Welcome back! Right now, people are taking advantage of numerous streaming options. HBO Max launched in May and I had plenty of time to check it out. Is HBO Max worth your valuable time and money? Keep reading to find out.
Overall, I enjoy HBO Max. However, I might have an unfair advantage compared to the average viewer. I was already subscribed to HBO NOW and the two streaming services are very similar. HBO Max definitely has several perks. First of all, people get a free upgrade for no additional charge if they already had HBO NOW. Both plans cost $14.99 per month, so the free upgrade seems like a great plus. HBO Max literally has the same movies and shows on HBO NOW, except it has a lot more content. It has quite a few more films, including classics and most of the library from Warner Bros. You can also check out several anime movies, family friendly animation, horror, and gritty actions flicks. HBO Max also syndicates television shows from other networks, such as Cartoon Network and The CW. If you enjoy DC superheroes, this streaming service would be a good choice. It has a really big library of DC content. This service also has a few original programs, including a remake of Loony Toons and some standup comedies. More original content is coming in the near future, but expect delays because of the pandemic. The service’s content is vast with high quality and it should appeal to different audiences. HBO Max seems to be getting poor reviews from many people, but I actually like it. Naturally, this streaming service has some negative elements. It’s very disorganized, which is typical of most streaming services. I don’t even find Netflix or Amazon Prime very organized. Hulu and Disney+ probably have the best organization among streaming options. It can be difficult to find movies and shows on HBO Max. You might enjoy quite a few options, but they’re buried in the interface. Primarily, HBO Max showcases its most popular content, new releases, whatever is leaving soon, and anything they’re promoting for the week. Also, the price is extremely bloated. $14.99 is a pretty hefty price for this type of streaming service. It’s worth my time because HBO and Warner Bros. create a lot of my favorite content. But that might not be the case for you. Even Netflix is having a difficult time justifying $12.99 a month because they’re losing so many films and shows. Should you subscribe to HBO Max? That entirely depends on your situation. Most people will only pay for a few streaming services, but some cord cutters like me will invest more. Honestly, I don’t understand why anyone would pay for traditional cable or satellite television anymore. I heard the average cable bill is around $240 every month. That’s insane, but I believe it. Even the streaming versions of cable are way too expensive. Therefore, HBO Max and any number of streaming services are a better option. It depends on your preference for movies and tv shows. HBO Max is good for viewers who enjoy HBO, Warner Bros, Cartoon Network, anime, Turner Classic Movies, action films, DC superheroes, The CW, and family friendly animation. At the moment, it also includes everything from 20th Century, but that will change when their contract expires. 20th Century will ultimately move to Hulu and Disney+. If you don’t care about anything I mentioned, HBO Max isn’t a very good option. Additionally, some people are probably content with Netflix, Amazon Prime, and the Disney+ bundle with Hulu and ESPN+. In that case, you might not need to pay an extra $14.99 per month. On the other hand, you might want to swap out Netflix or Amazon Prime if HBO Max has more content that strikes your fancy. That’s all I have to offer at the moment. Are you thinking about joining HBO Max? Do you already use HBO Max and how well do you like it? Leave a comment. Pretty soon, I’ll write more content about gaming and writing. I haven’t reviewed any streaming films yet, so that’s an option too. You read my post about favorite post-apocalyptic movies. I’ll probably talk about the ones that disappointed me. So, I haven’t decided next week’s post yet, but it’s probably going to be one of these topics. I hope you guys are being safe and sane. Thanks for joining me during this crazy time period and come back soon. You can always find a safe haven on my blog. Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.
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