HBO easily managed to dispel the conventional wisdom that almost all the series are soap operas and are intended to be watched by housewives, who have a bit more free time than working people.
HBO shows television series of various genres, here you can watch high-budget, intellectual, adventure, youth, family, comedy, horror, post-caliphic films, as well as series in the genre of science fiction or fantasy.
Further in our article, a list of the top ten TV series of the channel is presented.
10. The big little lie | 2017- ...
The dramatic television series began to be shown in 2017, its script is based on the novel of an Australian writer.
The roles in the television series are performed by such leading actresses of our time as Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Zoe Kravitz.
The series received numerous positive reviews from critics, many noted its “freshness”, and he and his actors won several awards.
The plot of the film is set around five families whose members are somehow connected with the murder that occurred at a charity ball.
9. Mildred Pierce | 2011
The mini-series was broadcast for the first time in 2011, based on the novel by James Kane. The main role in it is played by a world-famous actress - Kate Winslet.
The plot of the television series is not intricate, it revolves around the life of a middle-aged housewife, from whom her husband left, but she does not give up, but tries to make her life and the life of her children interesting.
High ratings and positive ratings of critics of the film received largely due to the wonderful game of the actress, playing the role of the main character.
8. Clan Soprano | 1999-2007
American crime drama was shown on the channel from 1999 to 2007. The executive producer and creator of the film is David Chase.
The plot of the television series tells about the vicissitudes of the mafia boss Tony Soprano. Thanks to the new description of the life of the mafia, the attention of spectators and critics was attracted to the film, it contains many frank scenes, violence, and obscene language.
7. Silicon Valley | 2014- ...
The premiere of the comedy series took place in 2014. The plot is based on a story about the development of a business in Silicon Valley (Silicon Valley).
The protagonist is an entrepreneur named Erlich Bachmann, who made a fortune through an airline search application. Later in his house, he creates an incubator for startups. They work in the field of information technology.
All participants in the so-called “club” are too busy creating something new and useful, they don’t have time for romance. The main startups are Richard Hendricks, Dinesh, Gillfoy and Nelson.
The film will appeal to fans of The Big Bang Theory, whose plot developed in the beginning in a similar way, but then turned into a romantic series like Friends.
6. Young dad | 2016
The creator of the dramatic television series is Paolo Sorrentino. The main roles in it were played by such famous actors as Jude Law and Diane Keaton.
The plot of the film unfolds around the life of 47-year-old Cardinal Lenny Belardo, who managed to become Pope Pius XIII. In history, it was one of the youngest popes.
But it was very difficult for him to reach such heights; he was helped by the intrigues of more experienced clergymen who were at war with each other and who were divided into various clans.
5. Sex and the City | 1998-2004
The series combines elements of a comedy genre and melodrama. Its creator is Darren Start. The film consists of six seasons.
The plot is based on the friendship of four women, who are over 30, they do not hesitate to talk among themselves on burning topics, often condemn men and their relationships.
The main roles in this television series are played by such actresses as Sarah Jessica Parker, Christine Davis, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon.
The film has earned rave reviews from viewers, numerous awards. After the end of the series, two full-length films were shot, the heroines of which were the same actresses.
4. The real detective | 2014- ...
The series was shot in the genre of crime drama, it began to be broadcast in 2014. Each of the three seasons of the film has its own story and heroes.
In the first, significant roles went to actors such as Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson and Michelle Monaghan. The series took place in Louisiana.
In the second, the main roles were performed by Colin Farrell, Rachel Macadams, Vince Vaughn and some others. The film took place in California.
In the third season, the plot will unfold in Arkansas.
3. What does Olivia know? | 2014
The mini-series consists of four series. The film describes 25 years of life of the main character named Olivia Kitteridge. She is a former teacher, lives with her husband and son in the city of Crosby.
Each series tells about a particular period of the heroine's life. The main role in the movie was played by Francis McDorman, the role of her husband is actor Richard Jenkins.
2. The world of the Wild West | 2016- ...
The television series was shot in the genre of science fiction, its creators are Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy. The premiere took place in 2016. The plot of the series takes place in a fictional amusement park called the "Wild West World." It serves rich visitors who are given complete freedom of action.
1. Game of Thrones | 2011- ...
The series was shot in the fantasy genre based on the novels of George R.R. Martina. The film was first shown in 2011, the final season will be released in April 2019. Filming of the television series takes place in different countries.
The plot of the film takes place in a fictional world where the struggle for power is ongoing all the time. A huge number of heroes are involved in the television series, several storylines are intertwined, there are also fantastic characters, for example, dragons or white walkers.
The series was shot in a very unusual format, is a high-budget, many performers of the leading roles were awarded prestigious awards.
The film starred Peter Dinkledge, Lena Headey, Nikolai Koster-Waldau, Emilia Clark, Keith Harrington, Sophia Turner, Macy Williams and many others.