Top 5 Must-Watch HBO Max Shows This Week: December 1–7, 2025

Need a new show to watch on HBO Max this week? Ebaster has five recommendations – the most popular, newest, and most talked-about series – that are perfect for a weekend binge.

From December 1st to 7th, 2025, Ebaster’s TV experts are highlighting five new HBO Max series that are getting amazing reviews and quickly becoming popular. Many of these shows just launched and are already a huge hit globally. Our number one pick has a fantastic 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, making it essential viewing for all HBO Max subscribers.

Looking for something new to watch? Ebaster’s got you covered with recommendations for Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, and Paramount+. And to get December 2025 started right, here are the top 5 shows to binge-watch on HBO Max.

Heated Rivalry

Two incredibly talented hockey players, who are also rivals, find their careers and the world of professional sports turned upside down when they unexpectedly fall for each other.

The new HBO Max series, Heated Rivalry, is quickly gaining popularity and is now the second most-watched show on the platform in the U.S. The first two episodes were released on November 28th, and new episodes are coming out every Friday through December 26th.

Hard Knocks: In Season With The NFC East

This acclaimed series offers an inside look at NFL teams, documenting their journeys both on and off the field throughout the season.

HBO’s popular football series, Hard Knocks, has been giving fans a look behind the scenes of the NFL since 2001. A newer version, Hard Knocks: In Season, started in 2021. This season focuses on four teams in the NFC East: the New York Giants, Washington Commanders, Dallas Cowboys, and the Philadelphia Eagles, who are the current Super Bowl champions.

IT: Welcome To Derry

In 1962, a family moves to Derry, Maine, and a series of unsettling events begin with the disappearance of a local boy. Their arrival seems to coincide with a wave of trouble for the town.

HBO Max’s ‘Welcome to Derry’ is currently the most-watched show on the platform globally, holding the top spot for several weeks. As season 1 nears its end with only two episodes remaining, it’s a perfect time to start watching this popular prequel to Stephen King’s ‘IT’, particularly if you’re a fan of ‘Stranger Things’ and are awaiting the second part of its fifth season.

The Chair Company

Logline: “Follows a man who investigates a conspiracy after an embarrassing incident at work.”

All episodes of Season 1 of Tim Robinson’s unique comedy series, The Chair Company, are now streaming on HBO Max. The show has received critical acclaim, earning a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes – a rare achievement for a 2025 release – and is currently a popular hit, ranking at #4 on HBO Max’s U.S. streaming list.

Mad Men

This drama is set in the early 1960s and centers around the competitive world of New York advertising. It follows Donald Draper, a talented and enigmatic executive at one of the city’s top agencies.

You can now stream all seven seasons of the award-winning series Mad Men on HBO Max! This critically acclaimed show, which has won 16 Emmys and boasts a 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, is also a popular favorite on IMDb. If you enjoy shows with high production value or are a fan of Jon Hamm, be sure to add Mad Men to your HBO Max watchlist this week.

Looking For More Streaming Options This Week?

Check out Ebaster’s binge-watching guides for last weekend’s top shows.

3 Best Netflix Shows To Binge-Watch This Weekend (Nov 28–30, 2025)
3 Best Prime Video Shows To Binge-Watch This Weekend (Nov 28–30, 2025)
3 Best Paramount+ Shows To Binge-Watch This Weekend (Nov 28–30, 2025)
3 Best HBO Max Shows To Binge-Watch This Weekend (Nov 28–30, 2025)
3 Best Apple TV Shows To Binge-Watch This Weekend (Nov 28–30, 2025)
3 Best Peacock Shows To Binge-Watch This Weekend (Nov 28–30, 2025)
3 Best Disney+ Shows To Binge-Watch This Weekend (Nov 28–30, 2025)
3 Best Hulu Shows To Binge-Watch This Weekend (Nov 28–30, 2025)

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