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Originally a private cable network, then a premium cable channel, then a mini-network of specialized and dedicated channels, HBO has evolved into a powerhouse of original content production. Game of Thrones is its most obvious success story. But series like Deadwood, The Sopranos, Westworld, True Detective, The Wire, Sex and the City, Girls, and many more have made the network a strong contender in the crowded streaming landscape. With the launch of HBO Max, the network’s offerings have been paired with major titles from Warner Bros., DC, Studio Ghibli, and more. The Verge can help you sort through HBO’s new content and follow its evolving business model as it looks for its next Game of Thrones.

And the Emmy goes to...And the Emmy goes to...
Charles Pulliam-Moore
Psst… you can watch House of the Dragon for free on YouTube right nowPsst… you can watch House of the Dragon for free on YouTube right now
HBO Max and Warner Bros. Discovery seem to be on fire, and that’s on purpose

The plan is to make a lot of money as cheaply as possible

Alex Cranz
HBO calls House of the Dragon its biggest premiere ever, with nearly 10 million US viewersHBO calls House of the Dragon its biggest premiere ever, with nearly 10 million US viewers
Nathan Fielder’s The Rehearsal is getting a second seasonNathan Fielder’s The Rehearsal is getting a second season
Our first glimpse of HBO’s The Last of Us TV show is hereOur first glimpse of HBO’s The Last of Us TV show is here
House of the Dragon premiere crashes HBO Max streaming, mostly on Fire SticksHouse of the Dragon premiere crashes HBO Max streaming, mostly on Fire Sticks
HBO Max drops 200 Sesame Street episodes from its catalogHBO Max drops 200 Sesame Street episodes from its catalog
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max is nearly matching its Prime Day pricingAmazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max is nearly matching its Prime Day pricing
HBO Max is offering 30 percent off a one-year subscription for new and returning subscribersHBO Max is offering 30 percent off a one-year subscription for new and returning subscribers
Warner Bros. Discovery cuts around 70 jobs at HBO MaxWarner Bros. Discovery cuts around 70 jobs at HBO Max
HBO Max will be replaced next year by a new service combined with Discovery PlusHBO Max will be replaced next year by a new service combined with Discovery Plus
HBO Max might get maimed

And with it goes some of the good TV

Alex Cranz
HBO Max’s $90 million Batgirl movie is headed to the vaultHBO Max’s $90 million Batgirl movie is headed to the vault
Richard Lawler and Alex Cranz
Now you can rewatch Game of Thrones in 4K on HBO MaxNow you can rewatch Game of Thrones in 4K on HBO Max
Harley Quinn’s sexy season 3 puts the important things like love, trust, and Poison Ivy first

In Harley Quinn season 3, everybody loves Poison Ivy

Charles Pulliam-Moore
Streaming video apps all look the same nowStreaming video apps all look the same now
The Duolingo owl wants to teach you even more of Game of Thrones’ High ValyrianThe Duolingo owl wants to teach you even more of Game of Thrones’ High Valyrian
You might be able to bundle HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video again soonYou might be able to bundle HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video again soon
New AT&T subscribers will no longer get HBO Max (or any other video service)New AT&T subscribers will no longer get HBO Max (or any other video service)
HBO Max canceled Raised by Wolves after two seasonsHBO Max canceled Raised by Wolves after two seasons
Our Flag Means Death is setting sail for a heartbreaking season 2Our Flag Means Death is setting sail for a heartbreaking season 2
True Detective’s fourth season is going to the Arctic with Jodie Foster as the leadTrue Detective’s fourth season is going to the Arctic with Jodie Foster as the lead
House of the Dragon’s latest trailer brings Westeros’ most powerful houses togetherHouse of the Dragon’s latest trailer brings Westeros’ most powerful houses together
HBO and HBO Max added 13 million subscribers last year, as Netflix’s growth slowedHBO and HBO Max added 13 million subscribers last year, as Netflix’s growth slowed
WarnerMedia and Discovery have completed their mega-streaming mergerWarnerMedia and Discovery have completed their mega-streaming merger
HBO Max is getting a better Apple TV app, finallyHBO Max is getting a better Apple TV app, finally
WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar announces exit as Discovery deal nears closeWarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar announces exit as Discovery deal nears close
Game of Thrones spinoff House of the Dragon premieres August 21stGame of Thrones spinoff House of the Dragon premieres August 21st
HBO Max adds a shuffle button to help you find something to watchHBO Max adds a shuffle button to help you find something to watch
The Flight Attendant’s season 2 trailer promises a turbulent spycraft turnThe Flight Attendant’s season 2 trailer promises a turbulent spycraft turn
HBO Max and Discovery Plus will merge into one appHBO Max and Discovery Plus will merge into one app
The Batman is getting an HBO Max spinoff about the PenguinThe Batman is getting an HBO Max spinoff about the Penguin
HBO Max will soon begin streaming US soccer matchesHBO Max will soon begin streaming US soccer matches
Best Picture nominee Drive My Car hits HBO Max this March to emotionally ruin youBest Picture nominee Drive My Car hits HBO Max this March to emotionally ruin you
AT&T CEO suggests Netflix’s price hike is great news for HBO MaxAT&T CEO suggests Netflix’s price hike is great news for HBO Max
Dune, The Matrix, and Succession boost US-based HBO and HBO Max subscribers to 46.8 millionDune, The Matrix, and Succession boost US-based HBO and HBO Max subscribers to 46.8 million
HBO Max monthly plans are 20 percent off for a limited timeHBO Max monthly plans are 20 percent off for a limited time
HBO Max is doing great, according to HBO MaxHBO Max is doing great, according to HBO Max
Canada’s Cineplex closes more theaters as omicron spreadsCanada’s Cineplex closes more theaters as omicron spreads

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