Martin’s Popular Fantasy Series Remains HBO Max’s Most-Watched Series This Week

Streaming platforms continue to showcase a rich variety of programming, from high-fantasy dramas and beloved animated comedies to compelling true-crime documentaries and popular reality television. Viewers are drawn to a blend of fresh releases, returning favorites, and captivating unscripted content on HBO Max. This week’s viewership data reveals a dynamic array of series currently captivating audiences around the globe. Here’s a look at the most-watched shows on the platform right now.

‘Little Singles’ (2026)

This reality series delves into the lives of individuals navigating a world designed for average-sized people. The cast members share a house where they can find mutual understanding, build connections, and tackle common societal barriers. Throughout the season, participants face personal challenges related to dating, self-esteem, and social stigma, emphasizing the growth of a chosen family as they navigate their diverse relationship histories and experiences with dwarfism.

‘People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer’ (2024–2025)

This true-crime documentary series highlights the incredible stories of individuals who escaped encounters with infamous murderers. Through first-person accounts, survivors recount the harrowing events of their abductions and the quick thinking that saved their lives. The episodes also detail the ensuing police investigations and the eventual capture of the criminals. By focusing on the survivors rather than the killers, the series underscores resilience and personal strength in the face of extreme trauma.

’90 Day: The Last Resort’ (2023–2024)

This reality television spin-off features couples from the franchise who have reached a critical point in their relationships. The couples convene at a resort to undergo intensive couples therapy and relationship exercises led by a team of professionals. Throughout the season, they must decide whether to resolve their deep-seated issues or part ways for good. The series captures the raw emotional confrontations and significant breakthroughs that occur during this intense retreat.

‘Bodies in the Water’ (2024)

This true-crime investigative series delves into mysterious cases where victims were found in various aquatic environments. Investigators and forensic experts work to reconstruct the final moments of the deceased and uncover the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Each episode utilizes archival footage, reenactments, and interviews with family members and law enforcement to piece together intricate puzzles. The series highlights how aquatic evidence is gathered and the unique challenges detectives face when solving these damp-site homicides.

’90 Day Fiancé’ (2014–2025)

This long-running reality series follows international couples who have applied for or received a K-1 visa to live in the United States. The couples have just ninety days to decide whether to marry before the visa expires, forcing the foreign partner to leave the country. The show showcases the cultural differences, family skepticism, and logistical challenges that the pairs must navigate within this limited timeframe. It remains a prominent fixture in unscripted television, spawning numerous spin-offs and a dedicated global fanbase.

‘Baylen Out Loud’ (2025)

Baylen Out Loud is a TLC reality series that premiered on January 13, 2025, following Baylen Dupree-Dooley as she navigates daily life with Tourette syndrome alongside her family and husband, Colin Dooley. Baylen first gained millions of followers on TikTok in 2020 by sharing candid videos about her Tourette syndrome, including her verbal tics, and has since built a substantial social media audience. Diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at 17, she also has obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and uses the series to raise awareness about living with the condition.

‘The Man Will Burn’ (2026)

This documentary series provides an in-depth exploration of the history and evolution of the Burning Man festival over the last thirty years. Filmed over a three-year period, the production secured direct cooperation from the Burning Man Project to utilize extensive historical archives. The episodes investigate how a small gathering on a beach transformed into a temporary metropolis in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada, highlighting the principles of radical self-expression and community that define the annual event.

‘Rick and Morty’ (2013–2025)

This critically acclaimed animated science-fiction sitcom follows the interdimensional adventures of a cynical mad scientist and his anxious grandson. Together, they traverse infinite realities, encountering bizarre alien species and grappling with existential family issues. The series is renowned for its rapid-fire writing, philosophical dark humor, and intricate narrative arcs. It has cultivated a massive cult following and remains a cornerstone of adult animation on television.

‘Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America’ (2026)

This historical comedy series offers an improvised, humorous perspective on pivotal events throughout American history. Created to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the show is headlined and executive produced by Larry David. High-profile producers such as Barack and Michelle Obama also collaborated to bring this unique project to fruition. The episodes re-examine historical milestones through a lens of skepticism and dry comedic observation.

‘House of the Dragon’ (2022–2025)

Set centuries before the events of ‘Game of Thrones’, this epic fantasy drama chronicles the rise and fall of House Targaryen. The story centers on the internal succession war known as the Dance of the Dragons, which threatens to fracture Westeros. High production values, intricate political plotting, and legendary dragon battles define the central conflict between rival factions of the royal family. The series has garnered high viewership and critical acclaim, continuing the legacy of its predecessor.

Which of these trending HBO Max shows have you been watching, and which ones are you most eager to stream next? Share your thoughts in the comments.