One of them has even been turned into a popular meme.
HBO has more than just Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon in its arsenal. The network has a lot of cool projects, of which we want to highlight three cult projects. They not only have a cool story, they are all of great importance to the network.
“Prison “OZ””, 1997-2003
This is the first HBO drama series with a running time of one hour. A distinguishing feature of the project is that there are no protagonists or good characters. All the characters are criminals who only think of themselves. In order to survive, they are willing to trap, betray and even kill someone who was their ally yesterday.
Unlike Hollywood’s “The Shawshank Redemption” and “The Green Mile,” “OZ” doesn’t romanticize the prison theme. On the contrary, the series brutally brings the viewer back to reality. Everything is shown here without embellishment, and such a bold decision paved the way for future HBO hits.
“Curb Your Enthusiasm”, 2000
Remember the meme “Directed by Robert B. Weide”? That’s where this screensaver comes from. But the show isn’t legendary just for that reason. It’s also the longest-running series in HBO history. It’s 12 seasons long and still, few people have heard of this comedy. And it wasn’t until now, when the show ended its 24-year run that viewers started talking about it. And that’s largely because of an internet joke.
Briefly about the plot: a neurotic screenwriter settles business with Hollywood. This sitcom, in which Seinfeld author Larry David plays himself, is called the cringe standard in the best sense of the word. It ridicules many subjects that are taboo in society, so if you are a fan of atypical humor, you will definitely like it.
“Brothers in Arms”, 2001
When it premiered, the series became the most expensive in history. The budget was $125 million, which allowed for almost a year of filming on location, with huge extras, authentic costumes and weapons. There is no censorship here, so the creators managed to show all the horrors of war in every detail. By the way, Tom Hanks was one of the directors and screenwriters.
The series was so successful that HBO became a kind of forge for the most important miniseries of the 2000s. Moreover, with top actors in leading roles. One of the clearest examples is ‘Angels in America’.
Source: Popcorn News
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