You have to “friends” on HBO Max. We swear.
The new service has called for itself as an exclusive broadcast house for Monica, Rachel, Phoebe, Chandler, Joey and Ross, but it has a vast super TV library beyond our “friends”. HBO Max combines original TV screens and videos with hbo’s full library and series from its corporate siblings such as TNT, TBS, and CNN. Therefore, it will locate “Friends”, of course, but also series such as “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown”, “The Sopranos” and the new cartoons “Looney Melodies”.
But while your TV files are deep and exciting, there are many mistakes combined with critically acclaimed and Emmy-winning series. We have decided on the 50 most productive series to see, from truth to documentary, children’s exhibits and dark dramas (classified in alphabetical order).
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1. “Angels in America”
HBO’s 2003 adaptation of Tony Kushner’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, an allegorical look at the AIDS crisis and LGBTQ life in the 1980s, is certainly fascinating. His cast, which includes Al Pacino, Meryl Streep, Patrick Wilson, Mary-Louise Parker, Emma Thompson and Jeffrey Wright, makes it an absolute classic.
2. “Anthony Bourdain: Unknown Parts”
The Travel and Gastronomy Show has been a considered exploration of culture and cuisine, and its 12 seasons, originally broadcast on CNN, have become even more poignant and moving after chef Bourdain’s death in 2018.
3. Franchise “The Bachelor”
While singles and singles in ABC’s truth dating franchise can place love in a desperate position (like millions of viewers), so can hope for the rest of us.
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4. “Band of Brothers” and “The Pacific”
Created through Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg, those two World War II miniseries are exquisite. Like Spielberg’s “Save Private Ryan,” the HBO series captures the epic scale of war, but is mesurized and realistic about viewers’ prices and sacrifices.
5. “Barry”
In HBO’s dark comedy as Batguy’s cape, Bill Hader plays a depressed sicario who discovers a new goal by taking acting categories in Los Angeles. A concept that sounds too much like paintings is a success thanks to Hader; Henry Winkler; and Anthony Carrigan, whose stupid mobster NoHo Hank is a breath of lightness that the screen urgently needs.
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6. “A Black Lady Sketch Show”
Created through Robin Thede and produced through Issa Rae, the HBO series of small but tough comic strips is hilarious on its knees. Its talented Black Lady actresses excel at comics in their reporting and are universal in their humor.
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7. “Being Erica”
In this captivating Canadian series, a woman (Erin Karpluk) who feels she has taken all the wrong possible choices in life is presented to her through a magical “therapist” the possibility of going back in time and replacing them, through those journeys into the past. . doesn’t have the result you want. It may sound corny, but it’s a portrait of an insightful character.
8. “The Big Bang Theory”
The CBS sitcom, starring Jim Parsons and Kaley Cuoco, was the most popular television screen for an explanation of why: its wonderful broad humor and horrific characters are comforting and familiar.
9. “The Boondocks”
With an amazing cast of voices (Regina King!John Witherspoon!) And provocative material, this Adult Swim animated series underestimated extraordinarily when it aired from 2005 to 2014. But I hope your new home on HBO Max, which broadcasts the original seasons and has commissioned two new episodes, will bring Aaron McGruder’s comic eBook adaptation the compliment it deserves.
10. “Chernobyl”
The brilliing of HBO’s historic miniseries, which tells the story of the 1986 nuclear crisis at a power plant in Soviet Ukraine, invades you. “Chernobyl” is never rude or exploitative, but it only explains, and induces anger, trouble and pride. that led to the crisis, and presents those who have tried to mitigate its consequences.
11. “Limit your enthusiasm”
Larry David’s dry metacomedia, in which he performs a fictional edition of himself, is a reliable source of humor for his fans. Every time he returns to HBO for a new season, David is in a position to mock his quirks. neurosis.
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12. “Deadwood”
The masterpiece of a western through author David Milch, which originally aired on HBO for a three-season series criminally short in the 2000s, is one of the most productive television series of all time, and a 2019 revival film did not disappoint.
13. “Doctor Who”
With a time machine, a screwdriver and a brave mind, there are no restrictions on where (or when) the Doctor (currently played through Jodie Whittaker) can take you to this British sci-fi institution.
14. “Doom Patrol”
The most productive superhero display on television right now is this irreverent team exhibit that aired on DC Universe. Starring Alan Tudyk, Brendan Fraser, Timothy Dalton, Matt Bomer and more, the series avoids tired tropes and false optimism for a grainy but not exhausting edition of superheroes.
