Since its inception in May 2020, HBO Max has built up a sizable collection of movies and TV shows. With fan favorites like Liars and critically acclaimed shows like peacekeeperHBO Max has managed to gain tens of millions of loyal subscribers. But despite the strength of its loyal viewership and quality of content, HBO Max has seen more ups and downs than Nicolas Cage’s career.
And unfortunately, the current trajectory seems to point downwards. Caught in an administrative quagmire, the streaming platform seems to be more concerned with canceling prominent projects than adding new ones to its library. In August 2022, Warner Bros. indicate that they Cancel DCs batgirl and Scoob! Holiday Hauntboth of which were intended to be released on HBO Max. batgirl was already filmed and Scoob! The holiday residence was in the post-production stage. This shocking move was followed by an even more bizarre decision to remove shows like Moonshot, The Witches, American Pickle, and Super intelligence from the platform.
That said, things aren’t quite bleak at HBO Max. There are a handful of TV shows that we can still look forward to. Here are the best TV shows coming to HBO Max in October 2022.
House of the Dragon Season 1 (final episodes) – October 2
House of the Dragon was undeniably one of the most anticipated TV series to be released this year on HBO Max (and any streaming service available for that matter). A prequel to Game of Thrones, the series takes viewers back nearly two centuries to a time when House Targaryen reigned supreme. With esteemed actors like Matt Smith, Paddy Considine and Steve Toussaint, House of the Dragon premiered in August 2022 and concludes Season 1 with weekly episodes starting October 2.
Pennyworth Season 3 – October 6
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Since the new subtitle for Pennyworth season 3 was announced – “The Origins Of Batman’s Butler” – the DC fandom is abuzz with time. It’s certainly interesting to note that the show and its butler have proven to be able to stand on their own without relying on Batman’s reputation. The final season begins five years after the events of Season 2 and promises new characters and conflicts. We follow young Alfred Pennyworth who is now recruited by Patrick Wayne to fight against the threat of a mind-controlling drug circulating through town. What follows is an adrenaline-fuelled noir spy thriller that delves deeper into the origins of Batman’s butler. Pennyworth Season 3 features Jack Bannon, Ben Aldridge and Emma Paetz and will premiere on HBO Max on October 6.
Habla Loud (Episode in Habla Series) – October 7
An award-winning documentary series, Habla focuses its spotlight on the everyday heroes of the Latin community. Through a series of interviews, the show provides a platform for influential Latinos to tell the stories of their struggles and celebrations to the world at large. For its 16th episode, Habla Luid will target Latino filmmakers and content creators. The one-hour documentary features Nicolas Entel, Leila Cobo, Carla Morrison, Wilson Cruz, Isabella Gomez, Natalie Diaz and Ritchie Torres. The program will premiere on HBO Max on October 7.
Avenue 5 Season 2 – October 10
After a two-year hiatus, the near-future sci-fi comedy comes Lane 5 is back. In this not-so-distant future, interplanetary travel is all the rage. Wealthy elites have dropped the lavish sea voyages in favor of space cruises. However, the luxury spaceship we follow, Avenue 5, has malfunctioned, causing it to drift off course. Now the supposed eight-week journey will take three years, and food is running out. And if that’s not worse, the ship might collide with the sun. The result is utter chaos, confusion and unbridled hilarity as the ship’s passengers try to get back home. The sitcom offers an oddly fresh mix of sci-fi, satire, and black humor, creating a show that is unique and satisfying to the core. Avenue 5’s cast includes Hugh Laurie, Zach Woods, Josh Gad and Lenora Crichlow. The second season will premiere on HBO Max on October 10.
Fixer Upper: The Castle – October 14
fixer-upper is a popular reality show that follows married couple Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines as they renovate old houses into awe-inspiring living spaces. The duo has been working on substandard homes on HGTV since 2013. Their most ambitious project, however, came to life in 2019 when the Gaines bought a hundred-year-old castle, giving it a makeover that reflects the aesthetics of the past, present, and future. The renovated Texas castle has been open for tours since July 21 and will continue to welcome visitors through October 26. And for those of us who can’t make it, the story of the renovation is well documented to be seen on HBO Max starting October 14.
The White Lotus Season 2 – to be determined October 2022
The white lotus is not an easy watch. It forces the viewer into introspection and asks difficult questions about race, class wealth and privilege. Although it is full of socio-political commentary, The white Lotus doesn’t come across as preachy at all. The secret lies in the show’s ability to jump seamlessly from one genre to another, keeping the themes intact but refusing to confine itself to a categorical framework. One minute you’re watching a quirky comedy show, the next it becomes a murder mystery. So it’s no surprise that the masterful show was nominated for 20 Emmy Awards and would return for a second season. The white LotusSeason 2’s cast includes Jennifer Coolidge (the only recurring actor from Season 1), Aubrey Plaza, F. Murray Abraham, and Tom Hollander, just to name a few. At the time of writing, Season 2 does not have a specific release date, but will air on HBO Max sometime in October 2022.