Looking for your next HBO Max binge this weekend? Screen Rant ’s TV experts have hand-picked the 3 best shows to stream from October 17–19, 2025 — a mix of cozy fall favorites, addictive thrillers, and new streaming hits everyone’s talking about.

This mid-October lineup includes Rotten Tomatoes–approved hidden gems and fan-favorite classics that are perfect to start — and finish — before Sunday night. Whether you want something suspenseful or feel-good, these are the must-watch HBO Max shows for your fall weekend.

Our top pick earned a unanimous 100% RT score, proving it's one of HBO Max’s biggest hits of the Halloween season. One viewer called it a " sublime absurdist masterpiece ."

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