Published Feb 5, 2026, 5:58 PM EST
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HBO Max has dozens of must-see shows that are worth binge-watching, but these three original series are dominating worldwide streaming charts right now, making them the perfect streaming picks to watch this weekend, February 6–8, 2026.
All-time great shows like The Sopranos and Succession are always at the disposal of HBO Max subscribers, but these new series are by far the most viral on the platform at the start of February 2026. Don't miss out on the top 3 HBO series everyone is watching right now.
Industry
Industry has been making some serious waves on social media as HBO Max rolls out its fourth season, which some critics have called the best of the franchise. The workplace drama series has been called a great Succession replacement but is proving iwth its latest season that it stands in a league of its own.
Currently the third most-watched series in the world on HBO Max, Industry season 4 features series newcomers like Kiernan Shipka and Charlie Heaton, in addition to its existing cast led by Myha'la, Marisa Abela, Ken Leung, and Kit Harington. Industry season 4 will release its fifth of eight episodes this Sunday, ahead of its season 4 finale on March 1.
The Pitt
The Pitt has been one of the most popular titles of HBO Max ever since its 5 Emmy wins last Fall and it continues its streaming dominance into the new year after season 2 debuted on January 8. Currently five episodes into its second season, with ten more to come, The Pitt season 2 is one of, if not the, most essential show to watch right now on HBO Max.
Already renewed for a third season, The Pitt is led by the outstanding efforts of Noah Wyle, who plays Dr. Robby, the charismatic yet quietly struggling head doctor at one of Pittsburgh's most chaotic emergency rooms. Even if you aren't typically drawn to medical dramas, The Pitt has such strong characters and expertise infused in its writing that it is gripping and fascinating on a universal level.
A Knight Of The Seven Kingdoms
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is the most-watched show in HBO Max right now, rounding out the streamer's global top 3. Serving as a prequel to Game of Thrones and a sequel to House of the Dragon, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has received critical praise and fan approval as a proper return to the world of Westeros.
As HBO Max's #1 trending series globally right now, consider A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms the most exciting new series streaming right now, given the disappointing end of the original Game of Thrones series that many fans still haven't gotten past. The first season of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms earned a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score of 95% and consists of six episodes, three of which are available to stream now on HBO Max.
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