15. “Enlightened”
If you liked Laura Dern in “Big Little Lies,” I love her sharp and almost crazy role as Amy Jellicoe in this two-season HBO series by author Mike White. A comedy-drama that never goes too far (but goes very, very close), the clever series sees Dern become one of his most productive performances.
16. “The New Prince of Bel-Air”
While an impressive reboot of Will Smith’s flagship comedy on NBC hits the Peacock air service, HBO Max has the original six seasons of the West Philadelphia teen comedy (Smith) (born and raised) moving in with his wealthy parents in California.
17. “Friends”
More than two decades after its creation, “Friends” remains a cultural establishment and a reliable source of laughter and laughter. His long life after broadcasting and cable streaming (he was on Netflix for years before moving to his new HOME HBO Max) brought him to the new generations. It may be a cliché, but it’s great to spend time with our ‘friends’.
18. “Game of Thrones”
In every moment of its 8 seasons and 73 episodes, “Game of Thrones” may be the most productive or worst series on television, but when it was at its peak, there was nothing quite like it. An entire exploration of this complex series shows flawless acting, impressive costumes, and an expansion of our collective concepts of what television can accomplish.
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19. “Girls”
Lena Dunham’s 20-year-old series, Women in New York, which ran from 2012 to 2017, has been debatable and has had artistic ups and downs during its six seasons, but overall, HBO comedy is a clever portrait of what young people like in Obama. -it was economics and culture.
20. “Harley Quinn”
Cuoco provides the ground for this animated edition of dc Comics villain (and antihero) that Margot Robbie came to life on the big screen. As glorious as Robbie’s functionality is, the DC Universe series is a smarter, more dynamic portrait of Harley. , with very good scripts and a perfect cast of supporting voices, as well as Lake Bell, Alan Tudyk and Christopher Meloni.
21. “High Maintenance”
This HBO anthology series features excerpts from New York life from the attitude of its only constant character: an herbal merchant. Regardless of who you visit, the episode is narrow and fun with an original discussion and charming cinematography.
22. “I Can”
British actress and editor Michaela Coel broke up in the United States with her beloved Netflix comedy “Chewing Gum”, but “I May Destroy You” is where she actually triumphs. An imperfect but important examination of sexual assault and consent in fashion world, Cole’s functionality is heartbreaking and vivid.
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23. “Insecurity”
Issa Rae creates a distinctively millennial and hilarious series in this HBO comedy about a black woman in Los Angeles who, as she approaches age 30, begins making decisions in her life, adding her lifelong boyfriend.
24. “In treatment”
HBO’s healing drama is scheduled to be overseen, even though it aired from 2008 to 2010, before we used the term widely. Each episode of this drama sees its lead therapist (Gabriel Byrne) hold sessions with his clients, while seeking his own advice.
25. “John Adams”
Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney present the historic HBO miniseries that gave life to one of the architects of the American Revolution nearly a decade before “Hamilton” did the same (albeit with music) by Alexander Hamilton. Never heavy or congested,” John Adams “is a biographical film that can be part of the story, but it’s a captivating fictional narrative.
26. “The Jinx”
Documentaries about genuine crimes are so widespread and so popular in today’s television culture that they are almost tired and a cliché. But the stunning and horrific story woven through the HBO documentary series in 2015 and the alleged and debatable “confession” to its conclusion make “Jinx”an unprecedented achievement in the genre.
27. “Leave Neverland”
Among the many recent genuine crime documentaries on sexual assault allegations, this one stands out, about two men who accused Michael Jackson of sexual abuse when they were young, Wade Robson and James Safechuck were given a platform on HBO to tell their heartbreaking stories. , and director Dan Reed is uncompromising in capturing the pain and suffering of the men and their families. Hard to watch, it’s also an eye-opening look at the enduring effects of abuse and how the media deals with the accusations that are being opposed by tough men.
28. “The Remains”
Even if the tone of HBO’s incredibly dark series is your style, it’s hard to forget the artistic point of co-creators Damon Lindelof and Tom Perrotta for 3 seasons. Two% of the world’s population disappears without explanation, but history is not a mystery. however, as a result, other damaged people were forced to continue living in a world that makes no sense.
29. “Looney Tunes”
Not only will the old children’s cartoon file be available on HBO Max, but the transmitter has produced new installments that perfectly capture the mania and humor of Bugs Bunny and his friends for the fashion era.
30. “Luther”
Idris Elba is a power of trust as the eponymous detective in this British drama. His functionality and the cat-and-mouse game he plays with psychotic killer Alice Morgan (Ruth Wilson) have echoes of Sherlock Holmes, Elba endorses the “renegade detective” trope.
