# HBO's New Legal Thriller Takes Crown

> HBO's War dethrones Lanterns as top HBO Max hit with 88% Rotten Tomatoes score.
- Title: HBO's New Legal Thriller Takes Crown · Collider | Shortify
- Summary: HBO's War dethrones Lanterns as top HBO Max hit with 88% Rotten Tomatoes score. HBO's War season one becomes HBO Max's number one show with 88% Rotten…
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- Source: Collider — https://collider.com/war-sienna-miller-dominic-west-hbo-legal-thriller-dethrones-lanterns
- Author: Rohan Naahar
- Published: 2026-10-19T22:45:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: hbo, war, sienna miller, dominic west, lanterns, hbo max, rotten tomatoes, season one, legal thriller, hbo max leaderboard, entertainment, culture
## HBO's New Legal Thriller
HBO's War premieres October 1, 2026, with a Certified Fresh 88% Rotten Tomatoes score.

> Taking on courtroom proceedings with stylish flair, this heady drama features captivating performances, biting dialogue, and an entertaining premise that proves all's fair in love and WAR
## Dethrones Lanterns
War takes number one spot on HBO Max leaderboard after Lanterns ends its eight-episode season on October 4.
## Starring Dominic West and Sienna Miller
Dominic West and Sienna Miller star in the divorce storyline of the first season.
## Season One Renewed
War is renewed for a second season starring Kelly Macdonald and Marisa Tomei.
## Created by George Kay
George Kay, creator of Killing Eve and Hijack, develops War as a legal thriller.
## Certified Fresh Score
War achieves 88% Certified Fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes after strong premiere.
## Lanterns Season Details
Lanterns ends its eight-episode season on October 4 with 91% Rotten Tomatoes score.
## HBO Max Leaderboard
War takes number one spot on HBO Max leaderboard over weekend, pushing Lanterns down.
## Rotten Tomatoes Consensus
Rotten Tomatoes consensus states War features captivating performances and biting dialogue.
## Collider Review
Collider's Victoria Luxford notes War's entertainment value lies in its ruthlessness and sleek aesthetic.
## Release Date
War's season one finale is scheduled for November 19, 2026.
## Streaming Availability
War is available on HBO Max before its November 19, 2026 finale.
## Viewership Impact
War becomes HBO Max's top show after dethroning Lanterns and Youth.
## Key takeaway

HBO's War season one becomes HBO Max's number one show with 88% Rotten Tomatoes score after dethroning Lanterns.