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Every HBO Show of 2026 So Far, Ranked Worst to Best
Collider has ranked the five new HBO original series that have premiered in 2026, spanning genres from historical sketch comedy to fantasy drama, placing them from worst to best. The list comes amid what the piece describes as a strong year for HBO, buoyed by returning hits such as The Pitt and House of the Dragon, the comeback of The Comeback, and the finale of Hacks, even though the network has launched only five brand new shows so far this year.
At the bottom of the ranking sits Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, a largely improvised historical sketch comedy from Larry David and Jeff Schaffer, produced with Barack and Michelle Obama's Higher Ground Productions and narrated by Samuel L. Jackson, marking America's 250th anniversary through David's trademark grievances. The other four titles named are a mystery miniseries, Richard Gadd's Baby Reindeer follow-up, a Steve Carell-led comedy from the creators of Ted Lasso and Shrinking, and a long-awaited Game of Thrones spin-off, though the supplied article text cuts off before their exact rankings and titles are revealed.
In short
- Collider ranks HBO's five new 2026 original series worst to best
- Larry David's historical sketch comedy Life, Larry… ranked last
- List also covers a mystery miniseries, a Baby Reindeer follow-up and a GoT spin-off
Explained simply
HBO is a major American television network owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, one of the world's largest media companies. The network is renowned for producing high-budget dramas, comedies and limited series that attract substantial audiences and critical attention.
In 2026, HBO has released five brand new original series alongside several returning programmes and series finales, offering viewers considerable choice. This year has been described as particularly strong for the network, with a combination of new releases and returning hits drawing audiences to its platform.
Collider, a media outlet covering film and television, has published a ranking of HBO's five new original series this year. Such rankings reflect how media outlets help audiences navigate the broad landscape of available television programming and decide which shows merit their time.