HBO Max’s Controversial Drama Divides Audiences & More Shows To Binge This Weekend

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HBO Max's controversial drama series continues to divide audiences but remains the streamer's most-watched show heading into Memorial Day weekend. Despite its star-studded cast, which is arguably one of the most iconic on any TV show in the 21st century, this once-acclaimed series has had a tumultuous third season after a 4-year hiatus, which is widely speculated to be the show's last.

Baylen Out Loud

Baylen Out Loud has finally returned with its third season, which just premiered last Tuesday, May 19, on TLC and is streaming now on HBO Max. Following the breakout success of 2025's first two seasons, Baylen Out Loud follows Baylen Dupree, a young adult woman living with Tourette's syndrome, and takes a look into her everyday life with friends, family, and her partner, Colin. Most people may have found out about Baylen on social media, but this TLC/HBO Max show is where her fame initially came to light.

In Baylen Out Loud season 3, Baylen and Colin prepare for their upcoming wedding, starting seven months ahead of their big day. The lovable couple has real conversations about expectations and decisions to craft the best possible day imaginable. In the season 3 opener, Baylen and her maid of honor, Sammi, debate over the possibility of a combined bachelor/bachelorette weekend, adding some high-stakes drama to the feel-good series. If you love everything reality TV, then make sure to check out the Baylen Out Loud season 3 premiere this weekend.

Hacks

Currently the #3 most-watched HBO Max show in the United States, Hacks season 5 just dropped its penultimate episode ahead of its series finale, which is set to arrive next week. It's hard to imagine that one of the most celebrated and hilarious comedy shows on TV will be coming to an end in just a matter of days, but after five great seasons, Hacks is deciding to go out with a bang and on its own terms.

Because Hacks will conclude next week, there's no better time than now to dive into the series, whether it's from the season 5 premiere or the very first episode. Jean Smart, who has won four Lead Actress in a Comedy Series Emmys for her iconic role as stand-up comedian Deborah Vance, stars alongside recent Emmy winner Hannah Einbinder, who plays her writing assistant and best friend Ava Daniels. If you've been skeptical about all the hype around Hacks due to its near-perfect 99% Rotten Tomatoes score and Emmy dominance over four seasons, consider this your sign to start binging ahead of its finale episode.

Euphoria

For another consecutive week, Euphoria continues to dominate HBO Max's worldwide streaming charts, making it the top pick to watch this Memorial Day weekend. While certainly known for its boundary-pushing material, Euphoria achieved critical acclaim with its first season but has arguably gone downhill ever since, according to most critics' and at-home viewers' consensus. At this point, Euphoria is more of a series that's hard to look away from due to fear of missing out, more than one that is living up to its season 1 potential.

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With just two episodes left until what is expected, but not confirmed, to be its series finale, Euphoria still tops our list for the best show to watch on HBO Max right now, mostly due to its star power alone. Between Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schaffer, Alexa Demie, Colman Domingo, and more, it's nearly impossible to deny that Euphoria still holds a significant cultural impact, even if it's not exactly what fans of season 1 were hoping for. Whether Euphoria becomes a sinking ship in its final two season 3 episodes or can turn it around to a satisfactory conclusion, we'll be tuning in this weekend on HBO Max.