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HBO Max: The 32 Absolute Best TV Shows to Watch

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HBO Max is home to fan favorites, including Succession and Game of Thrones, but you may not be as familiar with newer options on the service that deliver to the streaming masses.

The medical series The Pitt returned for Season 2 in January, following its 2025 launch and best drama win at the Emmys. Other recently released shows include Tim Robinson's The Chair Company and J.J. Abrams' Duster.

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 May

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May 13

  • Chopped Castaways, season 1 premiere (2026- ): Cooking. The series strands 12 elite chefs on a remote island, where survival skills are just as critical as culinary talent.

May 14

  • On the Roam, season 2 premiere (2024- ):Documentary. The series...

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