Eight HBO series praised for having no bad seasons

Movieweb published 13 minutes ago a list naming eight HBO series the outlet says never had a bad season.

The piece argues HBO has a reputation for shows that sustain quality across seasons and highlights: Six Feet Under (2001-2005), The Leftovers (2014-2017), The Wire (2002-2008), Hacks (2021–Present), Veep (2012-2019), Barry (2018-2023), The Sopranos (1999-2007), and Succession (2018-2023). It summarizes why each made the list, noting elements such as Six Feet Under’s use of death to explore life, The Leftovers’ embrace of mystery, The Wire’s multilayered portrait of institutions, Veep’s political satire, Barry’s genre blending, The Sopranos’ psychological depth, and Succession’s escalation of stakes and its 2023 ending at a creative peak.

The article closes by inviting readers to suggest other shows they think deserve the distinction, while the lineup itself mixes long-concluded series with at least one listed as ongoing (Hacks).

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Culture, Succession, The Sopranos, The Wire, The Leftovers, Six Feet Under