Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on HBO Max, Including ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’
If your couch is calling, HBO Max has a fresh mix of reality staples, true-crime, spooky docs, and new docuseries rolling in just in time for the weekend. Below are ten timely picks that either land between Friday, October 31 and Sunday, November 2, or hit earlier this month and are easy to catch up on now. Each entry includes what it’s about, who’s behind it, and when it arrived so you can line up the perfect mini-marathon.
‘House Hunters’ (1999– )
The long-running real-estate series follows buyers as they tour three homes with local agents while balancing budget, location, and must-have features. Narration by Andromeda Dunker and production by Pie Town Productions anchor the show’s consistent episode structure. New installments arrive on HBO Max on Friday, October 31. Expect buyer profiles, neighborhood context, and a quick check-in after the decision.
‘Jonathan Ross: Haunted Homecoming’ (2024)
This British mini-series tracks broadcaster and horror devotee Jonathan Ross as he returns to London’s East End to explore ghost stories and local legends. Episodes blend historical research, eyewitness accounts, and on-location visits for atmosphere and context. It begins streaming on HBO Max on Friday, October 31. The series is produced by North One Television and frames folklore through Ross’s personal ties to the area.
‘Fatal Engineering’ (2025– )
A new docuseries investigating high-profile engineering failures, this show reconstructs incidents with expert analysis, digital modeling, and forensic breakdowns. It examines design flaws, human error, and organizational oversights from concept through operation. The series launches on HBO Max on Thursday, October 30. Produced by Big Media, it’s built to highlight real-world safety lessons in an accessible way.
‘Survival of the Beast’ (2025– )
Explorer and survivalist Max Djenohan studies how animals endure extreme environments, then translates those behaviors into practical human survival insights. Each episode mixes wildlife cinematography with field demonstrations across varied ecosystems. It debuts on HBO Max on Wednesday, October 29. The series emphasizes adaptation strategies like water-finding, shelter-building, and heat management.
‘American Monster’ (2016– )
This Investigation Discovery true-crime series profiles murder cases that hid in plain sight using home videos, interviews, and dramatizations. Narration by Tom Streithorst guides viewers through timelines, relationships, and investigations. Fresh arrivals hit HBO Max on Wednesday, October 29. The format contrasts ordinary family footage with the crimes that later surface.
‘Naked and Afraid Brazil’ (2021– )
The Brazilian take on the survival format drops pairs of participants into harsh environments for 21 days with no food, water, or clothing. Contestants can bring one tool as they build shelter, secure resources, and endure conditions with only medical emergencies prompting crew intervention. New episodes arrive on HBO Max on Monday, October 27. The series charts day-by-day progress, strategy, and physical tolls.
‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ (2025– )
Set in 1962, this prequel digs into Derry’s dark history and the early terror linked to Pennywise. Created by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs—with Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane as showrunners—the series features Jovan Adepo, Taylour Paige, Chris Chalk, James Remar, and Bill Skarsgård. It arrives on HBO Max on Sunday, October 26. Andy Muschietti directs multiple episodes, with Benjamin Wallfisch composing the score.
‘Teen Titans Go!’ (2013– )
The animated comedy follows Robin, Starfire, Raven, Cyborg, and Beast Boy in fast-paced, joke-driven adventures between superhero missions. Voice stars include Scott Menville, Hynden Walch, Tara Strong, Khary Payton, and Greg Cipes. Fresh episodes land on HBO Max on Friday, October 24. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment, the show is known for meta-humor, music cues, and frequent guest cameos.
‘Expedition X’ (2020– )
Hosted within Josh Gates’s ‘Expedition’ universe, this series sends field biologist Phil Torres and investigator Jessica Chobot to probe unexplained phenomena worldwide. Episodes combine on-site expeditions, night investigations, and lab analysis, often with local historians and technical experts. It touches down on HBO Max on Thursday, October 23. Later seasons also feature paranormal researcher Heather Amaro on select cases.
‘Dangerously Obese’ (2025– )
This medical-reality series follows individuals facing life-threatening obesity as they work through physician-guided treatment plans. Bariatric surgeon Dr. Charles Procter serves as a central medical expert, guiding evaluations, lifestyle changes, and surgical options. New episodes arrive on HBO Max on Thursday, October 23. The show tracks clinical milestones, support systems, and long-term outcomes.
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