Over two decades ago, HBO boldly staked out its own corner of the television landscape with cinematic shows that quickly outshined network dramas. That’s whyThe Sopranos,The Wire, andThe Larry Sanders Showare still fondly remembered today. In the present, HBO is still the high watermark for comedy and drama, with shows likeHouse of the Dragon,The White Lotus, and more keeping the brand alive and well. And although only a few shows are offering new episodes this month, there’s never a bad time to get up to date with the best HBO series streaming right now.
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The White Lotus (2021)
The White Lotusis back for a second season, and the dead bodies are already piling up! This will surely not be good for the Yelp score. While the first season took place at a White Lotus resort in Maui, the second season moves the story to a hotel destination in Sicily. Valentina (Sabrina Impacciatore) is the unfortunate manager who has to deal with these fickle guests, including season 1 veterans Tanya McQuoid-Hunt (Jennifer Coolidge) and Greg Hunt (Jon Gries), a newly married couple. But there’s trouble in paradise and tension between Tanya and Greg when she drags her assistant, Portia (Haley Lu Richardson), along on their “romantic” getaway. Comedy, drama, and possibly murder will ensue.
