Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on HBO Max, Including ‘I Love LA’

If you’re queuing up something new on Max this weekend, the platform has a handy mix of fresh premieres, buzzy originals, and comfort-watch staples across scripted, documentary, and animation. Pulling from this week’s lineups and most-watched lists, here are 10 series with new episodes or timely momentum you can jump into right now. You’ll find easy entry points, clear schedules, and helpful context on format, cast, and creative teams so you can pick fast and press play.

‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ (2025– )

This horror prequel unfolds decades before the events of the famous clown-centered story, following how fear took root in Derry, Maine. The series was developed by Andy and Barbara Muschietti with Jason Fuchs, and Bill Skarsgård reprises his role as Pennywise. Episodes roll out weekly on HBO and stream on Max after their Sunday debuts, with an eight-episode first season slated through mid-December. Production and distribution run through Warner Bros. Television, with new chapters landing on Max promptly each week.

‘The Chair Company’ (2025– )

This HBO comedy stars Tim Robinson in a surreal workplace setting centered on escalating corporate mishaps. The first season premiered this year and streams on Max in half-hour installments, designed for quick, start-to-finish binges. Episodes lean into awkward office scenarios that build from minor incidents into larger crises. The show comes from Hyperobject Industries, with season two development already reported.

‘Ângela Diniz: Murdered and Convicted’ (2025)

This Brazilian HBO miniseries dramatizes the 1976 murder of socialite Ângela Diniz and the high-profile trials that followed. Marjorie Estiano leads the cast, with Emílio Dantas as Doca Street and Antônio Fagundes portraying jurist Evandro Lins e Silva. The narrative draws on the investigative podcast ‘Praia dos Ossos,’ weaving courtroom, media, and gender-violence perspectives from the period. The production is directed by Andrucha Waddington, with scripts by Elena Soárez, Pedro Perazzo, and Thais Tavares.

‘The Seduction’ (2025– )

Set in 18th-century Paris, this French period drama takes inspiration from ‘Les Liaisons Dangereuses’ to chart the rise of a young Marquise de Merteuil. The ensemble includes Anamaria Vartolomei, Diane Kruger, Vincent Lacoste, Lucas Bravo, and Noée Abita. Episodes focus on strategy, reputation, and social maneuvering as rivalries with the Vicomte de Valmont intensify. It’s an HBO Original with Warner Bros. Discovery handling rollout and promotion.

‘Alex vs ARod’ (2025)

This limited HBO Sports Documentaries series traces Alex Rodriguez’s career highs, controversies, and post-baseball reinvention. Directed by Gotham Chopra, it combines new interviews with archival MLB footage for a chronological narrative. The mini-series is available in a concise, all-parts-up format that’s easy to finish in one sitting. Distribution is through Max, with episode runtimes standardized across the installment count.

‘I Love LA’ (2025– )

This ensemble comedy-drama follows a group of longtime friends navigating careers and relationships in present-day Los Angeles. The debut season streams on Max, with episodes structured around contemporary city life and creative ambitions. Storylines emphasize reunions, shifting priorities, and how personal choices reshape the group’s dynamics. The series is produced for HBO, with the first season currently available on demand.

‘Adventure Time: Fionna & Cake’ (2023– )

This spin-off expands the ‘Adventure Time’ universe by following Fionna and Cake across multiverse adventures with Simon Petrikov. Season 1 debuted on Max, and season 2 launched in October with serialized arcs that reward starting each season from episode one. Episodes run a little over twenty minutes and maintain a consistent release cadence on the platform. Cartoon Network Studios oversees production, with new seasons confirmed.

‘Tom & Jerry Gokko’ (2022– )

Produced in Japan, this run of short ‘Tom and Jerry’ cartoons preserves the cat-and-mouse slapstick while using rapid, gag-forward pacing. Shorts arrive on Max in bite-size collections designed for quick family viewing. Local creative teams lean into minimal setups, musical timing, and expressive animation while retaining the classic wordless humor. Warner Bros. Japan provides production, with Max carrying the curated sets.

‘Silly Sundays’ (2023– )

From Cartoon Saloon, this Irish preschool series follows cousins Sonia, Hugo, and Mel through weekend adventures with their extended family. Episodes emphasize gentle humor, simple problem-solving, and musical interludes suitable for very young viewers. The show was created by Nuria González Blanco, with direction shared between González Blanco and Fabian Erlinghäuser. New installments premiere on Max according to the week’s kids-content slate.

‘Last Week Tonight with John Oliver’ (2014– )

HBO’s weekly news series delivers a main deep-dive segment alongside quick recaps, with each episode streaming on Max after its Sunday broadcast. The format supports stand-alone viewing, making it easy to pick topics of interest without prior catch-up. New episodes follow a consistent Sunday schedule during active runs, and past seasons remain available on demand. Production is handled by Sixteen String Jack Productions with archival access maintained on Max.

Tell us which Max picks you’re starting first this weekend—and what we should add to next week’s list—in the comments.