Craving prestige TV this weekend, January 9–11, 2026? These 3 HBO Max series bring high production value, sharp writing, and storytelling that deserve a full binge. What’s more, they’re all brand-new, top-trending worldwide hits right now.
This weekend, HBO Max has plenty of new shows to offer, and Screen Rant’s TV experts have curated the top three series that are actually worth your time. From highly anticipated season premieres to a viral true crime docuseries, these shows can’t be missed.
Industry
The long-awaited return of HBO Max’s thrilling workplace drama series Industry takes place on Sunday, January 11, filling in HBO’s premium Sunday night slot. Season 4 features exciting new cast additions, such as Charlie Heaton (Stranger Things) and Kiernan Shipka (Mad Men), while maintaining focus on key stars like Myha’la and Kit Harington.
Industry season 4 has been hailed by critics, including Screen Rant’s own Graeme Guttman, as an “all-time great” series high, making it worth binge-watching to catch up if you have yet to discover HBO Max’s hottest yet overlooked corporate drama series. Season 4 premieres this Sunday at 9 PM ET, and all 24 episodes of seasons 1–3 are also available to stream on HBO Max.
The Pitt
The Pitt season 2 premiere just dropped on HBO Max on Thursday, January 8, still running hot from its incredible momentum after winning 5 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series, and picking up 3 Critics’ Choice Awards last weekend. The acclaimed medical drama will also compete in this Sunday’s annual Golden Globe Awards and is poised for another one or two wins in major categories.
The Pitt season 2 retains most of its stellar season 1 ensemble cast, namely ER veteran Noah Wyle’s charismatic and earnest Dr. Robby. The series will also retain its episodic format, in which each portrays an hour of a single 15-hour shift inside one of Pittsburgh’s most chaotic emergency rooms. New episodes of The Pitt season 2 will continue to be released on Thursday nights until mid-April 2026.
The Cult Behind The Killer: The Andrea Yates Story
The #1 most-watched show on HBO Max worldwide right now, and third most-viewed in the United States, is the ID true-crime series The Cult Behind The Killer: The Andrea Yates Story. The 3-part docuseries takes a chilling and eye-opening look at Andrea Yates, who infamously murdered her five children in 2001 while suffering from postpartum depression.
However, this series focuses less on the actual crimes of Andrea Yates and more on her sinister and misguided teachings by a rogue street preacher named Michael Woroniecki. The docuseries explores how Andrea’s husband, Rusty Yates, became a follower of Woroniecki and how that all connects to Andrea’s unthinkable crimes.
If you’re a true-crime enthusiast, you won’t want to miss this #1 trending new series that’s captivating viewers around the world this weekend, streaming now on HBO Max.
Looking for more great streaming options this weekend? Check out Screen Rant’s new weekend binge-watching guides for Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, and Paramount+.
