As a streaming platform, Max has gone out of its way to rival competitors like Netflix and Hulu. Formally known as HBO Max, Max now has a reputation for offering on-demand entertainment to people who are ready to stream TV shows and movies they’re curious about. Max is owned by Warner Brothers Discovery, which means a talented team of creative individuals are behind most of the shows that have been greenlit for production. Limited series like “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” and “The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst” are the reason Max is in such good standing in the entertainment community.
Unfortunately for the streaming platform, Max doesn’t hit the nail on the head with every single show produced. A large handful of shows on Max simply haven’t done well among audiences. Some of the shows are Max originals while others were scooped up from other channels and networks. One example of a show that hasn’t fared well on Max is “And Just Like That.” While tons of people assumed that the “Sex and the City” spin-off would be an instant hit, it turned out to be more of a letdown than anything else. Its poor reviews might revolve around the fact that Chris Noth’s character died in Episode 1, and Kim Cattrall’s character isn’t part of the cast lineup at all.
When Max tried to give the original “Gossip Girl” show a reboot, the new series ended up being a total failure as well. The original series aired on the CW network from 2007 until 2012 starring Blake Lively in the leading role. The new version of “Gossip Girl” on Max tried too hard to give off a Gen-Z vibe and ended up turning off any millennial-aged fans, along with anyone older. These are just a couple of examples of times Max has dropped the ball. On the topic of worst shows to watch, click here to uncover the worst shows currently streaming on Netflix.
To determine the worst shows on Max, 24/7 Tempo reviewed data on audience ratings from IMDb. TV shows with at least 5,000 user reviews streaming on Max were ranked based on average user rating as of April 2024. Data on streaming availability is from Reelgood.
25. Nancy Drew (2019-2023)
- IMDb user rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb user reviews: 10,785
24. Avenue 5 (2020-2022)
- IMDb user rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb user reviews: 22,533
23. Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993-1997)
- IMDb user rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb user reviews: 26,221
22. The Yogi Bear Show (1961-1962)
- IMDb user rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb user reviews: 11,113
21. Family Matters (1989-1998)
- IMDb user rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb user reviews: 29,852
20. Step by Step (1991-1998)
- IMDb user rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb user reviews: 16,173
19. Mike & Molly (2010-2016)
- IMDb user rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb user reviews: 27,892
18. The Third Day (2020)
- IMDb user rating: 6.4/10
- IMDb user reviews: 11,167
17. Ghost Hunters (2004-Present)
- IMDb user rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb user reviews: 7,210
16. The Winchesters (2022-2023)
- IMDb user rating: 6.3/10
- IMDb user reviews: 9,954
15. Mortal Kombat: Conquest (1998-1999)
- IMDb user rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb user reviews: 5,123
14. Walker (2021-Present)
- IMDb user rating: 6.2/10
- IMDb user reviews: 14,659
13. Room 104 (2017-2020)
- IMDb user rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb user reviews: 6,140
12. Kung Fu (2021-2023)
- IMDb user rating: 5.7/10
- IMDb user reviews: 5,063
11. And Just Like That… (2021-Present)
- IMDb user rating: 5.7/10
- IMDb user reviews: 38,045
10. Teen Titans Go! (2013-Present)
- IMDb user rating: 5.5/10
- IMDb user reviews: 24,248
9. Call Me Kat (2021-2023)
- IMDb user rating: 5.4/10
- IMDb user reviews: 7,707
8. Gossip Girl (2021-2023)
- IMDb user rating: 5.4/10
- IMDb user reviews: 14,289
7. Gotham Knights (2023)
- IMDb user rating: 5.2/10
- IMDb user reviews: 7,226
6. Naomi (2022)
- IMDb user rating: 4.9/10
- IMDb user reviews: 5,695
5. The Idol (2023)
- IMDb user rating: 4.4/10
- IMDb user reviews: 110,712
4. The Powerpuff Girls (2016-2023)
- IMDb user rating: 3.6/10
- IMDb user reviews: 5,301
3. Batwoman (2019-2022)
- IMDb user rating: 3.6/10
- IMDb user reviews: 46,139
2. Ben 10 (2016-2021)
- IMDb user rating: 2.8/10
- IMDb user reviews: 5,895
1. Velma (2023-Present)
- IMDb user rating: 1.6/10
- IMDb user reviews: 76,370