The Best Recent Docuseries On HBO & HBO Max
These are the best new docuseries on HBO. Whether you're looking for deep dives on historical events or thoughtful documentary shows, this list is regularly updated with the most recent HBO docuseries. What are the best recent documentary series to watch on HBO or HBO Max?
With a history of some of the most memorable miniseries ever HBO brings its signature style and investigative chops to documentaries. One of the best recent docuseries, The Vow, is a gripping true crime documentary on NXIVM, while Heaven's Gate: The Cult of Cults is another cult docuseries. Other fascinating HBO documentaries include Allen v. Farrow and Tiger. Although most HBO documentaries are miniseries, shows like 100 Foot Wave and Painting With John have been renewed for new seasons. Since HBO Max documentaries end up on HBO and vice-versa, it can sometimes be just a matter of time before your favorite new docuseries is available to watch.
Of the most recent docuseries on HBO, which are the best? Help decide and vote up the best documentary shows on HBO - and find out where your favorite shows rank.
- 1Daniel Peera, Michael C. Pizzuto, Alistair David Herz
- Premiered: February 3, 2020
An ex-cop turned security officer rigs the McDonald's Monopoly game promotion for a decade. - 2David Axelrod, Ta-Nehisi Coates, Jelani Cobb
- Premiered: August 3, 2021
The journey of Barack Obama set against the backdrop of the country's unfolding racial history. - 3Mia Farrow, Fletcher Previn, Dylan O'Sullivan Farrow
- Premiered: February 21, 2021
The accusation of sexual abuse against Woody Allen. - 4Amy Ryan
- Premiered: March 5, 2018
Exploring the series about Michelle McNamara's obsessive quest to find the Golden State Killer. - An examination of the UFO cult through the eyes of its former members.
- 6Madison Hamburg, Barbara Hamburg
- Premiered: November 15, 2020
A son investigates his mother's murder.
