Max is following Netflix's footsteps to end sharing for subscribers as the streamer rolls out a new feature. After months of gently preparing subscribers for the change, a new feature has been set in motion on April 22 as part of the streamer's effort to crack down on sharing. This has been an ongoing trend in recent years for various streaming platforms, with services such as Disney+ and Hulu also taking steps to moderate how many households can use a single subscription. These moves have been divisive among subscribers themselves. 22861

The best TV shows on Max offer a great mix of new shows as well as some of the platform's classics. Drawing from the powerhouse productions of HBO, there is no shortage of incredible shows available to Max subscribers at any time, from the series that helped make HBO what it is, like The Sopranos and The Wire, to more modern hits, like House of the Dragon and Penguin. When searching through Max's extensive library, s can easily find some of the best TV shows of all time.

Humphrey Bogart is one of the most prolific and well-known actors from Old Hollywood. Though he was initially typecast as a gangster in multiple low-level crime films, Bogart broke the mold and became famous for his lead role as Rick Blaine in Casablanca. He also made a name for himself in lauded pictures such as The Maltese Falcon, The Treasure of Sierra Madre, In a Lonely Place, The Caine Mutiny, The African Queen, and Sabrina. Given that Max has a wide collection of classic films, it's no surprise that many of Bogart's films are available to stream there.

Max's newest original medical drama is officially a runaway streaming hit, after previously scoring with Rotten Tomatoes s to the tune of a 91% audience score. Launched in 2020, Max offers an array of movies and shows plucked from WBD’s extensive library of content, including iconic HBO series. The streamer’s slate of original dramatic shows may be small, but it includes numerous interesting projects by major filmmakers.

Max's new medical drama with a 91% on Rotten Tomatoes has already become the streamer's top TV show, less than one week after it first premiered. There are a variety of medical dramas that are currently airing on TV, from ABC's Grey's Anatomy season 21, to NBC's Chicago Med season 10, to the recently-renewed sitcom St. Denis Medical. The genre has permeated network TV for decades, ever since the success of the '90s TV series ER, created by Michael Crichton. It's a genre that allows for dramatic tension between characters, alongside the weekly cases they need to work with.

HBO has always been focused on quality when it comes to its programming and the exclusive shows the network produces, and the best HBO series of all time are a testament to exactly that. Now that the network has its own streaming platform, Max, it's easier than ever to catch up on the most popular HBO shows. From popular series like Sex and the City to Euphoria to Game of Thrones, HBO already has plenty of impressive series under its belt, and even a couple of negatively received series have become water-cooler events.

The newest reality show coming to Max, Human vs Hamster, will be one of the most interesting competitions on television ever, thanks to its intriguing concept. Humans will compete against hamsters to determine which species is better. The official synopsis states, "10 extraordinary hamsters will go toe-to-toe with teams of exceptional humans from across North America." Produced by A Smith & Co. Productions, well-known for American NinjaWarriorand Floor Is Lava, the competition will test people's agility and eating prowess while they compete with hamsters.

HBO streaming service Max has released a sizzle reel featuring some of the shows set to drop in 2025, including The White Lotus, and IT: Welcome to Derry. It has been an interesting year of programming for Max, as, despite the success of debut titles like The Penguin, the platform has been without some of its most prominent shows for large parts of 2024. Despite this, it gained 7.2 million new subscribers in quarter 3 of 2024, setting the stage for huge viewing figures for the 2025 season when many of its most-anticipated shows will return or debut.

Max's Ride Your Wave is for hopeful and hopeless romantic fans who yearn for a warm feeling this season.Your Name and Weathering With You are the common anime that fans recommend when discussing the best romance anime. While these romance movies are justifiably considered ultimate tear-jerkers combined with their stunning visuals, Ride Your Wave hits differently. This underrated gem masterfully blends romance, fantasy, and drama, making it all the more impressive. Unpacking its beautiful elements could help it gain the recognition it deserves in the mainstream.

The lineup of new movies and TV shows on Max in October 2024 is just as packed with known Warner Bros. and HBO classics as ever, alongside a steady stream of slick recent releases. After launching in 2020 as HBO Max, the primary streaming home for Warner Bros. titles, Max changed its name and rebranded in 2023. While the name change also comes with some changes to subscription tiers, Max will still release new hit titles every month, which in October includes yet more highly acclaimed movies and the most anticipated TV shows.