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Netflix does indeed have some “hidden” gems. But I’d say that HBO takes the cake for unique shows with consistent quality that are - most importantly - allowed
by Cyph0n 4y ago
Netflix does indeed have some “hidden” gems.
But I’d say that HBO takes the cake for unique shows with consistent quality that are - most importantly - allowed to run to completion. My go-to example is The Leftovers. What kind of network would ever greenlight that kind of show, let alone have it run for three whole seasons to its natural conclusion?
- kranke155 4y agoHopefully this will remain now that HBO has changed hands. HBO quality is really second to none in shows for you know, adults.
- lotsofpulp 4y agoATT has already fired the original crew of HBO executives that curated HBO’s selection, and now that the reality TV show sellers are the bosses, I doubt they will want to take the chances that the old HBO bosses had taken.
- kranke155 4y agoWell wherever the HBO execs end up landing will become the new home for quality TV. It'll unfortunately only be clear in a few years.
- dont__panic 4y agoIronically, they just cancelled Westworld before the intended final season. Not exactly a "consistent quality" show, but HBO does cancel some stuff, too. But it is not nearly as bad as Netflix's track record of killing shows with cliffhanger second-season endings...
- Cyph0n 4y agoI might be in the minority, but I’m impressed that they let it run for so long. Season 1 was peak TV, and it just petered out after that.
- systemicdanna 4y agoLast 2 Westworld seasons were very hard to get excited about. Wouldn’t be surprised if viewership dropped significantly. Netflix likely just calculated that they can buy 50 shows for the price of filming the final season.
- redditor98654 4y agoI discovered a gem yesterday in HBO. The Outsider. Ben Mendelson and a small role from Jason Bateman. Feels like a true detective season well done like the first. How is this show not front and center in the homepage?