5 Best Shows to Binge on HBO Max in September 2025

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HBO Max stands as a favorite spot for streaming video content. Known as one of the leading streaming services currently available, the Warner Bros. streaming service attracts audiences with an expansive library brimming with the hottest TV series and blockbuster films from HBO, Discovery, Warner Bros., Cartoon Network, and other studios. Notable titles streamed on the platform include “The Sopranos,” “Game of Thrones,” “The White Lotus,” “A Minecraft Movie,” and “Barbie.” Fresh content is added monthly, with HBO Max’s September 2025 lineup promising several must-see shows.

In September 2025, HBO Max is set to launch a new Mark Ruffalo-led series, promising to become a fan favorite, along with a chilling competition tailored for Halloween enthusiasts. After a long wait post its cable premiere, followers of a highly popular animated sitcom can now enjoy streaming the latest season as well. Here are the top 5 TV shows available on HBO Max in September 2025.

5) On The Case with Paula Zahn

Crime enthusiasts have something fresh to watch in September! The ID newsmagazine program “On the Case with Paula Zahn” by Emmy-winning journalist Paula Zahn is back for Season 28 on HBO Max on September 25, 2025. This season will be available on the streaming platform alongside Seasons 4-2. Once again, the veteran reporter will leave the studio to delve into real-life mysteries in the field. In Season 28, Zahn investigates cases that revolve around a cherished restaurant owner’s murder, a teenager being kidnapped from her own bed, and a string of murders along a picturesque bike trail.

This documentary-style show delves deeper than just crime headlines, providing a comprehensive examination of various cases. It reveals the profound effects these incidents had not only on those directly involved but also on the surrounding community. The series conducts interviews with key figures such as law enforcement personnel, relatives of victims, and even inmates, shedding light on cold cases, significant forensic advancements, and lesser-known instances.

4) Guy’s Grocery Games

Guy Fieri, a well-loved figure in the culinary world, brings his energetic character and appeal to HBO Max. The third season of his Emmy Award-winning competition series, “Guy’s Grocery Games,” began streaming on HBO Max on September 3, 2025, alongside Season 38.

Throughout its seasons, this Food Network show stands out for being consistently engaging, with each episode filled with fast-paced competition and high stakes. Four chefs face off, demonstrating their culinary skills in a series of elimination challenges. Before the main event, they traverse the aisles of a unique market called Flavortown, encountering unexpected challenges that add an extra layer of excitement. The victorious chef can earn a shopping spree bonus of up to $20,000. Guy Fieri’s lively and entertaining persona adds to the show’s overall fun appeal, making it an enjoyable experience for everyone in the family.

3) Halloween Wars

HBO Max is preparing some spine-tinglingly exciting Halloween delights for September! Starting from September 22, 2025, the well-loved seasonal series “Halloween Wars” on Food Network will air its 15th season exclusively on HBO Max. Each new episode will be available the following day. The competition, led by Jonathan Bennett, showcases seven exceptional teams of cake, sugar, and pumpkin artists from around the world. They’ll compete against each other to create terrifyingly tasty Halloween-themed edibles with a chance to win a $50,000 grand prize. This season presents chilling interpretations of classic monsters and inventive renditions of haunted hideouts, promising some of the scariest and most appetizing displays ever seen.

During the Halloween period, one typically encounters frightening surprises and terrifying creatures. However, unlike these common fears, “Halloween Wars” delivers a unique kind of tension – it involves potential kitchen disasters looming over the bakers’ masterpieces and heart-racing instances as the clock counts down to its end. This engaging series is an entertaining choice for all ages to enjoy together.

2) Task

This month, a thrilling and intense crime drama titled “Task” premieres on both HBO and HBO Max. Similar in tone to critically acclaimed shows like “Mare of Easttown“, this series boasts an impressive cast led by Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey. The first episode airs on HBO, September 7, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET, with a simultaneous streaming release on HBO Max. Subsequent episodes will be released weekly following the premiere.

As a fervent advocate, I’m thrilled to share that the upcoming series I’m looking forward to is masterfully crafted by Brad Ingelsby, known for his exceptional work on Mare of Easttown. The narrative unfolds in the suburbs surrounding Philadelphia. Titled Task, this gripping drama finds me, played by Mark Ruffalo, in the role of an FBI agent spearheading a task force to bring an end to a series of shocking crimes. The suspected mastermind behind these heinous acts is none other than a seemingly ordinary family man, brilliantly portrayed by Pelphrey.

Joining me in this intricate web of characters are Emilia Jones, Jamie McShane, Sam Keeley, Thuso Mbedu, Fabien Frankel, Alison Oliver, Raúl Castillo, Silvia Dionicio, Phoebe Fox, and Martha Plimpton. Together, we delve into a tale that promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats!

1) Rick and Morty

As a die-hard fan of intergalactic hilarity, I’m thrilled to announce that Rick Sanchez and his grandson Morty Smith are embarking on even more exhilarating journeys this month! After its initial airing on Adult Swim earlier in the year, all 10 episodes of Rick and Morty Season 8 finally landed on HBO Max on September 1, 2025. This fantastic platform not only offers the latest season but also streams the seven previous seasons of this cherished animated sci-fi comedy – making it an absolute dream for us fans!

Hailing from the minds of Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon, “Rick and Morty” revolves around a zany scientist who frequently takes his grandson along for outrageous sci-fi journeys that can lead to questionable outcomes. First airing in 2013, this series has garnered acclaim and affection due to its unique mix of sci-fi absurdity, humor, intricate world-building, self-aware characters, and storytelling centered on character development. With Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden joining as the latest voices for “Rick” and “Morty” in Season 8, this installment continues to deliver laughs and eccentricity, earning a rare perfect 100% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, while its audience score remains at 68%.

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2025-09-05 16:21