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The month of August is serving up a fresh batch of seriously binge-worthy shows. HBO Max is the go-to streaming platform when you want TV that feels a little more unique than what your friends are currently into watching.
Summer may be melting us all into puddles, but sweating through another heatwave is way more tolerable when you have elite television to look forward to. Here are four must-watch shows on HBO Max that you'll absolutely love this August.
Scroll to see which HBO Max shows you don't wanna miss this month!
HBO Max
The Gilded Age (Season 3) — Every Sunday at 9 p.m.
The Gilded Age will have a total of eight episodes in season 3. The drama series has been dropping new episodes every Sunday throughout the summer, and the next one will be released on August 10, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET.
The show takes place in Gilded Age New York and features fancy gowns and lavish mansions. It follows the main character, Marian Brook, who moves to New York City to live with her aunt after her father's death. She quickly becomes associated with the high-society figures in the area and must choose to either follow societal rules or her own path.
HBO Max
The Yogurt Shop Murders — Every Monday at 10 p.m.
If you're wanting to watch something a little more dark and twisted, check out The Yogurt Shop Murders. This four-part true crime documentary delves into the tragic murder of four teenage girls at a frozen yogurt shop in Austin, Texas.
It revisits the case through interviews with multiple people, including the victims' families, the investigators, and the two men who served time for the crime. It premieres August 3 at 10 p.m.
HBO Max
Peacemaker (Season 2) — August 21
The second season of Peacemaker will be released on August 21 on HBO Max. The series is a spin-off of James Gunn's 2021 film, The Suicide Squad. Peacemaker, AKA Christopher Smith (John Cena), is a man who is both a superhero and a supervillain. He believes in peace but will fight for it at any cost, no matter how many people he has to kill to achieve his goal.
Season 2 is action-packed and is about Chris trying to be a real hero. He comes across a parallel world and decides to try to make a life for himself there, where that version of himself is already a beloved hero. But he cannot escape his past.
Hulu
Abbott Elementary (Season 4) — August 23
The fourth season of Abbott Elementary is expected to be available to stream on HBO Max on August 23, 2025. The show is filmed in a mockumentary format, similar to The Office. A documentary crew records the lives of teachers working at underfunded schools, capturing their dedication toward educating children.
Abbott Elementary has perfect comedic timing and chaotic energy that never fails to make you laugh. The characters are over-the-top in the best way and have amazing chemistry. The jokes also never feel forced. If you need a pick-me-up after a hard day, Abbott Elementary is the way to go.
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