When it comes to great TV shows, HBO Max is the place to be. The streaming service launched in May 2020 and includes some of the best programs around. From new and original series to classic movies and documentaries, HBO Max will have something for everyone.
Some of the most anticipated shows on HBO Max include The Witcher, Dune – The Sisterhood, Tokyo Vice, and Love Life are notable mentions.
These series are sure to keep you entertained all year long. But besides these new shows, HBO Max is home to some of your favorite old all-time favorite shows.
Yet, it can be hard to know which ones are the best with such a big library of TV shows to choose from. So here are 20 of the best TV shows to binge-watch on HBO Max.
The Jinx
HBO Max announced that it acquired the rights to The Jinx. It’s a six-part docu-series about a real estate heir Robert Durst.
The series was a production by Jarecki and Marc Smerling. They also directed and produced the feature film All Good Things about Durst’s life.
The Jinx also met with critical acclaim when it aired on HBO in 2015. In a review for The New York Times, critic Alessandra Stanley said,
“The Jinx is a spellbinding true-crime murder mystery that also happens to be a scathing indictment of the American justice system.”
Inside Amy Schumer
Amy Schumer, the comedian, executive produce and star in an original series for the HBO Max streaming service. Inside Amy Schumer is a sketch comedy series inspired by her Comedy Central series of the same name.
Even so, it is a production that handles social and political issues. Just because Schumer’s known for her frank and unapologetic humor, the show is no different. It also received praise for its honest portrayal of women’s experiences.
Dawson’s Creek
The ever-so-beloved teen drama series Dawson’s Creek is available on HBO Max. The show also aired from 1998 to 2003 on WB Network. The story revolves around the lives of four high school students in the fictional town of Massachusetts.
While in their late twenties, the show focuses on how they navigate love and relationships. On that account, the show’s production is a work of Greg Berlanti. He is also behind popular shows like Riverdale and The Flash, making Dawson’s Creek a hit with fans of such.
Rick and Morty
Rick and Morty is an American adult animated sci-fi sitcom by Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon. Hence, the show worked for Cartoon Network’s late-night programming block, Adult Swim. The series follows the misadventures of sceptical mad scientist Rick Sanchez.
Along with his miserable grandson Morty, they split their time between domestic life and inter-dimensional ventures. Hence, Rick and Morty were also renewed for an unspecified number of seasons, making a debut on HBO Max.
Veep
The entire series ‘Veep’ was available to watch on HBO Max when the service launched in May. The show, which aired on HBO, is a political satire following the stunts of Selina Meyer (Julia Louis-Dreyfus).
A former vice president who becomes president after her boss steps down. The intense drama received critical acclaim, winning many Emmys and Golden Globes.
Nonetheless, it’s also one of the most-watched shows on HBO, with an average viewership of 9 million people per episode.
High Maintenance
High Maintenance is an American comedy web television series by Ben Sinclair and Katja Blichfeld. On September 20, 2016, it also premiered on the web-based video platform Vimeo before HBO Max.
The show follows “The Guy” (Sinclair), a hash deliveryman to clients in New York City. Each episode focuses on one client. And the people and situations that The Guy runs into during his deliveries.
Stath Lets Flats
Stath Lets Flats is a British sitcom that follows the lives of four 20-something friends. The show focuses on a hilarious group of friends trying to make it in the world of property rental. Thus, Stath Lets Flats stars a star-studded cast of James Acaster and Kerry Howard.
The Greek-American Stath goes from being a lowly real estate agent to becoming London’s wealthiest landlord. But along the way, he and his sloppy employees must deal with corrupt tenants and an ever-changing market set-up.
Search Party
The Search Party is a dark comedy mystery series that follows a group of 20-somethings searching for their missing friend. The first season aired in November 2016 and met with critical acclaim from viewers and critics alike.
The show is set in Brooklyn and follows Dory (Alia Shawkat). During the show, she tries to solve the mystery of her friend Chantal’s disappearance. But later, her friends Elliott, Portia, and Drew joined Dory on her search.
Euphoria
Euphoria is an American teen drama mystery series by Sam Levinson, who wrote the pilot. It is based on the Israeli series of the same name by Ron Leshem and Daphne Kleiman. It premiered on June 16, 2019, on HBO.
The show follows a group of high school students navigating love, drugs, and other teenage issues. The cast includes Zendaya, Maude Apatow, Eric Dane, Alexa Demie, Jacob Elordi, and Barbie Ferreira in the lead roles.
Gomorrah
Gomorrah is an Italian crime drama television series by Sky Italia.
