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HBO Max Originals

The Staircase
Inspired by a true story, this limited series follows Michael Peterson (Colin Firth) and his North Carolina family after the suspicious death of his wife (Toni Collette).

And Just Like That...
This new chapter of Sex and the City follows Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte as they navigate the complicated realities of life and love in their 50s.

Raised by Wolves
From visionary director Ridley Scott (Blade Runner, The Last Duel), this epic sci-fi series follows two androids who must rebuild life on a mysterious new planet.

HBO Originals

Irma Vep
Based on the cult classic, this groundbreaking series follows Hollywood actress Mira Harberg (Academy Award® winner Alicia Vikander) as she arrives in Paris to immerse herself in an iconic role.

Game of Thrones
Join the fandom or revisit the battle for the Iron Throne in the groundbreaking fantasy drama that reigned over a decade of entertainment.

Euphoria
Zendaya and Hunter Schafer star in this dark drama following high school students as they navigate a minefield of love, drugs, sex, trauma, and identity.

Different Types of Laughs

Hacks
This Emmy®-winning comedy follows an aging comedy diva (Jean Smart) as she’s forced to partner with an entitled 20-something writer.

Pause with Sam Jay
Emmy®-nominated stand-up comedian Sam Jay hosts a late-night talk series that explores a variety of current topics through interviews, sketches, and animation.

The Baby
This genre-bending horror-comedy series follows Natasha, whose unencumbered single life is imploded by the arrival of a mysterious — and deadly — baby.

Home of the DC Universe

Harley Quinn
Voiced by Kaley Cuoco, Harley Quinn is on a mission to prove herself as Gotham's criminal queenpin.

Peacemaker
Give peace a f#cking chance. Written and directed by James Gunn (The Suicide Squad), John Cena reprises his role as Peacemaker in this new series.

DMZ
Rosario Dawson stars as a medic searching for her son in war-torn Manhattan, now a demilitarized zone cut off from the rest of the world.

Fun In The Sun

Our Flag Means Death
A new comedy series loosely based on the true tale of Stede Bonnet (Rhys Darby), an aristocrat who abandoned his life of privilege to become a pirate. He soon faces off against history's most feared pirate, Blackbeard (Taika Waititi).

FBoy Island
Three single women travel to paradise in search of love amidst a sea of good guys and total f*** boys. Will they make the right choice and find true love?

The White Lotus
Featuring a star-studded cast, this six-part limited series follows wealthy travelers as they attempt to relax and rejuvenate in a not-so-idyllic Hawaiian resort.

On The Case

The Flight Attendant
Kaley Cuoco stars in this turbulent thriller as a high-flying flight attendant whose one night stand turns her world upside down.

Tokyo Vice
Ansel Elgort stars as a young American journalist working as a crime beat reporter in the neon-soaked underbelly of ‘90s Tokyo.

We Own This City
From George Pelecanos and David Simon, this limited drama series chronicles the true story of Baltimore’s infamous Gun Trace Task Force.

Fan Favorites

Westworld
Every hero has a code. Set in a futuristic Wild West fantasy park, a group of android 'hosts' begin to deviate from their scripts.

Barry
Bill Hader stars as a depressed, low-rent hitman from the Midwest who falls in love with acting while on a job in Los Angeles.

The Gilded Age
From the creator of Downton Abbey, The Gilded Age shines a light on the world at the brink of the modern age, when huge fortunes are made and lost.

Summer Reads (Based on a Book)

The Time Traveler's Wife
Adapted from the bestselling novel, this drama series follows the intricate and magical love story between Clare and time traveler Henry.

The Girl Before
After getting the chance to move into a house designed by an enigmatic architect (David Oyelowo), Jane (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) begins to question if her fate will be the same as the woman who lived there before.

Station Eleven
This post-apocalyptic saga follows survivors of a pandemic as they attempt to rebuild while holding on to the best of what’s been lost.

Making a Name/Statement

Succession
The Emmy®-winning series follows the Roy family as they face off in a ruthless battle for control over the family's media and entertainment empire.

Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty
A new series dramatizing the 1980s Los Angeles Lakers — a dynasty that defined an era, both on and off the court.

Minx
A new Max Original comedy series about a young feminist writer who partners with a low-rent porn publisher to bring women’s empowerment to the masses.

All the Relationship Drama

Pretty Little Liars
An addictively dark teen drama about a young girl’s disappearance, mysteriously taunting text messages, backstabbing friends, and so many lies.

The Sex Lives of College Girls
Mindy Kaling's new comedy series follows four freshmen roommates as they live out their hormone-fueled lives on campus.

