If you're an HBO Max subscriber in the U.S., your queue is probably already busy as we wrap up June and leap over into July.is lighting things up with season 3, finally making good on all those chess moves with the sizzling dragon warfare everyone wanted.And Larry David is off butchering American history for laughs just in time for the country's 250th birthday.
HBO Max is great at the headliners, but it's the in-between nights that get you—the ones where you scroll forever before landing on a rerun.With the Fourth of July weekend parked in there, here's what's worth a look from June 29 to July 5—a comedy heavyweight's loose spin on the nation's backstory, a wild reality series that sneaks up on you with some genuine moments, and one of those prestigious legacy titles—a foul-mouthed Western that earns every bit of its legend.3 Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness Larry David crashes American history Imagine Larry David’s ridiculously exaggerated Curb-style version of himself being dropped into the biggest moments in American history, and you pretty much get .
And naturally, the hard-done-by, perpetually-annoyed comedy genius screws them all up.This seven-episode HBO sketch series reunites David with his longtime and collaborator Jeff Schaffer for a loosely improvised romp across American history to mark the country's 250th birthday.With each weekly half-hour episode packing in roughly four historical sketches, expect classic awkwardness, grievances, and more in what Richard Roeper at RogerEbert.com nailed by saying, "It’s not Drunk History, it’s Cnge History." Think , but in costumes—David as a third Wright brother, as he’s wedged in the middle seat between Orville and Wilbur (Jon Hamm and Sean Hayes) during the brothers' first flight (“I gotta sit in the middle with s****y snacks, for five hours?! Are you crazy?!”), or tagging along at Ford's Theatre as Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln (Bill Hader and Kathryn Hahn) try to enjoy a night out.
Produced by Barack and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground company, it features an impressive roster of guest stars, including Jerry Seinfeld, Isla Fisher, Vince Vaughn, and more.The first episode started streaming last Friday (June 26), with episodes dropping weekly through August 7.Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness M18 Comedy History Release Date June 26, 2026 Network HBO Showrunner Jeff Schaffer Cast Larry David, Jon Hamm, Anna Osceola, Toby Huss, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Susie Essman, Jake Reiner, Emily McEnroe, Vince Vaughn, Isla Fisher, Bill Hader, Kathryn Hahn, Jane Krakowski Directors Jeff Schaffer Writers Jeff Schaffer, Larry David, Barack Obama Main Genre Comedy Creator(s) Larry David, Barack Obama Producers Jeff Schaffer, Larry David, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama Seasons 1 Executive Producer(s) Barack Obama, Ethan Lewis, Jeff Schaffer, Larry David, Michelle Obama, Vinnie Malhotra Powered by Expand Collapse 2 Baylen Out Loud (season 3) A wild and touching reality series about life with Tourette's I don’t like a lot of reality TV, but for all its “reality TV-ness,” at its heart, is an earnest look at the life and challenges that people with Tourette syndrome endure.
Now in its third season, which began streaming on HBO Max in late May, this TLC hit follows Baylen Dupree, a young woman living with severe Tourette syndrome, as she and fiancé Colin Dooley navigate one of the biggest stretches of their lives.Dupree built a massive TikTok following documenting her tics—including coprolalia, the involuntary outbursts of swearing, and often obscene words— and since its premiere season in 2025, the show grew into the most-watched new cable series of that year.Quiz 8 Questions · Test Your KnowledgeHBO Max movies and showsTrivia challengeFrom Westeros to the ER — how well do you know HBO Max's biggest hits and most talked-about originals?DramaComedyFantasyMoviesCharactersBegin 01 / 8DramaIn The Pitt, what type of medical facility serves as the primary setting for the series?AA trauma surgery wingBA Pittsburgh hospital emergency roomCA rural urgent care clinicDA military field hospitalCorrect! The Pitt is set in a Pittsburgh hospital emergency room and follows the staff through a single grueling 15-hour shift.
