Max arrived in Europe with all its advantages. Which includes a wide, rich and interesting selection of titles that cover the best of several studies. But, without a doubt, one of his most interesting offerings is a direct tribute to the history of television. Much more, to the all-important golden age, that transformed the series into one of the most successful and fastest growing formats in recent years.
These are, of course, the best HBO productions, which now add to the Max catalogue, some with their complete seasons. A journey through a time of special importance in the world of the small screen. One that encompasses several of the most important stories and characters in recent decades. It is a compilation that recognizes not only the relevance of the arguments it contains, but, cOver time, they have become true treasures of pop culture.
To prove it, we leave you seven award-winning series that you can watch right now on Max. From one of the fundamental productions of contemporary fantasy to, perhaps, the best recreation of the Second World War in three decades. The collection is a careful look at what the serial format means for today’s entertainment and its significance in the future.
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Game of Thrones
With eight complete seasons, the series, winner of 59 Emmy Awards, remains one of the most awarded in the world of entertainment. But, also, an emblematic production to understand the evolution of series on the small screen and as a long-range phenomenon.
The book series adaptation Song of ice and fire by George RR Martin, is not only the recreation of a vast and complex universe that spans across decades and different scenarios.
Also, it is a faithful representation of human nature, with its dark and bright aspects. The result is a founding story, which lays the foundations for all types of productions and covers a map of situations and characters of mythical complexity. Currently, you can enjoy all its chapters in the Max catalog.
The Dragon House
Of course, a phenomenon like Game of Thrones, left the door open in his wake to continue the central trunk of his stories. What happened with The House of the Dragon, the series that adapts the 2018 book Fire and Blood. Deserving of the Golden Globe for best drama series in its first season, the production is 172 years old of the birth of the legendary Daenerys Targaryen, played in fiction by Emily Clarke.
But in addition to delving into the fictional continent of Westeros, the series details everything that happened during the Dance of Dragons conflict, which pitted two factions of the powerful Targaryen family against one another. Which caused a bloody conflict that devastated the kingdom and significantly decimated the powerful clan of dragon riders. Currently, you can enjoy the first season while you wait for the second season to premiere on June 16.
Chernobyl
The 5-episode miniseries, winner of Best Miniseries or TV Movie at the Golden Globe in 2020, is the adaptation of the book Voices from Chernobyl by Nobel Prize winner Svetlana Aleksievich. Which makes an exploration into a trustworthy and heartbreaking document. This, because the recreation of the events that surrounded one of the most dangerous nuclear accidents in history, is as moving as it is terrifying.
In particular, because the series does not hide the seriousness of the event. Nor, the implications it had on the society of the now ghost city of Chernobyl and the entire world. But specifically, the miniseries pays tribute to the men and women who risked their lives to prevent a greater disaster. You can find the entire production on Max.
fargo
In 1996, Joel Coen directed a film that is fundamental to understanding cinema today. Fargo, with its cynical, slow and excessive tone, surprised. But it also showed that the look at gender not to go from a singular conception based on the complexity of its characters, It worked as a new perspective on the great classic stories.
The series of the same name, based directly on Coen’s premise, proves it. With five seasons and five chapters, the production tells different stories, from a cruel, biting point of view and with a disturbing sense of humor.
They all have a point in common. An inexplicable crime, especially violent and without clear answers, that occurred in the American Midwest. The above gives it a personality that, without completely distancing itself from the film, recreates its best points. Something that earned him the award for best dramatic miniseries in the 66th edition of the Primetime Emmy Awards
True Detective
Another anthology for the list and one of the best in the history of pop culture. Since its first season — for which it won five awards — True Detective became a combination of not to go with supernatural elements, which amazed by its macabre subtlety. The different seasons have maintained their essence and although They move away from the first and remembered story, they maintain their narrative in the same setting.
They are all about a duo of detectives with a complicated past who must face their own demons to solve an impossible crime. The production, which is distinguished by its brilliant scripts and dark aesthetics, premieres its fourth season this year.True Detective: Polar Night and starring Jodie Foster, broke audience records and recalled the best of the production. Whether you are a fan or just starting this journey, you can enjoy the complete installments in the Max catalog.
The Sopranos
Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) has serious anxiety problems. And reasons are not lacking. In addition to keeping his family afloat, he must run New Jersey’s criminal world. And of course, stay alive. With 21 Emmy Awards in tow, what is considered the best series in history marked a milestone for several different reasons. Not only did it completely change the perspective on the mafia and its members.
Also, he managed to successfully mix a violent story with another clever and well-told enough to make people laugh and surprise. The result is a high-quality work that, since its premiere in 1999, broke molds and created characters that still mark a before and after in the world of entertainment.
blood brothers
In 2001, Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks joined forces to produce a story that pays tribute to the members of Easy Company of the 506th United States Army 101st Parachute Infantry Regiment.
Unsung heroes who contributed their efforts to the Allied victory also found themselves in the middle of extremely serious situations. What Blood Brother narrates with meticulous detail and moving subtext. If war stories are your thing, this multi-award-winning gem is at your disposal at Max.
