Most popular TV shows on Max this week

Back in the days of cable TV, if you didn't watch your favorite show live or make sure to record it for later, you were out of luck. However, thanks to the rise of streaming services, you can relax knowing that you can watch your favorite TV series whenever and wherever you want. That's certainly the case with HBO Max, which combines the prestigious catalog of HBO with offerings from HGTV, CNN, and more.

In 2025 alone, the service has delivered several buzzy shows like "The Pitt," Season 2 of "The Last of Us," and Season 3 of "The Gilded Age." And there's more on the horizon, including the comedy "I Love LA," which premieres on Nov. 2, 2025, and the highly anticipated prequel series "It: Welcome to Derry," debuting sometime in October.

Along with those recent and perhaps future hits, having access to HBO Max and its expansive catalog can help you discover excellent older shows for the first time. Have you ever wanted to determine which friend from "Friends" you are? Or discover why Mr. Big moves to Paris on "Sex and the City"? With this streamer, you have your chance—and you can also see what Carrie Bradshaw has been up to more recently on the follow-up series "And Just Like That…," which wrapped up its third and final seasonon Aug. 14, 2025.

Whether you're more interested in throwback shows or the most talked-about series of the moment, you might be curious to see the complete list of HBO Max's top 10 most popular shows this week. Keep reading to find out which shows are included and how they rank on the list, as compiled by Stacker using data from Reelgood as of Oct. 21, 2025. IMDb ratings and other data points were added for supplementary insights.