The show stars Noah Wyle and was created as a spiritual successor to the classic ER.Not quite.The Pitt takes place in a Pittsburgh hospital emergency room, not a surgery wing or clinic.The show unfolds in real time over one intense 15-hour shift, giving it a grounded, unrelenting pace.Continue 02 / 8ComedyIn Hacks, what is the profession of Deborah Vance, the character played by Jean Smart?AA retired Broadway actressBA veteran stand-up comedianCA Hollywood talent agentDA late-night talk show hostCorrect! Deborah Vance is a legendary Las Vegas stand-up comedian who reluctantly teams up with a young, struggling comedy writer named Ava.
Jean Smart's performance earned her widespread critical acclaim and multiple Emmy Awards.Not quite.Deborah Vance is a veteran stand-up comedian — a Las Vegas legend who is forced to collaborate with a younger comedy writer to reinvent her act.Jean Smart won Emmy Awards for the role.Continue 03 / 8FantasyHouse of the Dragon is a prequel to Game of Thrones — approximately how many years before the events of Game of Thrones does it take place?AAbout 50 yearsBAbout 100 yearsCAbout 200 yearsDAbout 300 yearsCorrect! House of the Dragon is set roughly 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones.
It depicts the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons, a catastrophic conflict over succession to the Iron Throne.Not quite.House of the Dragon is set approximately 200 years before Game of Thrones, not 50 or 100 years.The series is based on George R.R.
Martin's Fire & Blood and covers the Targaryen dynasty at the height of its power.Continue 04 / 8MoviesIn the 2025 horror film Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler, what supernatural threat do twin brothers face in the Deep South?AA cult of witchesBVampiresCA demonic possession outbreakDA vengeful ghostCorrect! Sinners features vampires as the central supernatural threat.Ryan Coogler's film stars Michael B.Jordan in a dual role as the twin brothers, and blends horror with themes of race, music, and history in 1930s Mississippi.Not quite.
The supernatural menace in Sinners is vampires.Director Ryan Coogler crafted the film as a genre-bending horror story set in 1930s Mississippi, starring Michael B.Jordan as twin brothers caught in a terrifying night of violence.Continue 05 / 8MoviesWeapons, the 2025 horror anthology film on Max, was written and directed by which filmmaker?AJames WanBAri AsterCZach CreggerDMike FlanaganCorrect! Weapons was written and directed by Zach Cregger, who previously broke out with the acclaimed horror film Barbarian in 2022.
The anthology follows multiple interconnected stories tied together by a disturbing central mystery.Not quite.Weapons was directed by Zach Cregger, best known for directing Barbarian.Cregger has quickly established himself as one of the most exciting voices in modern horror, and Weapons continued that momentum on Max.Continue 06 / 8FantasyA Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight is another Game of Thrones prequel series — which character does it primarily follow?AAegon the ConquerorBSer Duncan the TallCBrynden Rivers, the BloodravenDBaelor BreakspearCorrect! The series centers on Ser Duncan the Tall, a hedge knight, and his young squire Egg — who is secretly the young prince Aegon Targaryen.
The story is based on George R.R.Martin's Tales of Dunk and Egg novellas.Not quite.A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms follows Ser Duncan the Tall, a wandering hedge knight, alongside his squire Egg.
The show is adapted from George R.R.Martin's beloved Dunk and Egg novellas set a century before Game of Thrones.Continue 07 / 8DramaOne Battle After Another, the 2025 Max limited series, is based on a novel by which author?ACormac McCarthyBDon DeLilloCThomas PynchonDDenis JohnsonCorrect! One Battle After Another is adapted from Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland.The series marks a rare screen adaptation of Pynchon's notoriously complex work, and generated significant buzz for its ambitious literary source material.Not quite.
