Here Are the Best TV Shows to Stream this Weekend on HBO Max, Including ‘Teen Titans Go!’

Whether you’re in the mood for a brand-new HBO original, an animated favorite, or a buzzy international import, Max’s current lineup has plenty to fill your weekend queue. Below are ten timely picks pulled from this month’s weekly arrivals, with quick details on what each series is about, who’s behind it, and when new episodes land so you can jump in without any guesswork.

‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ (2025–)

A prequel to the ‘It’ films, this series is set in Derry and explores the town’s dark history as well as early threads tied to Pennywise. It’s created by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs, with Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane as showrunners. The cast includes Jovan Adepo, Taylour Paige, Chris Chalk, James Remar, and Bill Skarsgård returning as Pennywise, with Benjamin Wallfisch composing the score. New episodes are rolling out weekly on HBO and stream on Max after the linear airing.

‘Dangerously Obese’ (2025–)

This medical-reality series follows patients with extreme obesity as they work through physician-guided treatment plans. Bariatric surgeon Dr. Charles Procter features prominently, with episodes tracking evaluations, lifestyle changes, and potential surgical options. The format blends personal diaries with clinical consultations and long-term follow-ups. Fresh installments are arriving this week on Max.

‘Expedition X’ (2020– )

Hosted within the ‘Expedition Unknown’ universe, this paranormal-adventure series sends Phil Torres and Jessica Chobot to investigate strange phenomena around the world. Episodes mix on-site night investigations, interviews with local experts, and lab analysis to vet claims ranging from cryptids to hauntings. The production uses a documentary-meets-investigative framework, with recurring collaborators across seasons. New episodes from this run have been added to Max.

‘Holmes Family Rescue’ (2022– )

Contractor Mike Holmes teams up with Mike Holmes Jr. and Sherry Holmes to fix unsafe, botched renovations and restore homes to proper standards. Episodes typically cover structural, electrical, and design issues, with recurring trade collaborators joining the family on site. The series emphasizes “do it right” building principles and practical, code-compliant solutions. Recent arrivals are now streaming on Max.

‘Teen Titans Go!’ (2013– )

This fast-paced animated comedy follows Robin, Starfire, Raven, Cyborg, and Beast Boy between superhero missions in 11-minute, joke-dense stories. Voice stars include Scott Menville, Hynden Walch, Tara Strong, Khary Payton, and Greg Cipes, and episodes often feature meta-humor and DC deep-cut references. The show is produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment with frequent guest cameos. New batches have landed on Max.

‘Haha, You Clowns’ (2025– )

A family dramedy centered on a widowed father raising three teenage sons, this series blends slice-of-life storytelling with coming-of-age arcs for each child. Early listings describe a warm tone that balances humor with the realities of grief and everyday problem-solving at home. The ensemble dynamic keeps the focus on family milestones and small wins. Episodes from the latest drop are now available to stream on Max.

‘Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the Jungle?’ (2025)

This Japanese live-action adaptation of Rito Asami’s manga follows Komugi as she uncovers a conspiracy after her ex-cop father’s Christmas-Eve murder. The cast includes Suzu Hirose, Kenichi Matsuyama, and Win Morisaki across a 10-episode arc. The series arrives on Max following its broadcast run in Japan earlier this year. Episodes are structured as a serialized investigation that expands into media-industry intrigue.

‘Vivant’ (2023)

A high-stakes thriller from TBS, this series begins with an accounting anomaly that pulls salaryman Yūsuke Nogi into an international conspiracy. The ensemble features Hiroshi Abe, Fumi Nikaido, Tori Matsuzaka, Koji Yakusho, and Kazunari Ninomiya, with narration by Megumi Hayashibara. Directed by Katsuo Fukuzawa with additional episodes by Yōhei Miyazaki and Akiko Kato, it spans 10 episodes. The show’s new availability on Max makes it easy to binge this weekend.

‘The Thaw’ (2022)

Known in Polish as ‘Odwilż,’ this procedural-meets-character drama follows detective Katarzyna Zawieja as a suspicious death and a missing newborn trigger a wider probe in Szczecin. The cast includes Katarzyna Wajda, Bartłomiej Kotschedoff, and Cezary Łukaszewicz. Created by Marta Szymanek and directed by Xawery Żuławski, with music by Łukasz Targosz, the series originated under HBO Europe. It’s newly streaming on Max with a tightly plotted case that unfolds episode by episode.

‘The Chair Company’ (2025– )

An HBO original from Tim Robinson and Zach Kanin, this offbeat comedy stars Robinson as William Ronald Trosper, whose humiliating office incident spirals into a larger corporate conspiracy. The ensemble includes Lake Bell, Sophia Lillis, Will Price, Joseph Tudisco, and Lou Diamond Phillips, with episodes directed by Andrew DeYoung and Aaron Schimberg. The season runs for eight episodes on HBO with streaming on Max after broadcast. It’s the newest scripted HBO comedy to add to your weekend watchlist.

Tell us what you’re queuing up on Max this weekend—drop your picks and thoughts in the comments!