10 HBO Max Shows That Will Cure Your Series Slump

Plus, Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick announce they're reuniting for 'A Special Favor' sequel. • May. 13, 2022 Up Next Your complete guide to industry-shaping entertainment news, exclusive interviews with A-list celebs, and what you should stream this weekend. 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These 10 HBO Max Shows Will Liven Up Your Weekend](%2F%2Fwww.scarymommy.com%2Fentertainment%2Fhbo-max-shows-may-2022%3Futm_campaign=29358%26utm_medium=upNext%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=8046cd2f-aa91-43e7-80c0-03b4b7ecfb52/1/01000180bea4fc5c-b181c087-04e8-46e6-94cf-12c67a499c89-000000/jhhYAo2vae4N-xmGX7bLRHN57Qg=270) %2F%2Fwww.scarymommy.com%2Fentertainment%2Fhbo-max-shows-may-2022%3Futm_campaign=29358%26utm_medium=upNext%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=8046cd2f-aa91-43e7-80c0-03b4b7ecfb52/2/01000180bea4fc5c-b181c087-04e8-46e6-94cf-12c67a499c89-000000/1yNy8ZKcuSqUu6gC2dS5PQ9aUYE=270 This week, Hulu premiered a new true crime show starring Jessica Biel and Melanie Lynskey, and of course, they had [Justin make a cameo](%2F%2Fwww.bustle.com%2Fentertainment%2Fjustin-timberlakes-candy-character%3Futm_campaign=29358%26utm_medium=upNext%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=8046cd2f-aa91-43e7-80c0-03b4b7ecfb52/1/01000180bea4fc5c-b181c087-04e8-46e6-94cf-12c67a499c89-000000/dJNALtThJI3n5Rjs0a6agp1bUw8=270). There's also [apparently merch for it](%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fp%2FCdekIwlNWma%2F%3Futm_campaign=29358%26utm_medium=upNext%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=8046cd2f-aa91-43e7-80c0-03b4b7ecfb52/1/01000180bea4fc5c-b181c087-04e8-46e6-94cf-12c67a499c89-000000/ProkaPPL9L_9day8G0Wm41q-uDc=270), which... feels really weird I gotta say. Netflix [sent](%2F%2Fwww.hollywoodreporter.com%2Fbusiness%2Fbusiness-news%2Fnetflix-tells-employees-to-spend-our-members-money-wisely-in-new-memo-1235145947%2F%3Futm_campaign=29358%26utm_medium=upNext%26utm_source=newsletter%26utm_session=8046cd2f-aa91-43e7-80c0-03b4b7ecfb52/1/01000180bea4fc5c-b181c087-04e8-46e6-94cf-12c67a499c89-000000/JpCbFnA0FP4oVwYScDNGtbZ8sUw=270) a memo urging its employees to "spend our subscriber's money wisely," which seems like something you shouldn't have to say out loud. 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