The series is based on the work of Thomas Pynchon, one of American literature's most elusive and celebrated novelists.Adapting Pynchon for television is a rare and ambitious undertaking given the dense, layered nature of his writing.Continue 08 / 8DramaIn Euphoria, what substance addiction is central to the storyline of the main character, Rue, played by Zendaya?AAlcoholBPrescription pillsCOpioidsDMethamphetamineCorrect! Rue's battle with opioid addiction is a core thread running through Euphoria.The show uses her struggle as a lens to explore trauma, identity, and mental health among teenagers, and Zendaya won Emmy Awards for her portrayal.Not quite.
Rue struggles primarily with opioid addiction throughout Euphoria.Creator Sam Levinson drew on personal experience to shape her character, and Zendaya's raw, emotionally powerful performance earned her back-to-back Emmy wins.See My Score Challenge CompleteYour Score/ 8Thanks for playing!Try Again Season 3 centers on Baylen and Colin’s wedding planning, a possible cross-country move tied to Colin's military career, and the usual family friction, with parents Julie and Allen weighing in throughout.Beyond the milestones, has earned real credit for portraying day-to-day life with Tourette's with honesty.
Episodes continue each Wednesday (the day after they run on TLC) on HBO Max until July 15.Baylen Out Loud Reality Release Date January 13, 2025 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming BUY Network TLC Cast Baylen Dupree Main Genre Reality Seasons 3 Powered by Expand Collapse 1 Deadwood HBO’s legendary frontier classic that more than holds up As the month wraps up and the new releases thin out, I thought it would be a great time to include HBO’s legendary frontier classic that is still one of the best series the network, well, any network, has ever created.Set in the gold rush of 1876, the action in this acclaimed Western all happens in , a dusty, lawless gold-mining camp in the Black Hills of South Dakota, as it lurches toward something trying to resemble civilization.
And let’s just say it’s not going well.The slow-burn power struggle pits Seth Bullock (Timothy Olyphant, Justified, ), a former lawman trying to run a hardware store and stay out of trouble, against Al Swearengen (Ian McShane, ), the gleefully ruthless saloon owner who effectively runs the camp.Deals Score TV & streaming deals — big savings on home entertainment Find discounts on TVs, soundbars, streaming devices and smart remotes to boost your binge nights; browse entertainment deals for can't-miss savings on home theater gear, headphones, and accessories to upgrade every viewing session.
Deals Explore TV, Audio & Entertainment Deals Created by David Milch (, ), gripped audiences (me included) with its intricate storylines and underhanded conflicts, but its real claim to fame was by far its dialogue that somehow blended gutter profanity with near-Shakespearean rhythm.The show was also known for threading real historical figures into the narrative—Wild Bill Hickok (Keith Carradine) and Calamity Jane (Robin Weigert) among them.ran three seasons from 2004 to 2006 and wrapped with a 2019 reunion film.
It garnered 28 Emmy nominations and scored eight wins, and it holds a 92% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes (should be 100%).If you haven’t seen it yet, now is the time.Deadwood TV-MA Drama Western Release Date 2004 - 2006-00-00 Where to watch Close WHERE TO WATCH Streaming RENT BUY Network HBO Max Cast Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, Jim Beaver, Brad Dourif, John Hawkes, Paula Malcomson, Leon Rippy, William Sanderson, Robin Weigert Showrunner David Milch Writers David Milch Seasons 3 Streaming Service(s) MAX Powered by Expand Collapse So long, June However you spend the long weekend, this trio of HBO shows covers a lot of ground with something funny and apropos for Independence Day, a quirky and endearing reality show, and a classic that, ironically, also treads (if harshly) on the country's early days.
And if you want more where these came from, How-To Geek's streaming roundups are stacked with picks across every major service.HBO Max Subscription with ads Yes, $10.99/month Simultaneous streams 2 or 4 HBO Max is a subscription-based streaming service offering content from HBO, Warner Bros., DC, and more.In 2025, the service re-branded itself as HBO Max after having previously cut "HBO" from its name.
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