It is based on the book Gomorrah by Roberto Saviano. That book is also a nonfiction account of Camorra, a Neapolitan crime associate.
Hence, the series tells the story of five different families. They include the Savastanos, the Di Costanzo, the La Torre, the Matarazzos and the Accardi, as well as the Carracci clan. Moreover, the show also received praise for its accurate portrayal of the Camorra.
Deadwood
Deadwood is an American western series from the 1870s in South Dakota. Yet, the series dramatizes the town’s personal, political, and criminal scheme. The show also features a large ensemble cast, including Timothy Olyphant, Ian McShane, Molly Parker, and Brad Dourif.
The HBO series ran for three seasons from 2004 to 2006, spanning over three seasons and 56 episodes. Moreover, the show focuses on the growth of Deadwood from a small camp to a town with its government.
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm is an American comedy series by Larry David that aired on HBO from October 15, 2000, to September 3, 2011. Interestingly, many episodes were by David, also serving as an executive producer and head writer.
The series stars David as a fictionalized version of himself. And as a semi-retired executive of a TV network struggling to keep his lifestyle while dealing with people annoying him. Hence, all episodes revolve around a single, elaborate running gag or a collection of unconnected sketches.
Chernobyl
Chernobyl received a lot of praise for its accurate and harrowing portrayal of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. The show has also become the most-watched series in HBO’s history, picked up by Sky in the UK.
The Chernobyl disaster occurred on April 26, 1986. It started when an explosion at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant resulted in the release of radioactive material. Later, the disaster killed 31 people immediately and affected thousands more in the long term.
Harley Quinn
Warner Bros. Animation and DC Entertainment produced an all-new Harley Quinn animated series available to stream on HBO Max. The series is also an executive co-production by Justin Halpern, Patrick Schumacker, and Dean Lorey.
The series focuses on Harley’s adventures after she breaks free from Arkham Asylum. She is on her journey to start a new life and cause more mayhem in Gotham City. Yet again, she partners with Poison Ivy and a cast of other characters from the DC universe.
The West Wing
The West Wing is a show that aired from 1999 to 2006 and is now available on HBO max. It follows the daily running of the White House and the fictional President Josiah Bartlet. The show also received praise for its accurate portrayal of American politics and picture of its inner workings.
But despite being off the air for over a decade, the show is still popular. It also ranked #1 on Rolling Stone’s list of the “100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.” Moreover, it inspired many young people to pursue careers in the political platform.
A Different World
A Different World is a spin-off of The Cosby Show’s popular show and aired on NBC for six seasons. The story revolves around the lives of students attending Hillman College, a fictional black college in Virginia.
The show was created as a response to the discrimination that African Americans were facing at the time. It also tackled HIV/AIDS, assault, and drug addiction subjects. On top of that, it featured a diverse cast, which was very rare for TV shows at the time.
Key & Peele
Key & Peele is an American sketch comedy on Comedy Central from 2012 to 2015. It’s a creation by Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele, also starring in the show. The series focuses on the comedic duo’s efforts to make it in Hollywood and their misadventures along the way.
Yet, the show was a massive success and was nominated for five Primetime Emmy Awards. It also spawned several popular catchphrases, such as “I am not a racist,” “I said what I said,” and “Texts from my mom.”
Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley is a popular American sitcom that satirizes the tech industry’s history in the San Francisco Bay Area. The show is set in the fictional town of Piedmont. And it follows the lives of the employees of a company called Pied Piper.
The show also received critical acclaim since its premiere in 2014. Moreover, it was also nominated for several Emmy Awards and its cast. Including a Golden Globe Award for Best Television Series – musical or comedy.
The Other Two
The Other Two is a show on Comedy Central now available on HBO Max as well. It follows the lives of two brothers, one who is a successful actor and the other who is a struggling musician. The show is hilarious!
But it also touches on some serious topics like sibling rivalry and being the “odd man out.” Yet, after its release a few weeks ago, it’s already gotten a lot of buzz. Critics are calling it “hilarious” and “smart.” So if you’re looking for a show to watch, we recommend The Other Two.
Friends
Friends is an American sitcom and a work by David Crane and Marta Kauffman that aired on NBC from 1994 to 2004. The series revolves around six friends in their 20s and 30s living in Manhattan, New York City.
During its original run, the show was also a massive success and developed a cult following. In 2002, TV Guide named Friends The Second Greatest TV Show of all time. Moreover, the series was also nominated for 62 Primetime Emmy Awards. It won the Outstanding Comedy Series award in 2002.
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