Streaming on HBO Max this week – quick links
HBO Max: new this week
Quiet in Class – February 3
Docuseries. This three-part docuseries tells the chilling story of a scandal at a school in Sweden, where a paedophile – despite warnings from students – was able to continue working for eight years.
More than 150 schoolchildren were abused by their own youth leader. The paedophile scandal at the Internationella Engelska Skolan (International English School) in Karlstad is the largest of its kind in Sweden to date, and shocked the entire country when it came to light.
Smiling Friends Season 3 – February 4
Series. Created by Australian Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel, this animated series follows the employees of a small company dedicated to bringing happiness to a bizarre yet colourful world.
The company consists of cynical Charlie and star employee Pim, each tasked with out-calls to cheer people up. There’s also meticulous Allan who keeps things in order, along with mysterious Glep and the unpredictable billionaire Boss who founded the company.
YOLO Season 3 – February 4
Series. Created by Australian Michael Cusack, the series follows Australian party girls Sarah and Rachel, who are looking for fun times, new experiences, positive vibes and hopeful horoscopes in the bizarre town of Wollongong.
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms – 19 January
Series. From the world of Westeros comes a new half-hour original drama – an endearing tale that follows the unlikely adventures of an unexpected duo. Set a century before the events of Game of Thrones, the six-episode season follows two improbable heroes roaming Westeros: Ser Duncan the Tall, a brave but untested young knight, and his small but sharp-witted squire, Egg.
In an era when the Targaryens still rule from the Iron Throne and the memory of dragons has yet to fade, great destinies, formidable enemies, and perilous exploits await these mismatched yet inseparable companions.
The Pitt Season 2 – 9 January
Series. The critically acclaimed series returns for its second season, diving even deeper into the relentless, high-pressure world of modern American healthcare.
It follows the frontline heroes of a Pittsburgh hospital as they face life-and-death decisions, systemic challenges, and the emotional toll of caring for a community that relies on them. Grounded, gripping, and unapologetically real, The Pitt pulls back the curtain on the triumphs and heartbreaks defining today’s medical frontline.
Season two stars Noah Wyle, Patrick Ball, Katherine LaNasa, Supriya Ganesh, Fiona Dourif, Taylor Dearden, Isa Briones, Gerran Howell, Australian Shabana Azeez and Sepideh Moafi. The official video companion podcast will be available to watch on HBO Max immediately following each episode, hosted by Hunter Harris (Lemme Say This) and Dr Alok Patel (NOVA Now).
The Prince – 1 January
Series. The Prince, created by Gary Janetti, is an animated comedy that satirically imagines the inner workings of the royal family through the eyes of a fictionalised Prince George, the youngest heir to the throne.
From spilling royal ‘tea’ to skewering palace protocol, George offers a mischievous and unfiltered look at his family, their followers, and the monarchy at large. With a star-studded voice cast, the series delivers an outlandishly funny, warm, and singular parody of life inside Buckingham Palace.
Janetti leads the ensemble as Prince George, joined by Orlando Bloom as Prince Harry, Alan Cumming as George’s loyal butler Owen, Frances de la Tour as Queen Elizabeth, Lucy Punch as Kate Middleton, Condola Rashad as Meghan Markle, Iwan Rheon as Prince William, Dan Stevens as Prince Charles, and Sophie Turner as Princess Charlotte.
The Cult of the Real Housewife – 2 January
Series. This special looks at allegations made about The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City star, Mary Cosby, and the claims that the church she heads is actually a cult.
