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

New arrivals keep rolling in, which makes this weekend a perfect window to sample fresh premieres alongside recent favorites on HBO Max. The picks below come straight from the latest drop and the previous two weeks, with the selection guided by what landed most recently and by how closely each project ties into the platform’s core brands.

You will find a quick snapshot of what each series covers along with key cast and creative details. The idea is simple. Get the gist fast, decide what fits your playlist, and start streaming without digging around for the basics.

‘Bitchin’ Rides: Road to the Ridler’ (2025)

This build focused docuseries follows the Kindig It Design team as they chase the acclaimed Ridler Award at Detroit Autorama. Episodes trace the journey from sketches to metal shaping and paint, then on to shakedowns and the final moment under the show lights.

The shop is led by Dave Kindig with familiar faces like Kevin Schiele and Will Lockwood front and center. The production spotlights fabrication steps, supplier collaborations, and milestone checkoffs that mark each custom project on the way to Ridler contention.

‘The Heritage’ (2025)

This 2025 entry arrives as a new addition in the current HBO Max lineup and tells a multi strand story about legacy within families and communities. Each chapter follows connected characters whose choices are shaped by what they inherit and what they hope to pass along.

The series uses an ensemble structure supported by a writers room and a rotating group of directors. The production leans on interlocking arcs and character histories so that every episode expands the larger picture of identity, responsibility, and belonging.

‘Silly Sundays’ (2023)

This animated preschool series centers on a warm family whose weekend routines turn into small adventures that feel close to home. Episodes are short and self contained, which helps young viewers follow themes like sharing, creativity, and problem solving.

Made for the Cartoonito block on Max, ‘Silly Sundays’ brings together a cast of adult and child voice actors who give each vignette a friendly energy. The creative team builds stories around everyday moments with music and sound that reinforce early social and emotional skills.

‘Peacemaker’ (2022)

This DC series zeroes in on Christopher Smith, a helmeted antihero pressed into service with a covert unit that sends him on morally messy missions. The season weaves black ops action with a backstory that pushes the character to confront what he believes.

Created by James Gunn, ‘Peacemaker’ stars John Cena with Danielle Brooks, Freddie Stroma, Jennifer Holland, Steve Agee, and Robert Patrick. Episodes were written and directed by Gunn and additional collaborators, with production from DC and Warner Bros Television for Max.

‘Mammals’ (2024)

This natural history series explores how mammals live, communicate, hunt, and raise their young across a range of habitats. Viewers see behaviors captured with long lens work, motion triggered camera traps, and aerial footage that opens up hard to reach locations.

Produced by the BBC Studios Natural History Unit, ‘Mammals’ is narrated by David Attenborough. The field teams include scientists, producers, and specialist camera operators who track elusive species through deserts, oceans, forests, and polar regions.

‘Abbott Elementary’ (2021)

Set inside a Philadelphia public school, this mockumentary style comedy follows teachers and administrators as they navigate resources, classroom wins, and everyday hurdles. The format uses talking head moments and staff interactions to build character driven stories across the year.

Created by Quinta Brunson, ‘Abbott Elementary’ stars Brunson with Tyler James Williams, Janelle James, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Lisa Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, and William Stanford Davis. The series is produced by Warner Bros Television for ABC and streams on Max, with recognition for its writing and ensemble performances.

‘The Cleaning Lady’ (2022)

This crime drama follows a surgeon from overseas who works as a cleaner in the United States and is pulled into organized crime to protect her family. The premise pairs undercover danger with medical expertise that becomes a lifeline in high pressure situations.

Developed for American television by Miranda Kwok and based on an Argentine original, ‘The Cleaning Lady’ stars Élodie Yung with Adan Canto and Martha Millan among the ensemble. Episodes blend case based tension with ongoing arcs about loyalty, law enforcement pressure, and family bonds.

‘Bargain Block’ (2021)

This renovation series tracks Keith Bynum and Evan Thomas as they purchase distressed Detroit houses and transform them into stylish, attainable homes. Each episode moves from demolition to design choices and DIY builds, then on to staging and final walkthroughs.

Realtor Shea Hicks Whitney helps connect finished properties with buyers while ‘Bargain Block’ highlights whole blocks as multiple homes are restored. The format combines design problem solving with neighborhood context to show how budgets and local demand shape the final look.

‘The Prince’ (2023)

This Turkish comedy series follows a public figure known as the prince as he navigates modern life with a mix of family expectations and media attention. Episodes build stories around everyday crises that spiral into comedic set pieces while the central character tries to keep personal and professional worlds from colliding.

‘Prens’ features an ensemble cast from Turkish television with a writers room shaping the season and a rotating group of directors guiding individual episodes. The production focuses on workplace satire and home life complications, using recurring side characters and running gags to anchor each chapter.

‘Toad & Friends’ (2023)

This animated series brings Kenneth Grahame inspired characters to life, including Toad, Mole, Rat, and Badger. Stories follow gentle outings around the riverbank and the countryside with a focus on friendship, curiosity, and small acts of bravery.

‘Toad & Friends’ uses colorful backgrounds and expressive performances from a voice cast that leans into a classic British storybook tone. Music and narration nod to the literary roots while keeping the pace welcoming for preschool and early grade viewers.

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