The 57 Best Shows on HBO Max Right Now (August 2026)


Ten years ago she was TV's "It" girl. Now desperate to revive her career, actress Valerie Cherish (Lisa Kudrow) agrees to star in a reality show that follows her efforts to land a part in a new sitcom.
Ten years ago she was TV's "It" girl. Now desperate to revive her career, actress Valerie Cherish (Lisa Kudrow) agrees to star in a reality show that follows her efforts to land a part in a new sitcom.
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Sun, Mar 22, 2026 30 mins
In 2023, when rehearsals for her Broadway debut in Chicago go sideways, Valerie retreats to LA and joins the picket line during the WGA/SAG-AFTRA strike. Three years later, with her career plateaued, Billy comes to Valerie with an exciting offer: the new steaming service NuNet wants her to star in their upcoming multi-cam. The catch? The show is going to be written by AI.
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