This month’s top shows include Lord of the Flies, Scrubs and a new series from the creator of Derry Girls. Share A A AFebruary has plenty of new shows to keep you occupied. Smiling Friends is one of many animated shows coming to HBO Max. HBO Max HBO Max My top HBO Max recommendation is Smiling Friends (February 4). HBO Max is leaning into adult animation this month, introducing absurd, chaotic and often hilarious shows from America’s Cartoon Network cable channel.