that have premiered a new season since 2023 (or are currently renewed for more seasons).
