{
  "id": 10396389,
  "title": "New on HBO Max in October 2026: All the new shows and movies to watch",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/new-on-hbo-max-in-october-2026-all-the-new-shows-and-movies-to-watch",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-28T08:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/hbo-max/new-on-hbo-max-in-october-2026-all-the-new-shows-and-movies-to-watch"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As October rolls in, HBO Max has lined up a tempting assortment of fresh content for viewers to dive into. On October 1st, the high-stakes drama \"War\" premieres, delving into the cutthroat world of London's elite divorce attorneys. Two rival firms, Cathcarts & Sons and Taylor & Byrne, square off over a high-profile split between tech tycoon Morgan Henderson (played by Dominic West) and film star Carla Duval (played by Sienna Miller).\n\nJust three days later on October 9th, \"Rage: Part 2\" returns, this time following a group of women who use their collective anger to fight back against society's injustices. The series stars the likes of Maribel Verdú, Carmen Maura, Cecilia Suárez, Ana Mena, and Ana Torrent. On the same day, \"The Housemaid,\" based on Freida McFadden's best-selling thriller, debuts. Sydney Sweeney plays Millie, a woman who lands a dream job working for wealthy couple Andrew and Nina Winchester, played by Brandon Sklenar and Amanda Seyfried. Initially, things seem idyllic, but Millie soon finds herself entangled in a dangerous web of secrets and power.\n\nThese standout shows are just the tip of the iceberg. Throughout the month, HBO Max continues to roll out new programming, ensuring there's always something new to watch.",
  "summary": "There's a ton of new stuff to watch on HBO Max this April, so we've rounded up some of our favorite picks.",
  "key_points": [
    "\"War\" drama premieres on October 1st",
    "\"Rage: Part 2\" returns on October 9th",
    "\"The Housemaid\" based on Freida McFadden's thriller"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}