HBO Max is home to prestige favorites like Game of Thrones and Succession, but you may not be as familiar with newer options on the service that delivers HBO to the streaming masses.
The 2025 medical series The Pitt recently won best drama at the Emmys, and more recent shows include Tim Robinson's The Chair Company and J.J. Abrams' Duster. There's no shortage of exceptional fare to stream.
Here are the highly rated series you shouldn't wait to watch on HBO Max, plus this month's new releases.
What's new on HBO Max in October
Note: These descriptions are taken from press releases and lightly edited for style.
Oct. 12
The Chair Company, season 1 premiere (2025- ): Comedy series starring Tim Robinson. After an embarrassing incident at work, a man finds himself investigating a far-reaching conspiracy.
Oct. 26
It: Welcome to Derry, season 1 premiere (2025- ): Horror series starring Bill Skarsgård. Set in the world of Stephen King's It universe, the series is based on King's It novel and expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films.
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