The best TV shows on HBO Max

When it comes to TV offerings, HBO Max has a huge range to choose from. From classic HBO classics to must-see sitcoms and shows from across the pond.

We have put all the television programs on the platform under the microscope and selected all the essentials to discover. If you prefer a night out with a movie, we’ve also curated a similar list of the best movies on HBO Max.

If you haven’t signed up to the platform yet, HBO Max costs $15.99 per month for ad-free content and $9.99 per month for ad-supported content. There are also a number of discounts you can get on HBO Max and even ways to get it for free.

The last of us

The Last of Us is the television adaptation of the popular game about a fungal pandemic that has devastating effects on the world. Joel is a jaded survivor who lost all hope in humanity after losing a loved one. He is forced to travel with the young girl Ellie as they search for a cure. The show is true to its source material and will leave you on the edge of your seat. Read our thoughts on the pilot here.

Friends

We couldn’t write this list without including one of Warner Bros.’ most popular sitcoms. Friends explores the dynamic between six young adults living in New York. They all try to succeed in their careers and love lives, but end up encountering many stumbling blocks along the way – but at least they know each other.

Doctor Who

Is it corny? Safe. But if you like science fiction, you should give Doctor Who a try, especially the Tennant era. The show follows a Time Lord who travels through space in a blue phone booth (AKA the Tardis), battling intergalactic threats such as the Daleks and Cybermen with the help of many companions.

Dragon House

The Game of Thrones prequel, House of the Dragon, kicks off as the Targaryen Civil War, also known as the Dance of the Dragons, approaches. King Viserys I holds the Iron Throne, but various claims to power threaten to tear his family and dynasty apart. Currently, only one season is available, but HBO Max also has all Game of Thrones episodes in its library.

Calm your enthusiasm

This unscripted comedy series follows a fictionalized version of comedian, writer, actor and director Larry David, co-creator of Seinfeld. It shows the hilarious (and often cringe-as-hell) situations the comedian finds himself in around Los Angeles with his family, friends, strangers, and other celebrities.

Veep

Veep is the American adaptation of The Thick of It from the BBC, but it stands on its own. It follows Selina Meyer, a fictionalized version of the Vice President of the United States, as she attempts to leave her mark on government but ends up embroiled in the day-to-day political drama with the White House.

Last week tonight with John Oliver

Want to get the inside scoop on a political/social issue without digging through numerous press articles? Last Week Tonight with John Oliver explores a hot topic each week in tons of detail, all while poking fun at the subject matter. The show discussed everything from politics to taxes and even had an interview with Edward Snowden in Russia.

real detective

True Detective is an anthology, non-linear crime drama, with each season containing its own narrative and setting. If you start from the beginning, you’ll follow two Louisiana State Police detectives as they try to chase a serial killer for 17 years.

Its dark materials

Based on Phillip Pullman’s Northern Lights trilogy, His Dark Materials follows young orphan Lyra as she sets out on a mission to find her friend Roger, in an alternate world in which humans have animal companions called demons, who are manifestations physical aspects of a person’s soul. .

Whose line is it anyway?

Comedy fans rejoice, as all 15 seasons of the American version of Whose Line are now available to stream on HBO Max. This improv show has a rotating panel of four actors who compose scenes and songs based entirely on word suggestions and prompts. We guarantee you will be in the points.