‘Task’ Takes Over HBO Max’s Most-Watched Shows of the Week List: Here Are the Remaining Top 10 Shows

From buzzy new premieres to evergreen favorites, this week’s most-watched lineup on HBO Max spans crime thrillers, animated oddities, late-night deep dives, seasonal competitions, and reality staples. Below, you’ll find the ten titles viewers kept clicking—presented as a countdown—along with quick primers on what each show is about, who’s behind it, and where it sits in its current run.

10. ’90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way’ (2019–)

This spin-off follows Americans who relocate abroad to be with their partners, capturing the legal, cultural, and family hurdles that come with the move. The series premiered on June 3, 2019, and has continued through multiple seasons with new cast members each year. It airs on TLC and streams on HBO Max in certain regions, with ongoing episodes generating frequent headlines. Release information and episode lists are available on official and database pages.

9. ’90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After?’ (2016–)

This ’90 Day’ franchise spin-off revisits couples after the K-1 visa process and marriage, documenting post-wedding realities. The series premiered on September 11, 2016, and continues with new seasons covering evolving relationships, relocations, and family milestones. It airs on TLC with streaming availability on HBO Max in select regions. Franchise details and season histories are maintained by TLC and reference sites.

8. ‘Halloween Baking Championship’ (2015–)

Food Network’s seasonal competition pits bakers against spooky-themed challenges to impress a rotating panel of judges. The series premiered in 2015 and returns each fall, with Season 11 launching in September 2025. Episodes showcase intricate desserts, edible illusions, and eliminations leading to a champion. Seasons and episode guides are documented across official pages.

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

John Oliver’s weekly half-hour series delivers deep-dive segments on current events, public policy, and internet culture, combining reportage with comedy. The show premiered in April 2014 on HBO and releases new episodes simultaneously on HBO and HBO Max. It has earned multiple awards and remains contracted through the 2026 season. Recent episodes are available to stream shortly after broadcast.

6. ‘Baylen Out Loud’ (2025–)

The reality series follows Baylen Dupree, a young woman living with Tourette Syndrome, as she works toward independence alongside her family and fiancé. Premiering in January 2025 on TLC, the show streams on HBO Max, with Season 2 rolling out in October 2025. Across two seasons and 11 episodes, it chronicles daily challenges, milestones, and wedding planning. Episodes and season info are listed on both TLC and HBO Max hubs.

5. ‘The Friday the 13th Murders’ (2025–)

This true-crime docuseries revisits real cases that occurred on or around Friday the 13th, exploring how superstition intersects with tragic events. Season 1 features six episodes, each unpacking a separate case with investigators and experts. The series debuted in 2025 and is available to stream on HBO Max. It’s categorized as crime/true-crime and rated TV-14.

4. ‘Smiling Friends’ (2020–)

Adult Swim’s cult animated series centers on Pim and Charlie, employees of a small company dedicated to making people happy—often via strange, surreal gigs. The show launched with a pilot in 2020 and has continued with multiple seasons, including new episodes in 2025. Its off-kilter tone and quick sketches have built a strong online following. Episodes are available to stream after airing.

3. ‘Peacemaker’ (2022–)

Set in the DC universe, this action-comedy series from James Gunn continues the story of Christopher Smith after the events of ‘The Suicide Squad’. Season 1 was ordered straight-to-series and filmed in 2021, with episodes available to stream on HBO Max. The show blends violent missions with character-driven humor, anchored by John Cena’s lead performance. It streams on HBO Max in the USA and select regions.

2. ‘The Chair Company’ (2025–)

This new comedy-thriller stars Tim Robinson as William Ronald Trosper, an office worker who stumbles into a sprawling conspiracy after an embarrassing incident at work. Co-created by Robinson and Zach Kanin, the eight-episode first season premiered on October 12, 2025, with weekly releases. The ensemble features Lake Bell and Sophia Lillis, and episodes are directed and executive-produced by Andrew DeYoung. New installments stream on HBO Max following their HBO broadcast.

1. ‘Task’ (2025)

HBO’s Philadelphia-set crime miniseries follows FBI agent Tom Brandis as he heads a task force pursuing a family crew entangled with a violent gang called the Dark Hearts. Created by Brad Ingelsby, the seven-episode story premiered on September 7, 2025, with its finale slated for October 19, 2025. The cast includes Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey, among others, and the series has been discussed as a limited run with the possibility of continuation. You can stream all available episodes on HBO Max as they air.

Tell us which of these you’re watching—and what we missed—in the comments below.