What's Coming to HBO Max in November 2026
October 31, 2026
HBO Max continues to stack its UK line-up with prestige dramas, major premieres, returning favourites, and must-watch films. From acclaimed originals to must-watch documentaries, this month’s schedule delivers plenty of reasons to refresh the watchlist. Here’s what's arriving on HBO Max UK this November.
Series
Sherlock and Daughter
November 5
Sherlock Holmes is out of his comfort zone, mysteriously unable to investigate a sinister case without risking the lives of his closest friends. Enter Amelia, a young American woman claiming to be his daughter. Despite wildly different backgrounds and attitudes, the pair must work together to solve a global conspiracy and find out for sure if she really is Sherlock’s daughter.
Episodes debut weekly on Thursdays.
Melania Rea
November 6
The murder of Melania Rea shakes Italy and ignites one of the most talked-about criminal cases in recent history. But behind the headlines and the body found in the woods lies a much more intimate, emotional, and dangerous story. Through parallel timelines, the portrait emerges of a woman trapped in a relationship made of lies and manipulation. A true story that gradually becomes a psychological thriller about love, control, and violence.
Episodes debut weekly on Fridays.
City of God: The Fight Rages On - Season 2
November 8
Filmed in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, the six-episode season follows a new chapter in the story of the City of God community. Following the death of drug lord Curió, a violent struggle for control of the territory erupts.
Episodes debut weekly on Sundays.
Clangold
November 13
Spotlighting one of the most memorable heists in German criminal history, this four-part docuseries sheds light on how a 220-pound gold coin -- known as the "Big Maple Leaf" -- was stolen in the middle of the night from Berlin's Bode Museum in 2017.
All episodes release on November 13.
Documentaries
Maniacs of the Truth
November 13
A group of friends gathers in a spacious office in Budapest. Their average age is around seventy. Their host is retired detective Ernő Tóth. The arriving guests, all former detectives, include István Krispán, János Kőrösi, Lajos Kovács, and Attila Petőfi. They are joined by crime journalist László Illisz. Their dinner gatherings invariably revolve around serious conversations. Previously undisclosed information and stories from their most significant cases emerge during these evenings.
When a Witness Recants
November 18
In 1983, a 14-year-old boy was murdered in the hallway of Harlem Park Junior High School in Baltimore, Maryland. Three local teenagers were swiftly arrested, convicted, and sentenced to life in maximum security prisons. The truth is that they were all innocent.
The Hotline
November 19
The Hotline offers an unprecedented look inside an overdose prevention helpline Never Use Alone (NUA), which connects people using opioids with compassionate operators, acting as a fragile tether between life and death.
The Buffalo Miracle
November 25
The Buffalo Miracle tells the extraordinary true story of total strangers who found life-saving shelter, friendship, and an unexpected Christmas miracle inside a McDonald's that refused to close when a once-in-a-generation blizzard devastated Buffalo, New York.
The Slightest Touch
November 26
Emma Fogarty has spent her life defying expectations. Born with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), an extremely rare and devastating condition that causes her skin to blister and tear at the slightest touch, Emma refuses to be defined by her disease.
That’s everything coming to HBO Max this month. Whether you’re planning to catch the latest originals, revisit timeless classics, or discover something new with the family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Tell us what you’re most excited to watch, and be sure to check back soon for more streaming recommendations and highlights!
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