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Stuck In A Series Slump? These 10 HBO Max Shows Will Liven Up Your Weekend

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by Simone R. Johnson

Hacks | 2021 - Present

Jean Smart plays the legendary Deborah Vance, a Las Vegas comedian who's hit a snag in her career. She takes a young comedy writer under her wing to help her revamp her material, which results in a bizarre relationship. The dramedy returned for its sophomore season this month, so you have all weekend to catch up.

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The Staircase | 2022 - Present

When Michael Peterson's wife dies, he tells the police it was due to her falling down the stairs. But after a medical examiner discovers she died from much more violent causes, it opens up a murder investigation. Did we mention this compelling mini-series mystery is based on a true-crime story? (You've been warned!)

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The Garcias | 2022 - Present

If you watched The Brothers Garcia growing up, this show provides the closure and soothing nostalgia you didn't know you needed. The children of the Garcia family are all grown up and come together for a big family summer vacation at a beach house in Mexico. The vacay brings them closer as a family as they deal with their own personal issues.

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Barry | 2018 - Present

Barry Berkman is a low-level hitman looking for a change. When he's sent to kill an actor in Los Angeles, he learns that LA may be his chance to try something new — but switching careers is never easy. In this series, Bill Hader has honestly never been funnier.

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Lovecraft Country | 2020

Are you interested in sci-fi, horror, and period-based adventures? Lovecraft Country takes a unique approach to terror through a supernatural and racial lens. Each episode is creepier than the last and filled with exciting (and often mortifying) adventures.

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Mare of Easttown | 2021

If crime is your passion, Mare of Easttown is the series for you. Kate Winslet plays Mare Sheehan, a small-town police investigator who takes on a brutal murder case. As she tries to find the killer, she must also find a way to keep her life from falling apart.

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Peacemaker | 2022 - Present

This series picks up right after the DC blockbuster Suicide Squad 2. Peacemaker (played by John Cena) is assigned another mission that requires him to once again make unethical decisions for the “greater good.” Bonus: Fans of Orange Is the New Black will rejoice in seeing Taystee (Danielle Brooks) onscreen again.

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A Black Lady Sketch Show | 2019 - Present

This comedy sketch series is bursting with trending and up-to-date references that give the show an original and fresh touch. The core cast consists of Black female comics who perform sketches alongside a rotating cast of celebrity guests. The third season is streaming now for your binge-watching pleasure.

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Gentleman Jack | 2019 - Present

Set in Yorkshire in 1834, this based-on-a-true-story historical drama tells the tale of Anne Lister and Ann Walker, who are determined to combine their estates and live the life they want — no matter what. The way they work to build their life together at Shibden Hall as wife and wife will have you riveted.

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The Flight Attendant | 2020 - Present

After a wild night, a flight attendant's fling with a handsome stranger turns into a morning that changes her life forever. She wakes up in a hotel room with his dead body, which isn't even the craziest part of the series. This dramedy starts at a high point and keeps you there, making it the perfect binge for Saturday night.

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