Is "Best Shows on HBO Max" Actually Just The Same Six Shows We've Been Watching Since 2021? Yes, Yes It Is.
MEME HISTORIAN’S ANALYSIS: The irony here is deliciously cynical. Every six months, a new "listicle" or trending thread claims to reveal the "best shows on HBO Max" (now just "Max")—and yet, the top five are always "Succession," "The Sopranos," "The Wire," "Barry," and "House of the Dragon." The funny side? We’re all pretending to be shocked that HBO’s library hasn’t been magically revamped by 50 new bangers in 2024. It’s the streaming equivalent of your friend who swears they’ve "found the best new pizza place," and it’s always Domino’s. The viral truth: We’re all just here for the comfort of rewatching Logan Roy yell at people.