What's New to Watch on HBO Max the Week of Sept. 18, 2026
Last week was pretty sparse on HBO Max, but don't despair. The streaming service is demonstrating its commitment to quality this week, with a hilarious-looking new comedy, a fascinating documentary about a deaf American Gladiator, and one of the weirdest "true crime" shows on TV. HBO Max Review 4.0 Excellent Check Price This Week on HBO Max: PCMag's Picks Youth (September 20)The great Sharon Horgan created and stars in Youth, a new eight-episode comedy from HBO.
- ▪Last week was pretty sparse on HBO Max, but don't despair.
- ▪The streaming service is demonstrating its commitment to quality this week, with a hilarious-looking new comedy, a fascinating documentary about a deaf American Gladiator, and one of the weirdest "true crime" shows on TV.
- ▪HBO Max Review 4.0 Excellent Check Price This Week on HBO Max: PCMag's Picks Youth (September 20)The great Sharon Horgan created and stars in Youth, a new eight-episode comedy from HBO.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 34 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Whats new to streaming this week? (Sept. 18, 2026) — Mashable
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Last week was pretty sparse on HBO Max, but don't despair. The streaming service is demonstrating its commitment to quality this week, with a hilarious-looking new comedy, a fascinating documentary about a deaf American Gladiator, and one of the weirdest "true crime" shows on TV. Here are our top picks for the week. HBO Max Review 4.0 Excellent Check Price This Week on HBO Max: PCMag's Picks Youth (September 20)The great Sharon Horgan created and stars in Youth, a new eight-episode comedy from HBO. She plays Alex, a 50-year-old divorcee who is stuck in the middle of her family, caring for both her aging parents and her adult son. At the same time, she's trying to live her own life and maybe find romance again.
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