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Four new and returning HBO Max series draw attention this week
A weekly viewing guide highlights HBO Max series attracting attention during October 12–16, 2026.
The Serial Killer Connection is a three-part true crime series about two women connected to serial killer Richard “Marc” Evonitz; its second episode was due October 14 and its finale October 21.
Spanish-language drama Collision follows a power struggle after a wealthy businessman dies in a helicopter crash, and 29 of its 39 episodes were available.
Youth stars Sharon Horgan as Alex, a middle-aged woman balancing dating with caring for her parents and son.
Its sixth episode was scheduled for October 18, with the finale due November 1.
Lanterns had finished its first season on October 4 but was still ranked first worldwide on the platform when the guide was written.
Screen Rant highlighted several HBO Max series to watch during the week of October 12–16, 2026.
The recommendations included the new true-crime docuseries The Serial Killer Connection and the Spanish-language drama Collision.
The article also featured Youth and Lanterns, which it said remained popular on the platform.
The Serial Killer Connection premiered on October 7, with its second installment scheduled for October 14.
Youth was ranked fifth among HBO Max’s most-watched series worldwide, while Lanterns ranked first at the time of writing.
- Who
- HBO Max viewers and fans of the featured series.
- What
- Screen Rant recommended series to watch on HBO Max during the week of October 12–16, 2026.
- When
- The article was published on October 12, 2026, and covered that week.
- Where
- HBO Max.
- Why
- The article said the featured series were worth watching, citing their stories, popularity or new episodes.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Serial Killer Connection premiered on HBO Max.
Screen Rant’s article highlighted series to watch on HBO Max that week.
The second installment of The Serial Killer Connection was scheduled to arrive.
The sixth episode of Youth was scheduled to arrive.
The Serial Killer Connection finale was scheduled to arrive.
The finale of Youth was scheduled to arrive.
- Publication date
- October 12, 2026
- The Serial Killer Connection
- Three-part docuseries; premiered October 7
- Collision
- 29 of 39 episodes were available
- Youth
- 97% Rotten Tomatoes score
- Lanterns
- Ranked No. 1 worldwide on HBO Max at the time of writing
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