HBO is a North American television network known around the world for its iconic television series. At present, the ratings for HBO TV shows such as Game of Thrones, Sex and the City, and True Detective are the highest in television history. What offspring of this channel are worth paying attention to? Top of the best HBO series with rating and brief description - further in the article.
1. "Game of Thrones"
According to the rating in the list of TV series HBO "Game of Thrones" will for a long time occupy a leading position - it is watched by 94% of viewers around the world. This is a free adaptation of George R. R. Martin's cycle of novels “A Song of Ice and Fire,” which tells of a fictional world that closely resembles medieval Europe. There is a struggle between the kingdoms for the main throne. Fantasy narrative is given by dragons, witchcraft, resurrection and the living dead, as well as fictional languages designed specifically for the series - Dotraki, Valyrian and its high dialect. The audience is attracted to the Game of Thrones not only by its spectacle and interesting plot, but also by its extreme frankness, both in erotic scenes and in the brutal shots of murders and violence. The series has been broadcast since April 2011, its final season is preparing for release in 2019. This event is waiting for millions of viewers around the world, which is confirmed by user reviews.
2. "World of the Wild West"
The first season of this series, released in 2016, was the most watched of all the first seasons ever to appear on HBO. The series became a real sensation, it was watched by 95% of viewers around the world, and therefore in the list of the best HBO series rated Wild West is the most popular at the moment. The plot tells of a fictional amusement park created for visiting by the rich. Since this park is inhabited exclusively by android robots, visitors can do anything on its territory without fear of retaliation and condemnation. One of the main roles in the series was played by the famous actor Anthony Hopkins. The second season ended in June 2018, and filming of the third has already begun.
3. "Sex and the City"
Despite the premiere of this series back in 1998, and it ended in 2004, “Sex and the City” is still one of the most iconic and famous works of the HBO channel. This is confirmed by the reviews of the audience. The rating of the series is 78% among viewers around the world. The plot revolves around four friends living in New York, who build their personal lives, careers and discuss many women's and universal problems, pressing issues.
4. "Clan Soprano"
The rating of this drama series is also quite high - 93%. It was broadcast from 1999 to 2007. The plot unfolds around the mafia boss Tony Soprano, talking about his life in the criminal world, in his family and in attempts to maintain harmony with himself. From the very first season, “The Soprano Clan” has gained a very wide audience and many rave reviews from critics, as it has chosen a completely new style of storytelling, unlike all films made before this about the mafia. It raises very serious questions about modern society and what really can be considered moral today.
5. "Young dad"
The first season of this series was released from October to November 2016, the second was announced for November 2019. The plot tells the story of one of the youngest popes in history - 47-year-old Cardinal Lenny Bellardo, who became Pius Thirteenth. He was placed on the throne as a puppet, but turned out to be independent, tough and wayward. He showed all these independent qualities only after ascending the throne. The main role was played by the famous actor Jude Law. The rating of the HBO series Young Dad is 93%.
6. "Underground Empire"
Another series that has remained at the hearing of viewers for the past four years after the end - "Underground Empire." He appeared on the screens from September 2010 to October 2014, but his rating is still 91% of audience sympathy. The plot tells about the creation in Atlantic City of a huge gambling center with clandestine alcohol trade in the midst of Prohibition. The whole story is based on real events. The first episode was directed by Martin Scorsese, and the main role throughout the seasons was played by the famous episodic actor Steve Buscemi.
7. "Deadwood"
The rating on the HBO series Deadwood, shot in the drama western genre, is 90% of viewers worldwide. The first season was released in 2004 and at that time was the highest in the history of HBO. The series ended in August 2006. The plot tells about a city called Deadwood, existing during the gold rush. There are so many criminals and adventurers that murders are not surprising - they are too accustomed to them. A former marshal named Seth Bullock arrives here in the hope of opening a trading shop, but his arrival has an impact not only on trade, but also on the life of the "cesspool" of the local district.
8. The Prison of Oz
The rating of this series is 84% of viewer views worldwide. He tells about the experimental unit of the correctional colony on Ozwald Street, which is abbreviated as the Oz prison. Particularly dangerous criminals are kept here, but the plot unfolds inside an experimental unit called the Emerald City. The viewer gets there along with the main character Toby Beecher. The main essence of this block is that all its prisoners are divided into groups on the basis of religion, nationality, subculture, and so on. The main intrigue is built precisely on the relationship between groups and their war for territory and power. The series was released from 1997 to 2003.
9. "True Detective"
One of the best series of HBO with a rating of 93% was released in 2014 and continues to be broadcast now. It is issued in an anthology format, since the seasons are not interconnected by the characters - only the main plot and some lines of story are similar. The plot of the plot is a brutal murder, bringing together several detectives. The alleged disclosure of the case begins already in the middle of the season, but the viewer understands: since there are still so many episodes ahead, then the detectives have a lot to work on the mysterious case. In the first season, the leading roles were played by the famous actors Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harelson, in the second - Colin Farrell and Rachel McAdams.
10. "Big Little Lies"
The rating of the HBO series closing this list is 94%. The first season was released in 2017; the second season is currently being shot. The series shows a retrospective of the story of the murder that occurred at a school ball in the very first series. The name of the victim is not called until the end of the season, inviting the viewer to build guesses based on previous events. The star's cast of actresses made the series most popular - starring Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman and Reese Witherspoon.