It may not have the shine it once did , but Max ( previously HBO Max ) is still home to some of the best TV shows of the past 25 years, from The Sopranos and The Wire to Game of Thrones and The Leftovers . Max has gotten into the original content game too, with highly acclaimed series like Hacks , Station Eleven , and The Staircase ( the owl did it !). So even if you’ve watched all of the HBO classics, there’s more to devour.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of the “it’s not TV” cable network or a Max newbie trying to figure out where to start, the shows below should give you plenty upon which to feast your eyes. Looking for more recommendations? Head to WIRED’s guide to the best TV shows on Netflix , the best TV shows on Amazon Prime , the best TV shows on Disney+ , and the best TV shows on Hulu . If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission.
This helps support our journalism. Learn more . House of the Dragon While it would be silly to think any series could replicate the cultural behemoth that was Game of Thrones , House of the Dragon does a pretty admirable job.
Especially if you wished its predecessor had more dragon action. This prequel series, which is set approximately 200 years before Game of Thrones , is all about discord within House Targaryen and the beginning of the end of that ruling family’s dynasty. Just like GoT , there’s enough sex, violence, backstabbing, family dysfunction, and dragons to fill that Sunday night vo.