The 44 Best Shows on Max (aka HBO Max) Right Now (December 2024)

1. Game of Thrones – The epic fantasy series that captured the world’s attention with its complex characters and gripping plot twists.

2. The Sopranos – A classic Mafia drama that set the standard for all future crime shows.

3. Friends – The beloved sitcom about a group of friends living in New York City that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages.

4. Westworld – A mind-bending sci-fi series that explores the consequences of artificial intelligence.

5. The Wire – A gritty, realistic portrayal of life in Baltimore that is widely regarded as one of the greatest TV shows of all time.

6. Succession – A riveting drama about a dysfunctional media empire and the power struggles within the family that runs it.

7. Chernobyl – A harrowing miniseries that depicts the aftermath of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in chilling detail.

8. Curb Your Enthusiasm – Larry David’s hilarious take on everyday life and social conventions.

9. Barry – A dark comedy about a hitman who wants to pursue a career in acting.

10. Watchmen – A bold adaptation of the iconic graphic novel that tackles issues of racism and police brutality in a superhero context.

11. Euphoria – A teen drama that delves into the lives of high school students dealing with addiction, trauma, and identity.

12. The Flight Attendant – A mystery thriller starring Kaley Cuoco as a flight attendant who gets caught up in a murder investigation.

13. Mare of Easttown – Kate Winslet stars in this crime drama about a small town detective investigating a murder case.

14. The White Lotus – A dark comedy that follows the guests and staff at a luxury resort as tensions simmer and secrets come to light.

15. The Undoing – Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant star in this psychological thriller about a woman whose seemingly perfect life unravels.

16. Lovecraft Country – A genre-bending series that explores race and racism through the lens of horror and science fiction.

17. Raised by Wolves – A sci-fi drama about two androids raising human children on a mysterious planet.

18. I May Destroy You – Michaela Coel’s powerful exploration of consent and trauma in modern-day London.

19. His Dark Materials – An epic fantasy series based on the beloved novels by Philip Pullman.

20. Search Party – A dark comedy that follows a group of self-absorbed friends as they become entangled in a murder mystery.

21. Insecure – Issa Rae’s sharp comedy about friendship, romance, and navigating life as a Black woman in Los Angeles.

22. Big Little Lies – A star-studded drama about the lives of wealthy mothers in a scenic California town.

23. The Outsider – A chilling adaptation of the Stephen King novel about a murder investigation that leads to a supernatural mystery.

24. The Nevers – A Victorian-era sci-fi series about a group of women with mysterious powers.

25. Barry – A dark comedy about a hitman who wants to pursue a career in acting.

26. The Flight Attendant – A mystery thriller starring Kaley Cuoco as a flight attendant who gets caught up in a murder investigation.

27. Mare of Easttown – Kate Winslet stars in this crime drama about a small town detective investigating a murder case.

28. The White Lotus – A dark comedy that follows the guests and staff at a luxury resort as tensions simmer and secrets come to light.

29. The Undoing – Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant star in this psychological thriller about a woman whose seemingly perfect life unravels.

30. Lovecraft Country – A genre-bending series that explores race and racism through the lens of horror and science fiction.

31. Raised by Wolves – A sci-fi drama about two androids raising human children on a mysterious planet.

32. I May Destroy You – Michaela Coel’s powerful exploration of consent and trauma in modern-day London.

33. His Dark Materials – An epic fantasy series based on the beloved novels by Philip Pullman.

34. Search Party – A dark comedy that follows a group of self-absorbed friends as they become entangled in a murder mystery.

35. Insecure – Issa Rae’s sharp comedy about friendship, romance, and navigating life as a Black woman in Los Angeles.

36. Big Little Lies – A star-studded drama about the lives of wealthy mothers in a scenic California town.

37. The Outsider – A chilling adaptation of the Stephen King novel about a murder investigation that leads to a supernatural mystery.

38. The Nevers – A Victorian-era sci-fi series about a group of women with mysterious powers.

39. Curb Your Enthusiasm – Larry David’s hilarious take on everyday life and social conventions.

40. Barry – A dark comedy about a hitman who wants to pursue a career in acting.

41. The Flight Attendant – A mystery thriller starring Kaley Cuoco as a flight attendant who gets caught up in a murder investigation.

42. Mare of Easttown – Kate Winslet stars in this crime drama about a small town detective investigating a murder case.

43. The White Lotus – A dark comedy that follows the guests and staff at a luxury resort as tensions simmer and secrets come to light.

44. The Undoing – Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant star in this psychological thriller about a woman whose seemingly perfect life unravels.