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

Looking to freshen your queue with brand-new arrivals and reliable favorites? This week’s slate on Max pulls from CNN Originals, TLC, OWN, ID, Food Network, and more, so there’s plenty to mix and match—true crime, competition, newsmagazine deep dives, and relationship reality all in one place. Each pick below includes the essentials—what it covers and who’s involved—so you can jump straight to the stories that fit your mood.

To keep it simple, we prioritized the newest drops first, then rounded out the list with ongoing and library series that landed alongside them. Titles come from the most recent weekly rundowns of what’s hitting Max, and each entry sticks to concrete details like creators, hosts, and formats, so you know exactly what you’re getting before you press play.

‘American Prince: JFK Jr.’ (2025)

This three-part documentary miniseries profiles John F. Kennedy Jr. from his childhood in the public eye through law school and the launch of ‘George’ magazine, tracing his professional ventures and personal milestones with extensive archival footage and new interviews. The production is led by CNN Original Series with director Rebecca Gitlitz shaping a narrative that follows family history, media career, and legacy.

Executive producers draw from documentary and news backgrounds, assembling home movies, press conferences, and magazine materials to chart chaptered episodes. Interviewees include colleagues, friends, and journalists who contextualize Kennedy’s public image, publishing ambitions, and influence across politics and culture.

‘The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper’ (2023– )

CNN’s newsmagazine expands single subjects into hour-long deep dives hosted by Anderson Cooper, combining field reporting, original interviews, and analysis from correspondents and producers. Episodes are structured to lay out timelines, documents, and on-the-ground footage so complex topics are mapped clearly from beginning to end.

The series brings in subject-matter specialists—reporters, editors, photojournalists, analysts—to unpack cause-and-effect, policy implications, and personal stakes. Each installment is edited as a complete narrative arc, with Cooper anchoring transitions between investigations and expert testimony.

‘Halloween Wars’ (2011– )

This seasonal competition assembles teams of pumpkin carvers, cake decorators, and sugar artists to build large-scale horror-themed showpieces under strict time limits. The format features a preliminary challenge and a larger centerpiece build, with judges scoring artistry, structure, and flavor before one team is eliminated.

Jonathan Bennett has served as host with returning judge Shinmin Li and rotating guest experts from pastry and effects. Challenges spotlight advanced confectionery techniques like blown sugar and isomalt casting, plus precision pumpkin carving, culminating in a finale that crowns a champion team.

‘Seeking Sister Wife’ (2018– )

The docuseries follows plural-marriage households as they consider adding a sister wife, documenting introductions, courtship, and family discussions around consent, logistics, and faith. Storylines track separate families in parallel, capturing how different households approach similar crossroads.

Produced within Discovery’s reality portfolio, the series includes cast check-ins across seasons so viewers see evolving dynamics, parenting decisions, and extended-family involvement. Episodes blend candid conversations, home life, and community context around the relationships.

‘Help! I Wrecked My House’ (2020– )

Contractor and designer Jasmine Roth steps in when DIY renovations go off the rails, diagnosing structural issues, code problems, and design missteps before delivering practical remodels. Each episode follows assessments, demolition, rebuilds, and reveals, with a focus on safety and function.

Roth leads a crew through reworking layouts, adding storage, and choosing durable materials tailored to how families actually live. Projects commonly target kitchens, bathrooms, and living areas, with transparent scope and cost considerations shaping the final plans.

‘On the Case with Paula Zahn’ (2009– )

Hosted by journalist Paula Zahn, this investigative series reconstructs real criminal cases from first report to resolution through interviews with detectives, prosecutors, forensic experts, and families. Episodes emphasize verified chronology—crime-scene analysis, lab results, and courtroom outcomes.

Produced by Scott Sternberg Productions, the show’s format relies on detailed timelines and primary-source materials to show how specific leads emerged and how evidence linked to suspects. The presentation balances procedural steps with the human impact on victims and communities.

‘Ready to Love’ (2018– )

From Will Packer Media with host Thomas “Nephew Tommy” Miles, this dating series follows accomplished Black singles as they navigate social mixers, group activities, and one-on-one dates, deciding who continues each week. The focus is on communication, long-term goals, and compatibility.

City-based seasons rotate locations and casts while keeping deliberations moderated by the host. Confessionals and panel discussions track relationship progress, with producers structuring episodes around milestones, dealbreakers, and shifting connections inside the group.

‘’90 Day Diaries’ (2021– )

A self-shot spinoff in the ‘90 Day’ universe, this series lets franchise couples and singles film their own updates between mainline seasons, covering parenting, immigration steps, work changes, and everyday life without a production crew. Familiar faces rotate in and out to deliver progress reports.

Because participants operate the cameras, segments emphasize candid routines and milestone moments. Episodes compile multiple story threads per hour rather than following a single couple exclusively, extending the broader ‘90 Day’ timeline between flagship series.

‘The Graft’ (2021)

Set in Liverpool, this six-part crime drama follows three young friends whose small-time hustles pull them deeper into the city’s drug economy, testing loyalty and survival. The story tracks quick-cash schemes that escalate into conflicts with rival crews and strains on family ties.

Produced by Hounds of the Round Table, the series uses compact installments to stage robberies, deals, and reprisals while centering character stakes. The narrative keeps focus on consequences and the shifting bonds between the three leads as pressure mounts.

‘Heart & Hustle: Houston’ (2025)

This ensemble docuseries follows six Black women in Houston—publicist La’Torria Lemon, makeup artist Alaina Saulsberry, content creator Muneera Page, wellness entrepreneur LeBrina Jackson, hospitality professional Roe Grady-Pichardo, and event planner Chloe Cook—as they balance business, relationships, and friendship. Storylines include product launches, charity events, and personal crossroads across the city.

Produced for OWN with a focus on entrepreneurship and community, episodes track collaboration and conflict across professional and personal spheres. The show highlights Houston neighborhoods and venues while following each cast member’s goals, setbacks, and support systems.

Tell us which of these you’re starting with this weekend—and what you think we should add next—in the comments!