Here’s a concise summary of the highlights featured in the guide to HBO Max’s October releases and original series:
New Releases on HBO Max in October
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Oct. 1: War (Season 1 Premiere)
- A legal drama centered around the explosive divorce of a wealthy tech entrepreneur and an international film star. New episodes weekly.
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Oct. 9: Rage (Season 2 Premiere)
- Spanish anthology series exploring women pushed to their limits, featuring stars like Maribel Verdú and Carmen Maura.
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Oct. 11: The Pet Cemetery Murders: A Ghost Story (Season 1 Premiere)
- A true-crime docuseries delving into the cold case of a pet cemetery owner’s murder.
Best HBO Max Original Series
Drama:
- The Gilded Age, The Pitt, Heated Rivalry, The White Lotus.
Comedy:
- The Chair Company, Fantasmas, The Rehearsal, Somebody Somewhere, Rap Sh!t, Our Flag Means Death, Hacks, The Sex Lives of College Girls, Starstruck, The Righteous Gemstones.
Sci-Fi and Fantasy:
- The Last of Us, House of the Dragon, Scavengers Reign, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.
Crime:
- Task, Tokyo Vice, True Detective.
Documentary:
- Telemarketers, Chimp Crazy.
Summary of Notable Series
- Succession: Follows a media family amid a power struggle.
- Barry: A hitman turned actor grappling with his life choices.
- Euphoria: A visually stunning exploration of teen issues, anchored by strong performances.
Author Background
Liz Kocan and Meara Isenberg highlight their expertise in entertainment and streaming service news.
For fans or newcomers to HBO Max, these are the series and documentaries to check out this month!
