There are a variety of movies and shows on HBO Max that offer something for everybody. Thanks to the high-quality streaming service, you can now watch amazing content from the comfort of your home. HBO Max is the top choice when it comes to watching something unique and appealing.
Below are 5 of the best series currently available to stream on HBO Max:
1. Tokyo Vice
Tokyo Vice is a crime drama series that is based on the 2009 book of the same name by Jake Adelstein. The series follows the story of an American journalist, Jake Adelstein, who relocated to Tokyo and has to pass a written exam in Japanese to get the opportunity to join the staff of a major Japanese newspaper. Jake succeeds and becomes the first foreign-born journalist. But when he starts working under a veteran detective in the vice squad, he begins to understand the dark world that lies within the Japanese Yakuza. The show is a must-watch for the fans of crime drama series.
2. The Staircase
A documentary miniseries that revolves around Michael Peterson, a writer who was convicted of murdering his wife Kathleen Peterson, who was found dead at the bottom of the staircase of their home. The show has covered the investigation of the case, which throws the family into a legal battle. The series is very engrossing, and the characters have absolutely nailed their roles in it. A must-watch for crime drama fans.
3. The Gilded Age
The Gilded Age is a historical drama series that is set in the United States during the Gilded Age, the years of 1880s in New York City. The story centers on a young woman who enters New York City’s rigid social dynamic in 1882 and is drawn into the conflicts around the Russell family and the Rhijn-Brook family, and also those faced by the upper and upper-middle-class, the Black upper-class, and the domestic workers that cater to all of their needs. You should watch this show if you like shows with tea parties, fancy balls, backstabbing lady’s maids, and a historical drama.
4. Starstruck
A story of two star-crossed lovers and a pitch-perfect comedy show. The series follows the life of a 20-something woman living in London who works jobs in a cinema and as a nanny. Her world is titled upside down when after a one-night stand on New Year’s Eve, she realizes that she slept with a famous movie star. The story follows the theme of a classic rom-com and manages to give us fuzzy feelings throughout the first season (Yes, it has already been renewed for another season).
5. The Flight Attendant
This is one of the best series on HBO Max. The Flight Attendant is a dark comedy-drama mystery series that revolves around flight attendant Cassie Bowden, who is a reckless alcoholic who drinks during flights and involves in sexual activities with her passengers. One day, when she wakes up in a hotel room with a hangover, she finds the dead body of a passenger lying next to her. She gets involved in the police investigation and tries to find who the killer could be. The limited series should be on the top of your binge-watch list if you’re a fan of thrillers and mysteries.