Just as Interesting as 'THE LAST OF US', These HBO Series are a Must-Watch!

Kapanlagi.com - Written by: Antonia Rucita Nurak

The film streaming service, Home Box Office or known as HBO offers various films and television series that are interesting and shouldn't be missed. Several HBO series come with various genres.

Starting from crime, thriller, sci-fi to drama, they are interesting recommendations for you to watch. One of the HBO series that has caught the attention of film lovers is THE LAST OF US. Yup, this action thriller film is also being widely discussed by Indonesian film enthusiasts.

The series is adapted from a video game with the same title. THE LAST OF US takes place twenty years after modern civilization has been destroyed by a dangerous virus originating from a fungus.

Here are some HBO series recommendations that are just as exciting and interesting to watch besides THE LAST OF US. Curious? Let's check out the list below! 

1. CHERNOBYL (2019)

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CHERNOBYL is a mini-series produced by HBO and Sky Studio, which first aired in May 2019. As the title suggests, this story revolves around the major explosion at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine on April 26, 1986.

This series has also been successful and has won several awards, including the 2020 Golden Globe Award for Best Television Limited Series. This series, based on a true story, is not to be missed.

2. EUPHORIA Season 2 (2022)

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EUPHORIA is one of the series that has managed to attract a large audience. Season 2 of EUPHORIA has become one of HBO's favorite subscriptions.

This series tells the story of Rue, a teenager with various problems such as drugs, violence, romance, and the heavy burden that Rue has to face. As it addresses issues related to teenagers, EUPHORIA has gained attention among millennials. This series is a remake of an old Israeli series with the same title.

3. LOVE & DEATH (2023)

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Next, there is a new series from HBO, LOVE & DEATH, which is based on a true crime case that happened in Texas. The series LOVE & DEATH tells the story of the murder of a woman named Betty Gore.

Betty, who was found dead, was killed with an axe all over her body by her neighbor, Candy Montgomery. Although they had a good relationship and seemingly perfect family lives, they were consumed by frustration due to an affair that led to death.

4. SUCCESSION (2018)

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SUCCESSION returns with its fourth season, which has aired on HBO. This series tells the story of a seemingly good relationship between a father and his children, but there are many dramas and secrets hidden among them.

SUCCESSION focuses on the story of family, wealth, power, and politics centered around the Roy family, a conglomerate family that controls a media company. Besides the interesting characters portrayed in this series, the complex and unpredictable conflicts make it a series that shouldn't be missed.

5. THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE (2022)

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THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE is an HBO series adapted from the bestselling book of the same title written by Audrey Niffenegger.
This series revolves around the marriage life of a librarian named Henry de Tamble and his wife, Clare Absire.

Although they are a happy couple, their love story is complicated and filled with struggles. Henry, who possesses a special gene, can time travel without realizing it. They have to work together to maintain their marriage amidst the disruptions caused by Henry's time travels, even though they are done unconsciously.

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