HBO Max is adding 27 shows in November 2026 — here are the 2 I'm watching with 80% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes
I've found the TV shows arriving on HBO Max in November 2026 with the highest Rotten Tomatoes scores, including a riveting period drama.
In November 2026, HBO Max will add 27 new TV shows to its streaming library. To help narrow down your watchlist, I have examined the shows with the highest critics' scores on Rotten Tomatoes. While a strong rating does not guarantee a show will be everyone's favorite, it serves as a useful starting point for separating must-watch additions from those that may be less appealing.
It is important to note that HBO Max original productions that have not premiered yet are excluded from this list, as they do not have a Rotten Tomatoes score at this time.
The first show on my list is The Gilded Age, Season 4. This period drama takes place in New York City during the 1880s, following wealthy socialite Bertha Russell (Carrie Coon) as she navigates a rough patch with her husband George (Morgan Spector) while her neighbor and rival Agnes van Rhijn (Christine Baranski) plots her return to the spotlight among New York's elite.
The latest season introduces Agnes' niece Marian (Louisa Jacobson), Larry (Harry Richardson), and her employee Peggy (Denée Benton), who all add to the drama and intrigue. With a Rotten Tomatoes score of 89%, I highly recommend this show to viewers who enjoy extravagant costumes, forbidden romances, and social squabbles. New episodes of The Gilded Age are released every Sunday on HBO Max.
The second show on my list is City of God: The Fight Rages On, Season 2. This Brazilian crime drama features Cenoura (Matheus Nachtergaele), who returns from prison to a drug lord's death and finds two men fighting over his legacy. Meanwhile, Wilson Rocket Rodrigues (Alexandre Rodrigues) returns to the favela to expose a bloody turf war that other photojournalists would not cover.
The second season explores the devastating impact of violent power struggles between police, drug dealers, and militias in Rio de Janeiro's crime-riddled favelas. With an 80% Rotten Tomatoes score, City of God: The Fight Rages On is a gripping crime drama that is perfect for binge-watching. New episodes of this show are also released every Sunday on HBO Max.
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