HBO Max features a strong selection of television series this December, with fresh additions like the romance drama Heated Rivalry and the sitcom I Love LA drawing attention. The platform also hosts acclaimed ongoing shows and classics, providing options across genres from horror to comedy.
New Additions
Heated Rivalry, adapted from Rachel Reid's novel, premiered on November 28 and explores the hidden romance between rival hockey players Shane Hollander, played by Hudson Williams, and Ilya Rozanov, portrayed by Connor Storrie. The series has gained buzz for its chemistry and emotional depth.
I Love LA, created by and starring Rachel Sennott as aspiring talent manager Maia, follows a group of friends reuniting in Los Angeles. Critics praise its satirical take on millennial life and humor, comparing it to Girls but with a modern twist.
Horror and Thrillers
It: Welcome to Derry serves as a prequel to the It films, set in 1962 Derry, Maine, where a new group of children confronts the entity Pennywise. Key characters include Ronnie, played by Amanda Christine, and Will Hanlon, by Blake Cameron James.
Task, a crime drama from the Mare of Easttown creator, stars Mark Ruffalo as FBI agent Tom investigating robberies linked to Tom Pelphrey's Robbie. It delves into personal struggles and working-class dynamics in Pennsylvania.
The Pitt, starring Noah Wyle as Dr. Robby Robinavitch, unfolds in real-time across 15 episodes in an emergency room, blending high-stakes medical cases with character development.
Documentaries and More
The Mortician examines abuses at a California funeral home through interviews, including with David Sconce. Billy Joel: And So It Goes offers insights into the musician's career via exclusive interviews.
Ongoing favorites include The Last of Us season 2, which concluded on May 25, and Hacks season 4 finale on May 29. Classics like The Sopranos and Sex and the City remain available for streaming.