The 45 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (May 2025)

Looking for something new to watch on Max (HBO Max)? We’ve got you covered with a list of the 45 best shows currently available on the streaming service as of May 2025.

1. Game of Thrones – The epic fantasy series that captivated audiences for eight seasons.

2. Friends – The classic sitcom that continues to be popular decades after its original run.

3. Euphoria – A gritty drama that explores the lives of a group of high school students.

4. Succession – A powerful drama about a dysfunctional media family.

5. The Sopranos – The iconic mob drama that set the bar for modern television.

6. Watchmen – A superhero series that tackles complex social issues.

7. Barry – A dark comedy about a hitman trying to become an actor.

8. The Flight Attendant – A suspenseful thriller with a touch of comedy.

9. Mare of Easttown – A gripping crime drama set in a small town.

10. Insecure – A dramedy that follows the ups and downs of two best friends.

11. Curb Your Enthusiasm – Larry David’s hilarious take on everyday life.

12. The West Wing – A political drama that offers a behind-the-scenes look at the White House.

13. Veep – A satirical comedy about a fictional vice president.

14. Lovecraft Country – A horror series that explores racism in America.

15. The Undoing – A suspenseful thriller with plenty of twists and turns.

16. Chernobyl – A gripping miniseries that explores the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

17. Big Little Lies – A drama about a group of wealthy women hiding dark secrets.

18. Westworld – A sci-fi series that blurs the lines between reality and fantasy.

19. The Outsider – A crime drama based on the novel by Stephen King.

20. Raised by Wolves – A sci-fi series about two androids raising human children on a mysterious planet.

21. The White Lotus – A dark comedy about guests at a luxury resort in Hawaii.

22. The Nevers – A supernatural drama set in Victorian-era London.

23. Hacks – A comedy about the unlikely partnership between a young writer and a veteran comedian.

24. The Gilded Age – A historical drama about the Vanderbilts and other wealthy families in 19th century New York.

25. And Just Like That… – A sequel to the hit series Sex and the City, following the iconic characters as they navigate life in their 50s.

26. Station Eleven – A post-apocalyptic drama based on the novel by Emily St. John Mandel.

27. Landscapers – A dark comedy based on the true story of a couple who buried their victims in the garden.

28. The Time Traveler’s Wife – A sci-fi romance based on the novel by Audrey Niffenegger.

29. Made for Love – A dark comedy about a woman who discovers her tech mogul husband has implanted a surveillance device in her brain.

30. We Are Who We Are – A coming-of-age drama set on a U.S. military base in Italy.

31. The Staircase – A true crime docuseries about the murder of Kathleen Peterson.

32. Dune: The Sisterhood – A spinoff of the Dune film and novel franchise.

33. Tokyo Vice – A crime drama based on the memoir by Jake Adelstein.

34. The Last of Us – An upcoming series based on the popular video game.

35. Circe – A fantasy series based on the novel by Madeline Miller.

36. Red Bird Lane – A horror series about a family who moves into a haunted house.

37. Julia – A biographical series about renowned chef Julia Child.

38. The Sympathizer – An adaptation of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen.

39. Ripley – A drama based on the novels by Patricia Highsmith.

40. Rap Sh*t – A comedy about a female rap group trying to make it big in Miami.

41. The Tourist – A mystery thriller starring Jamie Dornan and Danielle Macdonald.

42. The Man Who Fell to Earth – A sci-fi series based on the novel by Walter Tevis.

43. The Baby – A thriller series about a teenage girl who becomes pregnant with a demon.

44. For Real: The Story of Reality TV – A documentary series that explores the history and impact of reality television.

45. Station Eleven – A post-apocalyptic drama based on the novel by Emily St. John Mandel.

With such a diverse range of genres and compelling storytelling, there’s something for everyone on Max (HBO Max) right now. Grab your popcorn and start binge-watching!