Streaming on HBO Max this week – quick links
HBO Max: new this week
Splitsville – February 24
Film (2025). This new film gives the sex-comedy treatment to the politics of modern marriage. The story begins with Ashley (Adria Arjona) asking Carey (Kyle Marvin) for a divorce, sending the good-natured Carey straight to his close friends Julie (Dakota Johnson) and Paul (Michael Covino) for support.
But he’s stunned to learn that the secret to their seemingly perfect relationship is an open marriage – a revelation that takes a disastrous turn when Carey oversteps, throwing all of their lives into turmoil. Read ScreenHub‘s review.
HBO Max: recently added
Murder in Glitterball City – 20 February
Docuseries. Based on the true-crime novel by David Dominé, this two-part documentary follows the story of a murder in a crumbling Louisville mansion, and the decades of secrets and corruption that live within the old house’s walls.
In 2010, a body was found in a plastic storage bin in a Victorian mansion’s wine cellar, leading to a sensational trial involving homeowners Jeffrey Mundt and Joseph Banis, dubbed the ‘Pink Triangle Murder’.
Neighbors – 14 February
Series. This funny documentary series from the producers of Marty Supreme takes a close look at complicated and chaotic disputes among neighbours across the US. Each episode features a different set of neighbours in the heat of their grievances, uncovering spirited disputes about property lines, animal ownership and even a pair of yellow Speedos.
Like Water for Chocolate Season 2 – 15 February
Series. In the second and final season of Like Water For Chocolate, Tita glimpses the possibility of a new future with Dr Brown – one where gentleness offers refuge and reinvention. But Pedro’s return rekindles a forbidden passion that challenges every rule and tradition she has been bound to.
Set against a Mexico undergoing violence and profound social change, each character is driven to confront past traumas, long-buried secrets and the true cost of love and freedom. Amid the magic of the kitchen – where traditional Mexican dishes and ancestral alchemy shape their world – Tita and Pedro learn that some loves are destined to burn bright, no matter the obstacles.
Blending magical realism with rich cultural heritage, the series delivers a visually captivating story of family, emotion and enduring desire.
Quiet in Class – 3 February
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 – 4 February
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 – 4 February
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.
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 2 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).
