3 HBO Max Shows To Watch This Weekend (May 29-31)

The top three HBO Max shows to watch this weekend, May 29–31, 2026, are all critically acclaimed hits that are dropping their finale episodes by Sunday. All three of these celebrated shows have been dominating HBO Max's viewership charts worldwide and in the U.S., but will all come to an end in just a matter of days if they haven't already.

It's been an exciting time to be an HBO Max subscriber recently, with great new shows like DTF St. Louis and returning modern classics like The Pitt to sink into this Spring. Meanwhile, HBO also released a handful of great new titles just last fall and winter, including I Love LA, The Chair Company, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. With so much to choose from on HBO Max, ScreenRant has you covered with the three best shows everyone will be watching on the platform this weekend to take the stress out of streaming.

Half Man

Half Man, Richard Gadd's celebrated follow-up to Baby Reindeer, just dropped its season 1 finale episode on Thursday, May 28, meaning there's no better time to binge the series from start to finish than this weekend. Created by and co-starring Gadd, who won 3 Emmys for his breakout Netflix series, Half Man is a dramatic psychological thriller series about a dysfunctional yet loving relationship between two stepbrothers.

Although Half Man hasn't achieved the universal acclaim that Baby Reindeer did, it is still one of the most-watched series on HBO Max right now, ranking #4 worldwide. The series also achieved a Rotten Tomatoes score of 77% with an RT audience score of 82%. Those who are familiar with Baby Reindeer should know that viewer discretion is advised for Half Man, as it is not afraid to push boundaries and go to dark places within its story. That said, most who have kept up with Half Man consider it a rewarding viewing experience that is worth watching this weekend.

Euphoria

In what may be its finale week as HBO Max's #1 show worldwide, Euphoria will drop its season 3 (and very likely series) finale this Sunday, May 31. There's no denying that Euphoria has maintained its unique power to remain incredibly culturally relevant, as each new weekly episode seems to have sparked a new layer of ongoing conversation or, oftentimes, criticism. That said, Euphoria has held onto the streamer's top viewership spot for weeks now and is set to pull in even more viewers for its finale this weekend.

Even with its genre and tonal changes in season 3, Euphoria was still able to bring back most of its star-studded cast from its 2019 breakout season, which helped launch the careers of A-listers like Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, and more. Euphoria has become the definition of "all press is good press" on modern streaming at the moment, and if history has taught us anything, its finale this weekend should generate some major online buzz.

Hacks

Euphoria may steal the spotlight on HBO Max this weekend, but the greatest loss to the streamer this week is Hacks, which just released its fifth and final season finale on Thursday, May 28. Although the series could have continued for multiple seasons, with all the universal critical acclaim and numerous Emmy wins to back up a season 6 and beyond, the series creators and stars decided it was time for Jean Smart's iconic protagonist Deborah Vance to take a final bow.

Hacks is one of those shows that truly live up to the hype and should be considered required viewing by fans of comedy series and showbiz dramas. Combining well-written dialogue with hilarious and intelligent characters, Hacks is undoubtedly a rare show that was made with such passion and attention from its creators. It's an absolute joy to watch, or re-watch, from start to finish, and is by far the best show to watch this weekend on HBO Max.

Hacks

9/10

Release Date 2021 - 2026-00-00

Network HBO Max

Showrunner Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs, Jen Statsky

Directors Desiree Akhavan