HBO Max Debuts New Dark Comedy Series From an MCU Star (& It’s Already a Hit)

HBO Max is off to a strong start in 2026, continuing its tradition of high-quality television. Following successful seasons of The Pitt, Industry, and the new Game of Thrones prequel, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, the streaming service has quickly found another hit with a dark comedy series starring a popular actor from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

David Harbour, known for playing Red Guardian in Marvel’s Black Widow and Thunderbolts, is now starring in a new dark comedy series for HBO called DTF St. Louis. Created by Steven Conrad, the show premiered on HBO and HBO Max on March 1st and has quickly gained positive reviews and a large audience. Harbour stars alongside Jason Bateman and Linda Cardellini in a story about a love triangle gone wrong, culminating in murder. New episodes are released every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on both HBO and HBO Max, before he returns as Alexei Shostakov in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday.

David Harbour’s DTF St. Louis Is an Instant Hit and One of the Most Addictive Shows of the Year So Far

Just after it premiered, DTF St. Louis quickly became one of the year’s best new shows. It’s already the third most popular show on HBO Max in the U.S. and could soon appear on the worldwide top ten list. Critics are giving the show positive reviews, and it currently has an 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. While audience scores aren’t available yet, early viewers are praising it as excellent and incredibly engaging, leaving them eager to watch more.

If you’re looking for a new show to watch, definitely check out DTF St. Louis. Critics have praised it as both wickedly entertaining and hilariously twisted. Beyond a strong cast with great chemistry, the series expertly blends emotional drama, surprising humor, and a compelling mystery, all set against the backdrop of everyday life in the Midwest. The central mystery is enough to keep you watching, but DTF St. Louis also offers complex character relationships and plenty of unexpected twists and turns.

Will There Be a DTF St. Louis Season 2?

It’s currently unclear if DTF St. Louis will return for another season. While it was initially promoted as a limited series with just seven episodes, strong viewership and streaming numbers could lead to a renewal. An official decision hasn’t been made yet.

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2026-03-02 20:40