HBO Max was one of the most popular streaming services in the world due to both the volume and the quality of the shows and movies on the platform. You’ve probably noticed when you log into HBO Max that the platform has been replaced by Max. What does this mean? WarnerMedia and Discovery have merged all of their content into one convenient location. You can still enjoy all of the shows like Succession and The Sopranos that were available on HBO Max, and this new streaming service also includes the kinds of reality shows that were available on Discovery+. Essentially, the libraries of the two services have been merged.
Whatever kind of show you’re looking for, you’re likely to find it on Max. From iconic dramas to some of the funniest comedies ever created, every show on this list is a must-watch, whether it’s 30 years old or just came out this year. Here are the best Max shows.
The Rehearsal (2022)
The Wire (2002)
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
The White Lotus (2021)
Barry (2018)
I May Destroy You (2020)
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)
One of the most hard-hitting sources for what’s actually going on in the world today, Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is highly informative and thorough, even as Oliver is careful to balance his topics out with a panoply of jokes. Oliver’s polemics have only gotten sharper with each passing year, and while it’s a bit annoying that he just keeps winning the Emmy, it’s hard to argue that he doesn’t sort of deserve it.
Watchmen (2019)
The Larry Sanders Show (1992)
Truly one-of-a-kind, The Larry Sanders Show followed the behind-the-scenes happenings of a late-night talk show. Due to its endlessly witty and crisp writing, the show is an absolutely hilarious perspective on how these shows run that still feels fresh today. Featuring an ensemble of all-time great comedic talents, few series have had a bigger impact on what comedy is than The Larry Sanders Show.
Hacks (2021)
Chernobyl (2019)
Band of Brothers (2001)
Succession (2018)
The Sopranos (1999)
Friends (1994)
The Last of Us (2023)
Game of Thrones (2011)
The Gilded Age (2022)
What shows are coming to Max in November?
November 1
- Christmas Cookie Challenge, Seasons 1-5 (Food Network)
- Holiday Baking Championship, Seasons 1-9 (Food Network)
- Holiday Baking Championship: Gingerbread Showdown, Seasons 1-2 (Food Network)
- Holiday Wars, Seasons 1-4 (Food Network)
- The Pioneer Woman: Hometown Stories, Season 1 (Food Network)
November 2
- Caught in the Net, Season 2 (ID)
- Christmas Cookie Challenge, Season 7 (Food Network)
- Expedition Bigfoot, Season 4 (Discovery Channel)
November 3
- Border Control: Spain, Seasons 1-3
- Scent of Time (Max Original)
November 4
- Rebuilding Black Wall Street, Season 1 (OWN)
November 5
- Holiday Wars, Season 5 (Food Network)
- OWN Spotlight: Oprah & Nicole Avant, Season 1 (OWN)
- The Lost Women of Highway 20, Season 1 (ID)
- The Mountain Kitchen, Season 1 (Magnolia Network)
November 6
- Holiday Baking Championship, Season 10 (Food Network)
- The Family Chantel, Season 5 (TLC)
November 7
- Beat Bobby Flay: Holiday Throwdown, Season 2 (Food Network)
- Building Roots, Season 1B (HGTV)
- Fixer to Fabulous, Season 5 (HGTV)
- Operation Undercover (ID)
November 8
- A Christmas Open House (HGTV)
- A Gingerbread Christmas (Food Network)
- Artfully Designed, Season 2 (Magnolia Network)
- Buying Back the Block, 2 Specials(HGTV)
- Candy Coated Christmas (Food Network)
- Designing Christmas (HGTV)
- Feds, Season 1 (ID)
- Fixer to Fabulous: Holiday Surprise, Season 1 (HGTV)
- Fixer Upper: The Hotel (Magnolia Network)
- Food Network: White House Thanksgiving (Food Network)
- Help! I Wrecked My House, Season 4 (HGTV)
- Holiday Crafters Gone Wild, Season 1 (HGTV)
- Home Town: Ben’s Holiday Workshop, Season 1 (HGTV)
- Home Town: Christmas in Laurel, Season 1 (HGTV)
- House Hunters: Ho Ho Home (HGTV)
- Macy’s Thanksgiving Cake Spectacular, Season 1 (Food Network)
- My Lottery Dream Home: Holiday Extravaganza, Season 1 (HGTV)
- Our OWN Christmas (OWN)
- Santa’s Baking Blizzard, Season 1 (Food Network)
- Surprising Santa Claus (HGTV)
- The Big Holiday Food Fight, Season 1 (OWN)
- Turkey Day Sunny’s Way, Season 1 (Food Network)
- Ultimate Hanukkah Challenge, Season 1 (Food Network)
- Ultimate Thanksgiving Challenge, Seasons 1-2 (Food Network)
November 9
- My Sesame Street Friends, Season 4 (Max Original)
- Rap Sh!t, Season 2 (Max Original)
- Sesame Street, Season 54 (Max Original)
November 11
- The Craftsman: Preserving the Last Higgins Boat (Magnolia Network)
November 12
- American Monster, Season 9A (ID)
- Kids Baking Championship: Sweets-giving (Food Network)
- OWN Spotlight: Oprah & Courtney B. Vance & Dr. Robin Smith (OWN)
November 13
- Love Has Won (HBO Original)
November 14
- Fear Thy Neighbor, Season 9A (ID)
- Real Time Crime, Season 2 (ID)
- Teen Titans Go!: WB 100th Anniversary Special & Intro Special (Cartoon Network)
November 15
- Buddy vs. Christmas, Season 1 (Food Network)
- Buddy vs. Duff Holiday, Season 1 (Food Network)
- Expedition Unknown, Season 8B (Discovery Channel)
- House Hunters International: Volume 8 (HGTV)
- White House Christmas, 1998-2021 (HGTV)
- White House Christmas Special, 2022 (HGTV)
November 16
- The Dog House: UK, Christmas Special (Max Original)
- Julia, Season 2 (Max Original)
November 17
- Killers of the Cosmos, Season 1 (Science Channel)
November 19
- Teen Titans Go!: Wishbone
- The Elf on the Shelf: Sweet Showdown, Season 1 (Food Network)
November 20
- Ice Age America, Season 1 (Science Channel)
November 21
- Exposed: Crimes Gone Naked, Season 1 (ID)
- Road Rage, Season 1 (ID)
November 23
- Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
- Elmo Saves Christmas
- Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas
- A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
November 24
- Let Us Prey, Season 1 (ID)
- The Lives of Felix (Las vidas de Fèlix)
November 27
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force, Season 12 (Adult Swim)
- Kids Baking Championship: Reindeer Games (Food Network)
- The Garden: Commune or Cult, Season 1 (Discovery Channel)
November 28
- Bugs Bunny Builders, Season 1G
November 29
- Help! My House is Haunted, Season 4B
- Street Outlaws: Farmtruck and AZN: Down Under, Season 1 (Discovery Channel)
November 30
- Bookie, Season 1 (Max Original)
- Selena + Chef: Home for the Holidays (Food Network)
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