Top 5 Must-Watch HBO Max Shows This Week: February 2–6, 2026

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HBO Max has a ton of great shows, and it can be tough to pick just one, particularly if it’s a long series. Here are five critically acclaimed or currently popular shows that are perfect to watch during the first week of February 2026.

Our TV experts at Ebaster have rounded up the top shows to watch this week on popular streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Peacock, and Paramount+. Check out what everyone’s talking about, plus some timeless favorites!

Madam Beja

A new Brazilian period drama premiered on HBO Max on February 2nd with its first five episodes. The complete series will have 40 episodes, released in groups of five every Monday through late March.

This sweeping historical drama, originally filmed in Portuguese with English subtitles and dubbing options, is predicted to be a major hit on HBO Max this month. It tells the story of a woman in the 1800s who bravely opens an upscale brothel after facing public disgrace.

Primal

Okay, let me tell you, HBO Max’s Primal is absolutely killing it internationally right now. I’ve been following this show, and Season 3 just dropped in January, with new episodes coming out every Sunday through mid-March. If you haven’t checked it out yet, seriously, do yourself a favor – it’s critically acclaimed for a reason!

Primal is an intense, animated show about an unlikely friendship between a caveman and a dinosaur. They team up after experiencing personal losses and must depend on each other to survive in a dangerous, prehistoric world. It’s definitely not for children, earning a TV-MA rating, and has won 5 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Animated Program in 2021.

Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!

The highly praised docuseries Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! tells the story of Mel Brooks, a comedic legend. Directed with Judd Apatow, the series is two long episodes, but it’s easy to watch all at once.

If you love comedy, don’t miss Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man! It’s received a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes and is being called the best documentary ever made about the legendary Mel Brooks. It includes both classic footage and brand new interviews with many of comedy’s biggest names.

Friends

If you’re looking for a feel-good show to watch on HBO Max, it’s hard to beat the classic 90s sitcom Friends. It’s remained incredibly popular on streaming services even today, and all ten seasons – a total of 235 episodes – are available to watch.

Friends won 6 Emmy Awards, including the prestigious Outstanding Comedy Series in 2002, and is consistently ranked among the greatest TV shows ever made, according to IMDb. With its beloved cast – including Jennifer Aniston, Matt LeBlanc, Courtney Cox, and Lisa Kudrow – Friends is a must-watch for anyone who enjoys sitcoms.

The Sopranos

When it comes to the best TV shows ever made, HBO Max is still the only place to stream The Sopranos. Many fans consider it the greatest of all time, and it continues to impress even today. While shows like Breaking Bad, The Wire, and Mad Men are also highly acclaimed, The Sopranos remains a top-tier series, over 27 years after it first aired.

With incredible acting from stars like James Gandolfini and Edie Falco, The Sopranos earned 21 Emmy Awards, including being named the best drama series in 2004 and 2007. If you enjoy high-quality, critically acclaimed TV shows, The Sopranos is a great choice to watch this week on HBO Max, particularly if it’s new to you.

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2026-02-02 23:08