The Absolute Best Sci-Fi TV Shows on HBO Max (2023)

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What is the best series on HBO Max currently? ›

The best shows on HBO offer something for everybody. Watch dramas like Succession, fantasy epics like House of the Dragon and Game of Thrones, comedies like Veep and Hacks, gripping documentaries and stand-up specials.

Netflix wins for new originals, but HBO's got game and quality. The first thing to know about HBO Max is that it has everything on HBO. That includes not only Game of Thrones but every newer show, including Euphoria, Winning Time and The Gilded Age.

One Piece is the most-watched show in the world (according to TV Time) As for One Piece, the pirate-themed anime adventure is one of the biggest anime series in history, adapted from one of the biggest manga series in history.

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Most watched broadcasts of all time

Of the 30 most-watched broadcasts, 29 are Super Bowls. Super Bowl XLIX, with 114.4 million viewers, is number one.

Is there any good sci-fi series on Netflix? ›

The biggest difference between HBO Max and HBO is what you can stream. HBO Max. Stream HBO, plus SO much more. Stream all of HBO together with a collection of classic TV favorites, even more blockbuster movies, and new Max Originals.

Both platforms have original content, but HBO Max has more shows from other networks, including the entire catalog of Friends. While Showtime has a generous 30-day trial period, HBO Max no longer offers a free trial.

We believe the answer is yes. At $14.99 a month for its top plan, HBO Max is not the cheapest streaming video service out there. When stacked next to Disney Plus, though, we think it will likely provide you with a better and more consistent entertainment experience.

HBO Max US subscribers

HBO and HBO Max reached 50 million US subscribers in Q2 2022, putting it about 20 million behind Netflix.

What is the highest watched series 2022? ›

'Stranger Things' Was Most-Streamed TV Show in 2022.

Netflix's smash hit Stranger Things was the most-streamed program of 2022, with viewers tuning in for 52 billion minutes last year as audiences increasingly opted for streaming platforms' original content, according to ratings firm Nielsen.

The Oscars regained its longtime title as the year's most-watched entertainment telecast, at 17.6 million viewers, a year after it didn't even make the top 100 in 2021.

Highest-grossing sci-fi film franchises and film series

Star Wars sits top with a total gross of $10.3B, while Avatar has the best average of any science fiction series at $2.5B.

Harry Potter Tops the List. If you guessed Harry Potter to be the top-selling series of all time, then you would have been right. The seven-book series has gone on to sell over 500 million copies.

Based on revenue estimates, the Star Trek franchise, created by Eugene Wesley "Gene" Roddenberry (USA, 1921–1991), is the most successful science-fiction brand originating on TV, worth in excess of $6 billion.

Who are the big 3 of science fiction? ›

For many years Clarke, Robert Heinlein, and Isaac Asimov were known as the "Big Three" of science fiction. Clarke was a lifelong proponent of space travel. In 1934, while still a teenager, he joined the BIS, British Interplanetary Society.

Arthur C Clarke at 100: still the king of science fiction.

According to TheWrap, HBO has quietly removed its erotic "after dark" movies and series. The cable network used to feature adult content like "Taxicab Confessions," "Real Sex," "Cathouse," and some "soft-core" feature films.

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Paramount Plus allows you as the viewer to enjoy live TV but also gives you an extensive library of movies and on-demand shows to fall back on. As far as content goes, HBO Max is known for the quality of its catalog, including many elite shows and must-watch movies.

Prime members can sign up for HBO Max for $14.99 per month, the same price as through other platforms, through the Prime Video app or by visiting amazon.com/channels/hbomax.

In terms of price alone, STARZ is the better deal. There is only one plan to choose from and it is ad-free. HBO Max only costs a dollar more a month than STARZ, but that's for the ad-supported version. If you want an ad-free experience, you'll need to pay an additional $5/month.

HBO Max is cheaper than Hulu as viewers can unlock and access hit TV shows and movies like Game of Thrones. The Hulu HBO Max add-on plan allows viewers full HBO streaming access to HBO live channels, on-demand shows, and exclusive HBO movies. Subscription of HBO Max add-on Hulu provides single-platform streaming.

While you can choose to purchase the HBO Max subscription through the app, it's faster, easier, and provides an overall stronger viewing experience to do it through Hulu. For the quality of your viewing experience alone, it's worth paying the extra $5 through Hulu's plan instead of the base HBO Max subscription price.

What to watch on HBO Max September 2022? ›

This July on HBO and HBO Max will play host to a new season of “Tuca & Bertie,” “FBOY Island,” and much more can't-miss TV and film. After “Top Gun: Maverick,” audiences can watch Miles Teller in the comedy film “That Awkward Moment” on July 1.

HBO Max

But while nothing is official, the name “HBO Max” is very likely going to change in 2023. That's partially because, after spending 2022 taking content off its signature streamer, WBD plans to actually start expanding the platform's offering in 2023.

As for original series, a few returning shows come back this August, including the “Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Detroit Lions” and “Industry.” Notable library titles coming to HBO and HBO Max this month include Academy Award Winner “Belfast,” “Ex Machina,” “Love & Basketball,” and “The Notebook.”

What should I binge watch 2022 right now? ›

The biggest difference between HBO Max and HBO is what you can stream. HBO Max. Stream HBO, plus SO much more. Stream all of HBO together with a collection of classic TV favorites, even more blockbuster movies, and new Max Originals.

HBO Max has all of HBO's content in addition to original content only on HBO Max and content from a variety of Warner properties. That means it has everything the HBO app offers in addition to a whole lot more. In fact, HBO Max has more than twice as much content as the HBO app.