Posted 4 minutes agoSubscribe to Screen Time NewsletterCaret Down21 HBO Max And Chill Series To Watch During Your Winter HibernationPull up with a blanket and your favorite snacks.by Jeremy HayesBuzzFeed ContributorFacebookPinterestLink Looking to cozy up this winter? When the weather is frightful, it's not a bad time to hop into a series on HBO Max. From new bangers to old classics, there are plenty of options to choose from to HBO Max and chill. Warrick Page/Max Here are 21 series to marathon watch on HBO Max this winter: 1. It: Welcome to Derry (2025) HBO In 1962, very bad things began to happen in the town of Derry, Maine.
If you're in the mood for clowning around this winter, Pennywise the Dancing Clown probably isn't the best for a "good" time. Instead, it will be a terrifying time in Derry when you watch this prequel series to Stephen King's It. Horror fans, mount up!Available seasons: 1Watch it here. 2. Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking (2024-present) Food Network Bakers compete to make the Wizarding World come to life in their deliciously magical desserts.
If you can watch food competitions until your nose bleeds, then you should add the Wizards of Baking to your marathon-watching list. The show features stars from the Harry Potter movies as guests, including the Weasley twins, James and Oliver Phelps, who serve as hosts.
Available seasons: 1-2Watch it here. 3. The Pitt (2025-present) HBO Follow the day shift of healthcare professionals in a chaotic and underfunded Pittsburgh emergency room.
The ruler of primetime drama for 2025, The Pitt is an absolute masterpiece of a TV series. Its unique film style, following hour-by-hour events, really makes this one stand out from other hospital-centered shows. But there is only one season so far, so what should you watch while you wait for Season 2? See your next pick... Available seasons: 1Watch it here. 4. ER (1994-2009) NBC Check in to the personal and professional lives of doctors, nurses, and staff of a busy Chicago hospital.ER is the O.G. of medical dramas, featuring a young Noah Wyle from The Pitt. This one has all the fast-paced thrills of a Michael Crichton work, all while having the feel of a soap opera-a great choice to marathon watch 15 seasons.
Available seasons: 1-15Watch it here. 5. True Detective: Night Country (2024) HBO Max Following the disappearance of eight scientists from a research station, two detectives investigate the mystery.
If you want literal winter vibes for your "HBO Max and chill," this installment of True Detective, taking place in Alaska, will deliver the chills. Some very cool moments in this one, and standout performances by Jodie Foster and Kali Reis.
Available seasons: 1Watch it here. 6. Game of Thrones (2011-2019) HBO Families battle for the right to the Iron Throne and control over Westeros.
Winter is coming, and you can't talk HBO and snow without bringing up GOT. If you're looking for a slow burn with plenty of gore and drama, then you should hop on the next dragon and enter a high fantasy world of ice and fire.
Available seasons: 1-8Watch it here. 7. Conan O'Brien Must Go (2024-present) HBO Max Comedian Conan O'Brien travels the globe to surprise everyday people he talks to on his podcast.
If you're in the mood for something a little more silly, then Conan O'Brien's trip across the globe is both a laugh riot and educational. He really focuses on the people of every place he visits, and the shenanigans are well worth the price of admission.
Available seasons: 1-2Watch it here. 8. The White Lotus (2021-present) HBO Dive headfirst into the lives of wealthy people vacationing at White Lotus hotels.A popular satire series putting wealth and privilege under a microscope. Plenty of social commentary and mystery with this series, which works like an anthology each season with loaded ensemble casts.
Available seasons: 1-4Watch it here. 9. Station Eleven (2021-2022) HBO Follow the expanded timeline of survivors in a world struggling to survive after a devastating flu.
Based on Emily St. John Mandel's book, this limited series is worth diving into if you enjoy dystopian sci-fi. Plenty of suspense and mystery, and I'd argue this one has a little bit of every subgenre. And, yes, there is snow for the wintery season.
Available seasons: 1-2Watch it here. 10. The Outsider (2020) HBO An investigation into the brutal murder of a child sends those involved down a rabbit hole when the killer appears in two places at once during the time of the murder.
One word: chilling. An adaptation of the Stephen King novel of the same name, it is one of the most perfect pilots I have ever watched. The show has unforgettable performances from Ben Mendelsohn and Cynthia Erivo.
Available seasons: 1Watch it here. 11. Mysteries of the Abandoned (2017-present) Science Channel Travel the globe and learn the history behind unique and fascinating abandoned structures and places.
This show has become one of my ultimate "background" watches. It is beautiful to look at, and it