November 2024 is an exciting time for Max.with the arrival of the long-awaited Dune spin off Dune: Prophecy on the 17th. However, the premiere of the epic sci-fi series isn’t the only noteworthy addition to the lineup. Max’s vast and eclectic catalog includes originals that have become classics, such as The Sopranos, The Wireand Barry. When it comes to top-notch entertainment, few streaming services can compete, and that hasn’t changed in the final months of 2024 thanks to the incredible and growing variety of TV shows available on Max right now.
Joining the ranks of high-quality HBO shows like House of the Dragon, Game of Thrones, and Chernobyl are like Adult Swim’s Invincible fighting girl 1st season and the premiere of the new Discovery series Game changers, continuing Max’s tradition of providing niche gems and reality TV hits alongside its blockbuster titles. Unfortunately, some shows are also leaving the platform, like the original Max Two weeks to live and HBO’S Lovecraft country. Still, these losses don’t affect the overall strength of the library of TV shows available on Max, which remains the strongest of nearly all streaming platforms when it comes to small-screen offerings.
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The Big Bang Theory
(2007-2019) [Sitcom] – Lasting 12 seasons and winning 58 awards throughout his career, The Big Bang Theory is one of the most popular comedies of all time. It focuses on four scientists; Leonard, Sheldon, Raj and Howard. When waitress Penny moves in next door to Leonard and Sheldon’s apartment, the strange foursome come out of their shells in a hilarious way.
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Young Sheldon
(2017-present) [Sitcom] – The Big Bang Theory spin off Young Sheldon is markedly more realistic and is, at its core, a coming-of-age dramedy that doesn’t shy away from some of the more difficult aspects of family life.
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The fair gemstones
(2019-present) [Comedy Drama] – Dysfunctional families are the stuff TV sitcom dreams are made of, and The fair gemstones does not disappoint. It centers on the titular Gemstone clan, a family of televangelists led by patriarch Eli Gemstone (John Goodman), the lead pastor of the Gemstone Salvation Center, a megachurch in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Barry
(2018-2023) [Dark Comedy] – Perhaps Max’s darkest comedy series, Barry may seem like it has a fun premise – a hapless killer accidentally joins an acting class and wants to give up his profession to try to become a Hollywood star – but it’s really a haunting meditation on past traumas and how to find one. purpose in life.
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Control your enthusiasm
(2000-2024) [Sitcom] – Control your enthusiasm see Seinfeld co-creator Larry David plays a semi-fictionalized version of himself. It’s a scary comedy, as each episode inevitably finds Larry getting into social conflict, often stemming from his disregard for or ignorance of social conventions.
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Hacks
(2021-present) [Sitcom] – Hacks Season 3 arrived on Max in 2024 and is one of the most critically acclaimed shows on the platform, capable of receiving multiple Primetime Emmy Awards and the Golden Globe for Best Television Series – Musical or Comedy. Hacks it’s also an incredible critique of the world of professional comedy that famously pulls no punches.
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Industry
(2020-present) [Drama] – Industry centers on a group of young finance graduates who face off when applying for a role at Pierpoint & Co, a prestigious (and fictional) investment bank based in the UK capital. The cast list is huge and includes names like Game of Thrones stars Kit Harington and Will Tudor in recurring appearances.
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The West Wing
(1999-2006) [Political Drama] – Aaron Sorkin’s political drama The West Wing focuses on a broad set of characters, all of whom are employees and advisors to fictional US President Jed Bartlett (Michael Sheen). It is incredibly acclaimed and won over 100 awards during its run, including three Golden Globes and 26 Primetime Emmys.
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The Golden Age
(2022-present) [Drama] – Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes crosses the pond to share the stories of 1880s New York’s elite with The Golden Age. The HBO series about the rapidly changing high society of the Upper East Side, as old-money socialite Agnes van Rhijn (Christine Baranski) faces off against her Fifth Avenue neighbors, the new Russells (Carrie Coon and Morgan Spector).
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Chernobyl
(2019) [Disaster Drama] – From Band of Brothers to John Adamsno one does a better historical miniseries than HBO, and Chernobyl is another resounding example. The miniseries tells the story of the terrible 1986 Chernobyl disaster from the perspective of several characters, from those who were involved in it to those who dealt with its aftermath.
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Band of Brothers
(2001) [War Drama] – Created by the Hollywood dream team of Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, Band of Brothers features a cast of the best actors on TV, from Billions‘Damian Lewis for Blue Blood‘Donnie Wahlberg, Band of Brothers focuses on a group of WWII paratroopers and their surprising achievements in the war.
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Succession
(2018-2023) [Drama] – A black comedy and a touching family drama, Succession has been rightly praised as one of the standout TV shows of the last decade. Brian Cox stars Succession as the foul-mouthed patriarch of an empire-owning American family, tasked with figuring out how best to secure his legacy when he leaves.
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The White Lotus
(2021-present) [Drama] – A satirical attack on classism and the emptiness of pecuniary wealth, The White Lotus is often funny and also an uncomfortable critique of the things society supposedly values. The anthology spends each new season in a different branch of the White Lotus hotelI — initially in Hawaii and then in Italy.
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The last of us
(2023-present) [Drama] – One of the most successful video game adaptations of all time, The last of us rewrote the rulebook on what a live-action version of a game can be. The post-apocalyptic drama stars Pedro Pascal as Joel, a smuggler tasked with helping Ellie, played by Bella Ramsey, a teenager immune to the pandemic that has destroyed humanity.
