matthew rhys fans are about to feel a price hike in their streaming bills as HBO Max announces a subscription increase tied directly to the actor's new series. The premium service is raising monthly fees by $2 to offset production costs for his critically acclaimed drama, meaning your wallet takes a hit just to keep up with his latest role. This change, effective next month, comes as streaming giants pass celebrity paychecks to consumers, so prepare to pay more for your binge-watching fix or cut the cord to save cash.