Let’s face it; there are almost too many streaming services these days. With many now boasting both original and acquired content, it can be almost daunting to try to pick and choose which ones are worth subscribing to and which ones are worth ditching. When HBO announced that it would be creating its own streaming platform,HBO Max, people were understandably skeptical.
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Now thatHBO Maxhas been out for some time, it’s easily been able to become one of the more respectable and recognizable streaming services available. There are plenty of other great streaming services available to audiences, but there are some aspects where HBO Max outshines its competitors.
5User Interface
Being able to easily browse and navigate through a streaming service can almost make or break a service itself, and even some of the most popular services seem to easily screw it up. However, HBO Max keeps it simple. Audiences can easily pick between browsing movies and television series, and in each selection can also easily browse within a number of genres.
There’s no need to awkwardly browse hyper-specific subgenres or only browse a small selection, which services like Netflix tend to resort to. Everything is neat and organized. Audiences can also easily access the search option, and there are even options to browse anything that’s new or about to leave the service. All-in-all, HBO Max makes it easy and accessible for audiences to browse for what they’re looking for.
4Non-Intrusive Ads
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3HBO Max Originals
DC fans with a subscription have already enjoyed the long-awaited “Snyder Cut” ofJustice League, the unique director’s cut of the 2017 film exclusively on HBO Max. There are also plenty of original series worth binge-watching as well;Hacksprovides a hilarious vehicle for actress Jean Smart, with the show sweeping Emmy nominations for its first two seasons.
Other shows, such asThe Flight AttendantandPeacemaker,have also proven to be quite successful. This, of course, isn’t even to mention the massive catalog of HBO shows that have defined television throughout the years, ranging fromThe SopranosandThe Wireto shows likeSuccessionandGame of Thrones.
2Variety of Content
But aside from HBO, there are plenty of other content providers that make HBO Max worth subscribing to. Got kids or animation lovers? HBO Max has access to everything from both Cartoon Network and its adult-themed counterpart Adult Swim.
Into classic movies? HBO Max has plenty from both the Criterion Collection and Turner Classic Movies, supporting films from filmmakers such as Akira Kurosawa and Martin Scorsese.Love anime? HBO Max has an entire catalog of Studio Ghibli movies. Fan of fantasy? Both theHarry PotterandLord of the Ringsfilms (including the extended versions) are on the service.
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What adds to this is the fact that much of this extra content is easily organized. Everything, from Cartoon Network to Studio Ghibli, is organized into its own sections, meaning that if audiences wanted quick access to browse something specific, HBO Max makes that possible. The phrase “there’s something for everyone” has never rung more true.
1New Releases