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the Vampire Diaries
(2009-2017) [Horror Drama] – Vampires are one of the most common fantasy creatures to be adapted on both the big and small screens, though few versions of the bloodsucking creatures of the night have accumulated a cult following like The Vampire Diaries. Fans and critics praise the diabolically full of twists and turns, the well-developed characters and the precise script.
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Dragon House
(2022-present) [Fantasy Drama] – The Game of Thrones The prequel chronicles the power-hungry Targaryen family and the beginning of their decline. Matt Smith, Paddy Considine and Emma D’Arcy deliver riveting performances, while the series’ plot dispenses with Game of Thrones’ more problematic pacing elements to tell a simplified and exciting story.
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Game of Thrones
(2011-2019) [Fantasy Drama] – One of the most talked about fantasy dramas ever made, Game of Thrones was the definitive TV experience for nearly a decade. Attracting a large number of viewers, the show chronicled the epic fight for the throne of Westeros between competing factions.
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The Sopranos
(1999-2007) [Crime Drama] – Often hailed as the best TV show of all time, The Sopranos helped redefine the landscape of modern television. The plot revolves around Tony Soprano, played by James Gandolfini, an Italian mobster based in New Jersey who struggles to balance family life with the pressures of being a crime boss.
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The thread
(2002-2008) [Crime Drama] – The thread It’s probably among the most ambitious cop shows ever made. Led by an incredible cast, The thread shows the war on drugs from one side of the legal divide and has created a rich tapestry of characters that spans every step of the way – from tough detective Jimmy McNulty to the charming and dangerous drug kingpin Stringer Bell.
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True Detective
(2014-) [Crime Drama] – It’s hard to overstate how attractive and exciting True Detective it was during its surprising debut season in 2014. Nick Pizzolatto’s anthology crime drama begins with a demonic story of abuse and murder set in Louisiana, featuring two exceptional performances from McConaughey and Harrelson.
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The penguin
(2024) [Crime Drama] – The 2022 spinoff Batman sees Colin Farrell reprise his role as the titular Batman villain (whose full name is Oswald “Oz” Cobb in this particular iteration of Gotham City), and the show details his rise to power following the death of Carmine Falcone.
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true blood
(2008-2014) [Crime Drama] – True Blood it’s a crime show, a mystery drama, and a fantasy horror series, and it executes all three incredibly well. While the fantasy and horror elements are a big part of the show’s appeal, it has also been praised for its social commentary, especially when it comes to issues like discrimination and drug addiction.
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Doctor Who
(2005-present) [Sci-Fi Adventure] – British science fiction series Doctor Who has been a staple of the genre on the small screen for decades, and now the 13 most recent seasons (starting with Christopher Eccleston’s 2005 turn as the Ninth Doctor) are available to stream on Max.
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Peacemaker
(2022-) [Superhero Adventure] – Reprising his role as James Gunn The Suicide SquadJohn Cena returns to independent series Peacemaker. Despite his pacifist alias, Peacemaker is one of the most violent characters in the DCU and rarely misses a chance to start a fight.
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Uzumaki: Spiral into Terror
(2024) [Animated Horror] – Based on Junji Ito’s chilling and infamous manga, Uzumaki: Spiral into Terror adapts the disturbing story of the 1998-1999 source material into a coherent four-episode miniseries – and it’s a guarantee that the disturbing images will ensure that Max subscribers never look at a spiral the same way again.
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Batman: The Animated Series
(1992-1995) [Animated Superhero] – On display from 1992 to 1995, when it first aired, Batman: The Animated Series is still considered by many viewers and critics to be the pinnacle of superhero TV shows, animated and otherwise. The cast includes names like Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill, and it’s also the show that introduced Harley Quinn, who later became an integral part of the DC Comics canon.
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South Park
(1997-present) [Animated Sitcom] – South Park takes place in the titular town and focuses on Stan, Kyle, Kenny, and Cartman. Nothing is off limits for South Park, and thanks to creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s (who also voice most of the characters) ability to turn episodes around so quickly, it’s always incredibly relevant.
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Harley Quinn
(2019-present) [Animated Superhero] – Offering a less-than-serious look at some of Batman’s best-known opponents and compatriots, Harley Quinn is gratuitously vulgar and frequently hilarious, thriving on its ability to lampoon characters who can become tediously serious in other projects.
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Rick and Morty
(2013-present) [Animated Sci-Fi] – Rick and Morty is understandably considered one of the most significant animated shows of the last decade. Following the Back to the futureInspired by the adventures of rude genius Rick Sanchez and his elusive grandson Morty, the show is a wacky adventure that spans different dimensions, planets and timelines.
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Adventure Time
(2010-2018) [Animated Adventure] – Adventure Time it’s sharp enough to appeal to adults while still having a sense of whimsy, fun, and lack of mature themes that older kids and teens can also enjoy. It centers on friends and adopted brothers Finn the Human and Jake the Dog, who have magical shape-shifting powers, and together they embark on many hilarious adventures.
These might be the 30 best TV shows currently on Max, but there are plenty of other great series too. For a more focused selection, you can read our lists of the best original shows on Max, the best comedy series on Max, or the best HBO miniseries on Max.
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