Mashable highlights Euphoria and The Pitt

Mashable on May 17 published a May 2026 guide to HBO Max subscription deals that used two current Warner Bros. Discovery titles — “Euphoria” and “The Pitt” — as part of its pitch to potential subscribers. The article, by Hannah Hoolihan, said a new season of “Euphoria” was “dropping weekly” and pointed readers to HBO Max bundles and standalone plans. Mashable also framed “The Pitt” as part of the service’s draw in its headline deck and promotional text. Warner Bros. Discovery’s own release schedule shows why those titles were available for that sales pitch in mid-May. HBO said season three of “Euphoria” debuted on April 12 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and would roll out weekly across eight episodes. HBO Max said “The Pitt” returned for season two on January 8 and that the medical drama had already been renewed for a third season. (in.mashable.com) ### Which HBO Max deals did Mashable actually point readers to? Mashable listed a Disney+, Hulu and HBO Max bundle starting at $19.99 per month with ads and $32.99 per month without ads. The article said those bundle prices represented savings of 42% and 41%, respectively, against paying for the services separately. (press.wbd.com) The same May 17 guide also highlighted a Hulu base-plan add-on path for HBO Max. Mashable said HBO Max Basic with Ads could be added for $10.99 per month, while the Standard plan add-on cost $18.49 per month. ### Why did “Euphoria” appear so prominently in a deals story? (in.mashable.com) HBO’s March 24 monthly programming release put “Euphoria” season three at the center of its April slate. The company said the eight-episode season would begin April 12 and run weekly, with Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Eric Dane, Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney among the returning cast. (in.mashable.com) Warner Bros. Discovery later said the season-three opener drew 8.5 million U.S. viewers and outperformed the previous season premiere by 44%. The company also said the series had been the No. 1 title on the platform globally since the season-three debut night. Those figures came from a company press release, not an outside measurement firm. (press.wbd.com) ### What is “The Pitt” doing in the same pitch? HBO Max renewed “The Pitt” for a third season on January 7, one day before season two debuted, according to the company. Casey Bloys, chairman and chief executive of HBO and HBO Max Content, announced that renewal at the season-two premiere event in Los Angeles, the press release said. (press.wbd.com) A separate HBO Max release said season two consists of 15 episodes, with new episodes running weekly through an April 16 finale. The company described the show as a medical drama created by R. Scott Gemmill and starring Noah Wyle. ### Did Mashable give readers HBO Max’s own monthly pricing too? (press.wbd.com) Mashable’s guide broke out HBO Max’s direct subscription prices alongside the bundles. The article said Basic With Ads cost $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year, while Standard cost $18.49 per month or $184.99 per year. It also highlighted a student offer of $5.49 per month for Basic With Ads through UNiDAYS verification, which Mashable described as a 50% discount. (press.wbd.com) Those prices matched the consumer-facing framing of the piece: current shows first, then ways to pay less for access. Mashable did not present the article as a review of either series, and it did not add new release-date reporting beyond noting that “Euphoria” was already rolling out weekly. (in.mashable.com) ### What comes next for viewers deciding whether to subscribe now? HBO’s release schedule says “Euphoria” season three began on April 12 with weekly episodes, while HBO Max said “The Pitt” season two premiered on January 8 and has already secured a third season. Mashable’s May 17 guide remains available on its site with the listed HBO Max bundle, add-on and student pricing. (in.mashable.com) (press.wbd.com)