Made for Love
A classic story of boy meets girl, boy implants surveillance chip in girl’s brain. After fleeing a toxic marriage, Hazel discovers that her husband can track her.

gen:LOCK
In a dystopian future, a daring team bands together as an oppressive authoritarian force threatens to conquer the world.

His Dark Materials
Enter a parallel universe in this epic series about a young girl’s search for a missing friend that unveils a sinister plot and fantastic mysteries.

Veneno
An electrifying and inspiring story about a boundary-breaking woman who refused to dim her own light and paved the way for so many others to shine.

Craig of the Creek
From the writers of Steven Universe, this animated series follows the adventures of a young boy and his friends as they explore the suburban wilderness.

The Outsider
Based on Stephen King's best-selling novel, The Outsider follows a gruesome murder that leads a local detective on a disturbing hunt for the truth.

Girls
A young woman and her three friends struggle through their post-collegiate years in NYC in this coming-of-age comedy series.

King In The WIlderness
A documentary chronicling the final chapter of the life of a conflicted leader who faced an onslaught of criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.

Women of Troy
An illuminating tale of the historic and transcendent USC 1980s women’s basketball team led by Cheryl Miller.

Game Theory with Bomani Jones
Emmy®-winning sports journalist and commentator Bomani Jones breaks down timely issues in the world of sports in this new late-night series.

Euphoria
Season 2 of this dark, Emmy®-winning drama follows the students of East Highland as they atone for past mistakes and long for redemption.

Love Life
Season 2 of this rom-com anthology series centers on Marcus as he comes out of a years-long relationship and dips back into the dating pool.

Hacks
This Emmy®-winning comedy follows an aging comedy diva (Jean Smart) as she’s forced to partner with an entitled 20-something writer.

The Righteous Gemstones
Three generations of world-famous (and filthy-rich) televangelists have a devil of a time keeping their sins and scandals secret in this outrageous comedy series.

Curb Your Enthusiasm
Larry David stars as... Larry David, living the good life out in Los Angeles and stumbling through one faux-pas after another.

The Undoing
A violent death, a missing spouse, and haunting revelations interrupt a seemingly perfect life in this new HBO series starring Nicole Kidman & Hugh Grant.

Titans
A gritty coming of age saga about teenage superheroes who are battling bad guys, hormones, and their own identities.

The Prince
In this biting and brazenly funny satire, seven-year-old Prince George spills all the royal “tea” on Buckingham Palace’s residents and staff.

Search Party
Who kidnapped Dory? Stream Season 4 of this dark satirical comedy about entitled millennials learning that rock bottom is actually a bottomless pit.

Heaven's Gate
Aliens, UFOS, and a one-way ticket to Heaven’s Gate. This four-part docuseries explores the infamous California cult and 1997 mass suicide of 39 members.

Looney Tunes Cartoons
All-new adventures featuring the hijinks of Bugs, Daffy, Porky, and all your favorite classic characters.

30 Coins
From acclaimed Director Álex de la Iglesia comes this bone-chilling horror series starring Eduard Fernández as a priest who is exiled to a small Spanish town.

The Sopranos
An iconic HBO drama about mob boss Tony Soprano, balancing the push and pull of family and business — and finding redemption.

FBOY Island
Three single women travel to paradise in search of love amidst a sea of good guys and total f*** boys. Will they make the right choice and find true love?

Looking
Three thirtysomething friends living in San Francisco explore the exciting, sometimes overwhelming, options available to a new generation of gay men.

The Gilded Age
From the creator of Downton Abbey, The Gilded Age shines a light on the world at the brink of the modern age, when huge fortunes are made and lost.

Somebody Somewhere
Executive produced by and starring Bridget Everett, this comedy series follows Sam, a true Kansan who struggles to fit the hometown mold.

Gossip Girl
Did you miss me? A new generation of New York City’s elite is facing the harsh reality of ruthless social surveillance. XOXO, Gossip Girl.

Mare of Easttown
Small-town detective Mare Sheehan (Kate Winslet) investigates a local murder and explores how family and past tragedies can define our present.

Gentleman Jack
The epic story of 19th Century landowner Anne Lister who returns to her home to transform its fate — and with plans to marry a woman.

Legendary
The voguing community grabs the spotlight in this competition series that showcases incredible moves and sickening fashion.

Sort Of
This big-hearted dramatic comedy follows nonbinary millennial Sabi Mehboob (Bilal Baig) as they learn to reconcile their various identities and careers.

