15 Must-See Shows Streaming Now on MAX

MAX has earned a reputation for great movies and TV shows. Anyone who has a subscription with them is in for a treat. For those who feel overwhelmed by their many shows and don’t know where to start, we’re here to help. We have selected 15 of their best shows for you.

The Last of Us

This series is another extension of The Last of Us franchise, which includes comic books and several video games. Right now, it has only one season with a story players can easily match with the 2013 game, where Joel’s job is to go with Ellie and keep her safe.

Succession

With over 10 Emmys in the bag, Succession stands as a dark comedy worthy of your time. It’s about the Roys—a family whose conglomerate may be sold in the future—preparing for the sale in their ways. You have four seasons and 39 episodes to cover if you’re yet to start.

Game of Thrones

This fantasy show is so widely watched that a film lover may feel guilty for not seeing it. Several families chart their courses either to sit on the iron throne or to have sovereign control of their own kingdoms. It’s eight seasons of plot twists, ambition, notable characters, and dragons!

The Wire

A lot of people call it the greatest TV series ever, and some of its seasons have enjoyed perfect and close-to-perfect ratings. It gives you a peek into the perspective of law enforcement officers and criminals as an investigation unfolds. Some of the casts you may know are Idris Elba and Dominic West.

Chernobyl 

Chernobyl has only five episodes, so it is a short watch. History lovers will love it not just for its accuracy but also for other elements like its sound, visual effects, and cinematography. The series is about the nuclear disaster Chernobyl suffered in 1986 and what happened after. 

Hacks

Three seasons in, and the show is still on. You’ve missed the relationship between Deborah Vance, a comedian trying to save her career, and Ava Daniels, who was hired to lead her writing team. There are many funny moments in the show, and its guest stars include several comedians playing themselves.

The Sopranos

The Sopranos is about the crime lord Tony Soprano and how he manages to be this guy while also being a family man. Even though the show ended in 2007, it is still applauded as one of the best shows of all time. Notably, James Gandolfini plays the lead role in this series.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Prepare for many good laughs as Larry David brings us another version of himself based on the real version of himself—the one we know who created Seinfeld. He doesn’t do it alone. His wife and friend in the series, along with a number of guest stars, are also fictionalized versions of real people.

I May Destroy You

Dark comedy fans may find themselves begging for a second season of I May Destroy You because such a brilliant movie deserves one more run. In it, a young novelist tries to remember what she experienced after she had earlier set out to hang out with friends. It first aired in 2020.

Big Little Lies

This drama show is based on a book by Liane Moriarty, which bears the same name. Watch it to follow the lives of some ladies who find themselves in an intense investigation. Reese Witherspoon and Meryl Streep, who joined the show in the second season, are among the show’s main cast.

Boardwalk Empire

Boardwalk Empire is not just a normal show but one that takes you back in history to the 1920s. Steve Buscemi played the lead role in this show, which ran from 2010 to 2014. It follows a corrupt but powerful politician—Enoch Thompson—from the Prohibition era who works with criminals.

Pushing Daisies

Ned (played by Lee Pace) is Pushing Daisies’ lead character. He can bring people to life and demystify the unlawful, and he is even assisted by a woman that his power brought back to life. You’ll find some uniqueness in the names of people and places and the conversation styles, among other things.

The Comeback

The Comeback follows the comeback efforts of a former TV show star. In the first season, she is part of yet another TV show called “The Comeback.” Season two takes us nine years ahead to see what she’s up to. Lisa Kudrow plays the lead character, Valerie Cherish.

Friends

It’s all friendship and laughs here as we see the lives of six young friends—three women and three men—living in New York City. Beyond the humor, we also find enjoyable characters. The show ran for ten years—first airing in the 90s. It also has a Reunion episode released in 2021 that features all six friends.

Watchmen

Watchmen takes its roots from the comic book series Watchmen, which was released back in the 1980s. It takes those who read the comics decades into the future to a time when officers wore masks for their safety. Regina King and Don Johnson are among the cast for this show.