Streaming services have become the main source of TV entertainment since cable has slowly begun dying out. Besides the standards like Netflix and Hulu, television networks have also gotten in on the game. HBO Max has been streaming and producing shows for a while now, including hits like Friends, Euphoria, and Julia. These are HBO’s most popular shows of 2022 so far.
**All shows included have released a season this year. All ranking and chart information comes from Flix Patrol.
9 'The Staircase' Is A Miniseries With An All-Star Cast
The Staircase is a crime docuseries based on the story of Michael Peterson and his family, following the untimely and suspicious death of his wife. This show stars well-known entertainers like Colin Firth, Sophie Turner, Toni Collette, and Patrick Schwarzenegger. The HBO hit released its first series this year, airing the first three episodes on May 5th and continuing the story with one episode a week.
8 'The Flight Attendant' Season 2 Started Airing Last Month
After a two-year break, The Flight Attendant resurfaced with season two this spring. The Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco takes center stage with Zosia Mamet in this dramedy, bringing a new sense of mystery and dark comedy to viewers. This time around, the main character finds herself intertwined with an international murder mystery after being brought under the wing of the CIA.
7 'Tokyo Vice' Starring Ansel Elgort Is A Spring Favorite
Ansel Elgort stars in HBO’s newest crime drama, Tokyo Vice. This series is based on a true story, following the life of an American journalist named Jake Adelstein as he visits Japan in an attempt to plug into the Tokyo Police department. Episode one premiered the first week of April and the season finale has already released, so the whole show can be binged in one sitting.
6 'Superman & Lois' Is The 10th Most Watched Show On The Network
While the CW Network is the producer, Superman & Lois is ranked as the 10th most watched television series on HBO Max. Tyler Hoechlin and Bitsie Tulloch were cast as Superman and Lois, respectively. This superhero drama is currently in its second season, gearing up to release episode twelve at the end of this month. This DC Man of Steel and his journalist lady are fighting monsters and facing challenges, staying true to the comics’ original intent.
5 'Raised By Wolves' Released Its Second Season In February
Raised by Wolves originally debuted in 2020, but just came back this year with its second season. This television series is a sci-fi show that follows a dystopian world in which difference of religion is threatening to tear apart the human colony. To try and survive this threat, two androids were given the responsibility of taking a human child to a mysterious and previously uninhabited planet for the best chance of growth.
4 'Winning Time: The Rise Of The Lakers Dynasty' Is A Sports Series
Taking a turn from drama into the world of sports, Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty started airing this spring. This show takes a (somewhat dramatized) look into the rise of the LA Lakers legends Dr. Jerry Buss and Magic Johnson during the 80s. John C. Reilly and Quincy Isaiah portray the glitz and glamour from their characters' times on the rise.
3 'The Gilded Age' Is Ranked #7 Overall For HBO Shows
One of HBO’s new dramas is The Gilded Age, starring Christine Baranski, Louisa Jacobson, and Carrie Coon. Season one just released, and it introduces viewers to a young woman who moved from Pennsylvania to New York City with her aspiring-writer accomplice after the death of her father. Staying true to what life was like during the Gilded Age, they endure struggles as they face major economic changes.
2 'Peacemaker' Made Its Debut This Year
Peacemaker is a new action series that is heavily threaded with comedy. John Cena stars as the titular character, a hero who fights for peace… but does anything it takes to achieve it. The show released episodes every week from January to February, allowing fans to now view the whole season from start to finish on the HBO Max network.
1 'Euphoria' Is The Most Popular Show On The Network
The most popular TV series produced by HBO this year is the drama series Euphoria. After waiting three years, the show finally came out with season two, continuing the storyline of struggling teenager Rue and her friends, who are facing issues of their own. Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, and Sydney Sweeney delivered intense performances, leading fans to quickly watch through the newest episodes.
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