As we cheerfully wrap up the month of July, you may want to end with a bang by binge-watching some cinematic gems on Showmax. We have curated the best HBO shows for you to binge-watch this weekend. Let’s dive in!
The Last of Us (S1)
What happens when an outbreak of a fungus transforms humans into aggressive creatures? Find out by watching The Last of Us airing on Showmax.
The Last of Us follows the story of a smuggler who takes charge of a 14-year-old girl “Ellie” who is immune to the virus across the country to a militant group called Fireflies with the hope of getting a vaccine that could help control the global pandemic.
Although fictional, The Last of Us is a worthy contemporary on how humanity has changed through the behaviours and attitudes of the characters. With a gripping storyline that combines elements of love, loss, survival and trust. The Last of Us is a must-watch for everyone.
Succession (S4)
Created by award-winning screenwriter-cum-producer Jesse Amstrong, Succession dives deep into the dynamics of the Roy family, owners of Waystar RoyCo.
Succession tells the story of Waystar RoyCo an acclaimed global media conglomerate and the battle for who controls the company, especially as family patriarch Logan Roy’s health declines, forms the major premise of the show.
If you love a good family drama, then you want Succession on your must-watch list. Start your day learning all the power moves you need by binge-watching all seasons of Succession on Showmax today.
The White Lotus (S2)
Created by award-winning production designer Mark White, The White Lotus won the Outstanding Anthology series award in 2022.
The comedy-drama series follows the story of various guests and staff members at White Lotus Hotel Hawaii, as they spend a week together trying to have the best vacation possible, whatever the cost.
The White Lotus is a must-watch for hoteliers as it is filled with lessons on how to effectively service guests.
House of the Dragon
Who doesn’t love a good drama series starring Emily Carey? However, House of the Dragon is not just another feel-good drama from the acclaimed actress. Rather, it’s an honest yet lighthearted story of the Targaryen civil war with King Viserys.
House of the Dragon follows the story of a devastating war of succession known as “Dance of the Dragons” and events leading to the beginning of the decline of House Targaryen.
Everybody can resonate with the theme of this series as it focuses on jealousy, rivalry, inheritance and jockeying for position.
Yellowjackets
Loosely inspired by both the Dooner party and the 1972 Andes Flight Disaster. Yellowjackets tells the narrative of a team of talented New Jersey high-school girls’ soccer players who survive a plane crash deep in the Ontario wilderness.
Will they survive in the wilderness? Find out by watching Yellowjackets on Showmax.
Yellowjackets appeal to everyone as it opens our eyes to the benefit of insects far and around humans.
These and many more HBO shows you can binge-watch on Showmax for as low as NGN1,200.
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