Streaming platforms continue to fight for a bigger slice of the audience by expanding their audiovisual offerings through 2022 and beyond.
HBO has been a strong promoter in recent months, making a bold bet to push back against HBO Max’s main rivals, such as Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+.
In recent months the platform has released new titles and recently aired seasons from other well-known series, keeping the catalog fresh and inviting for subscribers.
This feature looks at the top productions you might enjoy on HBO Max. If you like debating the latest fashion trends with friends, colleagues, and family, you should not miss this post.
1- The city is ours
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David Simon, the creator of The Wire, returns to HBO with screenwriter George Pelecanos for a new crime saga on the streets of Baltimore. The story draws on real events and is inspired by the book by Justin Fenton that chronicles those events. The six-episode miniseries follows the Weapons Tracker Task Force and frequently tests the line between right and wrong through its members.
2- Irma Vep
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Alicia Vikander stars in this reimagining of a vampire-inspired tale that touches on superheroes and zombies. It revisits the ideas of the original film that launched a filmmaker’s career. Olivier Assayas wrote and directed the mid-1990s version. Eight episodes will air weekly through the summer.
3- Ladder
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Based on true events, this entry sits firmly within the true crime trend. Kathleen Peterson appears as a woman whose death occurs under mysterious circumstances on a staircase in 2001. The series, starring Colin Firth, offers dual timelines and contributes to the ongoing reconstruction of events previously explored in other television discussions on streaming platforms.
4- Tokyo Vice
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Michael Mann is producing and directing the premiere episode of a star-studded HBO drama for 2022. The story explores crime and the yakuza in Tokyo, weaving sex and death into a provocative investigative narrative. The series signals a high-tier return for strong audiovisual storytelling, with confirmation of a second season.
5- Tourist
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The premise follows a man who wakes up in a hospital after a car accident with memory loss and no recollection of who he is or what happened. As the story unfolds, time becomes tangled and every clue nudges the plot forward. Jaime Dornan, known for his role in a widely viewed franchise, leads the cast.