31. “Mr. Show with Bob and David”
Bob Odenkirk and David Cross are charming, funny and upset in their 1995-98 HBO comic book series, one of the most productive comic books of all time.
32. “THE OC”
With a very productive cast, the right amount of soap opera and a charming Californian décor, “The O. C. “it was the youth drama of the 2000s and remains a deliciously juicy watch.
33. “The Office (United Kingdom)”
Before Steve Carell made us shudder like Michael Scott, Ricky Gervais played David Brent, the king of his own small office, in the British series he co-created.
34. “Oz”
Brutal, shocking and revolutionary, “Oz”, set in a men’s prison, one of HBO’s earliest hits and remains very visual more than 20 years later.
35. “Conspiracy Against America”
A select-story drama with dire warnings about trendy culture, “Plot,” based on Philip Roth’s 2004 novel, chronicles what would have happened in the United States if Franklin Roosevelt had lost the 1940 presidential election to Charles Lindbergh. . Adapted via “The Wire” author David Simon, “Plot” evocatively brings to life a terrifying it could have been.
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36. “Pretty Little Liars”
Although this mysterious and soapy Freeform glides infrequently, the first few seasons are captivating and addictive, spinning sensitive canvases with the mystery of a teenage girl’s disappearance, her friends left and her mysterious stalker.
37. “Pride and Prejudice”
There is no Mr. Darcy as Colin Firth. This miniseries adapting Jane Austen’s outstanding novel, broadcast by PBS in the United States, is the definitive edition of “Pride and Prejudice”, thanks to the functionality of Firth and his faithful but unrestricted translation of the tale from one page to the next.
38. “Robot Chicken”
Stop-motion and tightly developed humor make this Adult Swim series, created through Seth Green, one of the channel’s hits, winning six Emmy Awards and ten seasons on Cartoon Network’s mature programming block.
39. “Samurai Jack”
Another Cartoon Network series with a wonderful adult laugh, “Samurai” is a laugh, captivating, visually ambitious and has an unwavering fan base.
40. “Research Group”
This surreal comedy (which aired on TBS but jumped to HBO Max) is identifiable and infinitely absurd. A 20-year-old group, led by Alia Shawkat (“Arrested Development”), is concerned about the disappearance of a former classmate, leading to hilarious, horrific and morbid discoveries.
41. “Sesame Street”
A 50-year-old man for a reason, there is no such thing as a children’s display like “Sesame Street,” featuring old PBS episodes and new HBO installments.
42. “Sex and the City”
Although possibly a little dated, “Sex and the City” reinterprets a vintage sit-up comedy, either because of magnetism and the performances of its 4 main actors: Sarah Jessica Parker, Cynthia Nixon, Kim Cattrall and Kristin Davis. York would probably have more and less cosmopolitan programs now, but “Sex” still captures the uncertainty of dating, out of love and affection.
43. “The Sopranos”
Hbo’s gangster drama in New Jersey, which has introduced a thousand imitations of antiheroes, has strength (word games) two decades after its debut.
44. “South Park”
Trey Parker and Matt Stone’s adult animated series may not have the same impact on existing Comedy Central episodes as in the mid-2000s, but it remains a generational touchstone and an exclusive satire of American life.
45. “The bulk of it”
Before Peter Capaldi “Doctor Who” and before Armando Iannucci created “Veep”, the two men collaborated on this ferocious British political satire, hilarious and known for involving nearly 50% blasphemy in a given scene.
46. “True Blood”
HBO’s Louisiana vampire series has everything you need: big names (Anna Paquin, Alexander Skarsgord, Joe Manganiello), wild intrigues (hadas!Mediums!Humidity!) And a lot of blood (synthetic or whatever).
47. “True detective”
If you forget the season of below-average moments, HBO’s crime anthology series features two compelling mysteries and two very good castings, for your viewing pleasure. In particular, Mahershala Ali shines in season 3 as a black detective in the 1980s.
48. “Veep”
Part of the bite of political satire faded in the following seasons as our world became more absurd and shocking, but that did not mitigate the sharpness of star Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s performance.
49. “Vigilantes”
The free adaptation of HBO’s graphic novel has become one of author Damon Lindelof’s most productive series, and the “Lost” and “The Leftovers” type is a director. The series has a very good cast, adding Emmy-winning Regina King, Smart Scripts that improve as the season progresses. Lindelof and his writers find unexpected tactics to bring the 1980s superhero story to today’s culture, helping “Watchmen” to oppose the comic eBook formula again.
50. “The Wire”
Considered by many to be the most productive television exhibition of all time, David Simon’s meticulous crime drama is superbly directed and starring Dominic West, Idris Elba and Michael B. Jordan.