Top 3 Must-Watch HBO Max Shows This Weekend: December 12–14, 2025

by

Need some ideas for what to watch on HBO Max tonight? Ebaster suggests three top-rated shows – all with excellent reviews on Rotten Tomatoes and ready to add to your list.

This weekend, December 12–14, 2025, HBO Max has three shows you won’t want to miss. They include popular, critically praised series, shows everyone is talking about, and some lesser-known favorites. One show, in particular, is being called a perfect masterpiece.

Looking for something new to watch? Ebaster has official streaming guides for Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, and Paramount+. Plus, find out what’s currently trending and worth binging on HBO Max!

The Seduction

This story is a prequel to “Dangerous Liaisons,” showing how Isabelle de Merteuil gained power when she was younger.

Since its release in mid-November, The Seduction has quickly become a popular series on HBO Max. It’s currently the second most-watched show on the platform globally, even surpassing the viewership of already-renewed hits like I Love LA and The Chair Company.

If you loved Dangerous Liaisons, you’ll enjoy this new 6-part French drama! It’s a steamy historical story, and five of the six episodes are already available to stream on HBO Max. It’s one of the most buzzworthy new shows you can watch this weekend.

Hard Knocks: In Season

This acclaimed series offers an inside look at NFL teams, documenting their journeys both on and off the field throughout the season.

Football fans can keep enjoying new episodes of Hard Knocks: In Season, which is currently in its fifth season and follows the teams of the NFC East. Three episodes are already available to watch, and new ones will be released every Tuesday throughout the regular season and into the playoffs next January.

The Philadelphia Eagles, last year’s Super Bowl winners, are close to securing a playoff spot and winning their division. However, the Dallas Cowboys, with a record of 6-6, are still fighting to make the playoffs. As always, this matchup is a must-watch for NFL fans.

Heated Rivalry

I’m really excited about this story! It’s about two incredibly talented hockey players who are rivals, but then things get complicated when they start falling for each other. It’s going to be interesting to see how their feelings affect their careers and what everyone expects from them as professional athletes. It’s a classic rivals-to-lovers story, but set in the high-stakes world of hockey!

I’ve been totally hooked on Heated Rivalry – it’s become one of the biggest hits on HBO Max this year! Seriously, it’s currently the #3 most-watched show, and everyone’s talking about it. Plus, it’s not just popular with viewers; critics love it too, giving it a 95% ‘Certified Fresh’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes. I’m so glad I discovered it!

A new episode of the popular HBO Max series was released this Friday, December 12th. Now is a great time to start watching or catch up, as the first season will conclude on December 26th. Good news for fans – a second season is already planned, exclusively on HBO Max.

Looking For More Streaming Options This Weekend?

Check out Ebaster’s binge-watching guides for last week’s top shows.

  • Netflix (Dec 8–12, 2025)
  • Prime Video (Dec 8–12, 2025)
  • HBO Max (Dec 8–12, 2025)
  • Paramount+ (Dec 8–12, 2025)
  • Apple TV (Dec 8–12, 2025)

Read More

2025-12-12 23:29