If you’re on the hunt for your next TV obsession or film night pick, HBO Max has quietly assembled one of the strongest streaming libraries around – mixing buzzy new originals with some of the most acclaimed series ever made.
There's a new DC Comics adaptation in town, but it's a more grounded take than the usual high-flying superhero fare. HBO Max's mystery thriller Lanterns stars Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre as members of the Green Lantern Corps investigating a murder on Earth. Co-created by Lost and The Leftovers' Damon Lindelof, and featuring a standout role for BAFTA winner Kelly Macdonald, the early signs are promising.
Meanwhile, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe is a sci-fi comedy spun off from The Big Bang Theory. After accidentally destabilising reality, comic book store owner Stuart Bloom (Kevin Sussman) must set things right, hopping between chaotic alternate universes alongside Bert, Denise and Barry Kripke.
The first season has starred Kevin Sussman as Stuart, Lauren Lapkus as Denise, Brian Posehn as Bert and John Ross Bowie as Kripke, and seen Stuart tasked with restoring reality after he broke a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon.
Among the picks is fast-paced medical drama The Pitt, which throws viewers into the high-pressure environment of a trauma centre, charting the intertwined lives of staff and patients across gruelling, back-to-back shifts. At the other end of the scale, there’s glossy teen drama Euphoria, a bold and often unflinching look at modern adolescence, where friendships, identity and addiction collide.
Fans of sharp satire are also well catered for. Political comedy Veep remains as biting as ever, while The White Lotus continues to skewer wealth and privilege through its ever-rotating cast of troubled guests. And if you’re in the mood for something truly iconic, HBO Max is home to a goldmine of prestige television – from the ruthless power plays of Succession to the sprawling fantasy epic Game of Thrones.
You may have seen the Netflix documentary, now watch the dramatised version of The Staircase as Colin Firth takes on the role of Michael Peterson, the American author accused of killing his wife, Kathleen (Toni Collette).
Whether you’re revisiting all-time greats like The Sopranos and The Wire or diving into newer titles making waves right now, there’s no shortage of standout viewing.
Read on for our picks of what’s worth watching on HBO Max right now.