Insecure
Created by and starring Issa Rae, this comedy series looks at the friendship of two modern-day Black women and all of their tribulations.

Ten Year Old Tom
In this bitingly-funny series, innocent little Tom regularly contends with questionable guidance from the well-meaning grownups around him.

Murder on Middle Beach
First-time filmmaker Madison Hamburg examines his complicated journey to solve an unspeakable crime and absolve the people he loves.

Lovecraft Country
Follow a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America as it turns into a fight to survive racist terrors and Lovecraftian monsters.

Batman: The Audio Adventures
A new podcast narrating the vigilante adventures of Batman (Jeffery Wright), Catwoman (Rosario Dawson), Commissioner Gordon (Kenan Thompson), and more.

Genera+ion
In this new dramedy series from Lena Dunham, a diverse group of high schoolers explore life, love, and identity within their conservative community.

Sesame Street
The groundbreaking series comes to HBO Max with brand-new episodes. Join Elmo, Cookie Monster, and the rest of your favorite Sesame Street friends.

Los Espookys
This “bizarre and brazenly silly” (Decider) series follows a group of friends who turn their love for horror into a business, providing horror to those who need it.

Selena + Chef
Selena Gomez embraces the fun and (often hilarious) fails of cooking with the help of famed chefs in this at-home cookalong series.

A Choice of Weapons: Inspired By Gordon Parks
This documentary explores Parks' enduring legacy and spotlights his visionary work and its impact on the next generation of artists.

Kareem: Minority of One
This documentary explores the complexity and genius of the NBA's all-time leading scorer, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

The Other Two
With their pop star brother entering retirement at fourteen, Brooke and Cary must now contend with a new famous family member: their mother.

About Last Night
Join Ayesha and Stephen Curry for the ultimate date night challenge as three couples compete in uproarious and uncensored games for a good cause.

A Black Lady Sketch Show
A limitless magical reality of dynamic, hilarious sketches performed by a core cast of Black women and celebrity guests.

South Side
This Max Original season follows two friends who are ready to take over the world, but until they do, they’re stuck working at Rent-T-Own.

It’s a Sin
Follow a group of friends in 1980s London as they come of age, come out, and confront the AIDS epidemic. The virus binds them together in the fight for survival.

That Damn Michael Che
This sketch comedy series tackles the uncomfortable truths behind provocative and timely topics from Michael Che’s distinct — and hilariously incisive — perspective.

Betty
Inspired by the critically-acclaimed film Skate Kitchen, this series follows a group of young women navigating the male-dominated world of skateboarding.

The Vow
A self-help group turns out to be anything but. Enter the manipulatively enlightened, emotionally abusive, and criminal world of NXIVM.

I May Destroy You
Set in London, this series centers on Arabella (Michaela Coel), whose raw and personal experience of consent is at the heart of the story.

The Nevers
A group of Victorian Londoners suddenly manifest an array of extraordinary abilities. This new underclass must fight the forces determined to control their kind.

True Blood
Set in Bon Temps, Louisiana, this cult-favorite series follows telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse as she navigates life and love in a town filled with vampires.

Frankie Quiñones: Superhomies
In his new Entre Nos stand-up special, Frankie talks about family, growing up as a Mexican-American in Los Angeles, and the difficulties of dating.

Doom Patrol
Part support group, part superhero team, this band of super-powered freaks fight for a world that wants nothing to do with them.

Being Serena: Part 1
Being Serena is a documentary series chronicling tennis icon Serena Williams at a pivotal moment in her personal and professional life.

The Shop: Interrupted
LeBron James hosts a variety of special guests as they gather in various barber shops to speak honestly on sports, music, pop culture, and more.

Euphoria
Zendaya and Hunter Schafer star in this dark drama following high school students as they navigate a minefield of love, drugs, sex, trauma, and identity.

Folklore
This anthology horror series delivers six haunting tales based on folklore from different Asian countries.

Take Out with Lisa Ling
Journalist Lisa Ling travels cross-country to explore the Asian American communities and cuisines redefining what it means to be American.

Big Little Lies
In this all-star, Emmy®-winning series, the arrival of a single mother with a secret makes waves that rock the picture-perfect surface of a seaside community.

House of Ho
A multi-generational docusoap about the Ho family’s rags to riches story after immigrating from Vietnam in search of the American dream.

Starstruck
Starstruck follows Jessie, a broke 20-something living in East London, who discovers the awkward complications of accidentally sleeping with a movie star.

Sweet Life: Los Angeles
A group of young, ambitious friends embrace the joy and struggles of love and life, while building their careers as tastemakers in the heart of South LA.

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