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Max has launched in the US, replacing HBO Max but still delivering HBO to the streaming masses. Fans of prestige series like Succession and The White Lotus will find them on Max, and viewers can tune in to Max originals like Hacks and The Sex Lives of College Girls.
Here are the highly rated shows you shouldn’t wait to watch, plus this month’s new releases. And here’s more on Max, which unites the HBO Max and Discovery Plus libraries.
Read more: The best movies on Max
What’s new on Max in July
HBO Max became Max in May in the US.
July 6
- Shaun White: The Last Run, premiere (2023): Docuseries. It’s a revealing portrait of Shaun White, one of the greatest athletes in snowboarding and skateboarding.
July 7
- My Adventures with Superman, season 1 premiere (2023- ): Animated series. It follows a 20-something Clark Kent (voiced by The Boys’ Jack Quaid) as he builds his secret identity as Superman and explores his own mysterious origins.
July 9
- Last Call: When a Serial Killer Stalked Queer New York, premiere (2023): Docuseries. It illuminates how, when a serial killer preyed on New York City’s gay men in the 1990s, the LGBTQ+ community fought to solve the murders and demand fair treatment of queer crime victims.
July 13
- Full Circle, premiere (2023): Miniseries directed by Steven Soderbergh. An investigation into a botched kidnapping uncovers long-held secrets connecting multiple characters and cultures in present day New York City.
- Project Greenlight: A New Generation, season 1 premiere (2023- ): Reboot executive produced by Issa Rae. It focuses on the next generation of talented female filmmakers who are given the chance to direct a feature film.
July 16
- Barbie Dreamhouse Challenge, premiere (2023- ): Reality competition series hosted by Ashley Graham. HGTV superstars and one celebrated Food Network chef transform a Southern California home into a real-life Barbie Dreamhouse.
July 27
- Harley Quinn, season 4 premiere (2019- ): Adult animated series. It features Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy and a whole cast of heroes and villains from the DC Universe.
July 28
- How To with John Wilson, season 3 premiere (2020- ): Docuseries. It finds John Wilson covertly and obsessively filming the lives of fellow New Yorkers while attempting to give everyday advice on relatable topics.
Best HBO & Max original TV series
At time of writing, these TV shows all score at least 70 on Metacritic.
Comedy
Somebody Somewhere (2022–)
Like feel-good shows? Somebody Somewhere is a great option you may have skipped over. In the first episode, 40-something Sam, living in her Kansas hometown and dealing with a recent loss, strikes up a friendship with a co-worker. Authentic, funny, with glowing performances, the half-hour series is the perfect thing to wind down to.
Our Flag Means Death (2022—)
In this comedy set on the high seas, Rhys Darby plays Stede Bonnet, an aristocrat who abandons his cushy life and family to become the captain of a pirate ship. Spoiler: He hilariously bumbles through the gig. Game of Thrones fans may spot Hodor actor Kristian Nairn hanging out among the crew, and the series also stars Taika Waititi as Blackbeard.
The Rehearsal (2022—)
Nathan Fielder, best known for his Comedy Central show, Nathan For You (and cringe comedy), writes, directs and stars in this new HBO series. In the show, the comedian goes to extraordinary lengths to let people rehearse moments before they happen. In the first episode, Fielder helps a man prepare for a confession to a friend, and builds an exact replica of the bar they’re planning to meet at (the attention to detail is incredible). After planning for any outlandish thing that might happen, we see how the real exchange between the two friends plays out. Bizarre and truly fascinating, The Rehearsal should get some time on your screen.