NPR: hbo max https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=862411600 hbo max en Copyright 2024 NPR - For Personal Use Only Story API Shim 1.2.24 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 23:55:12 -0400 https://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/primary/npr_generic_image_300.jpg?s=200 NPR: hbo max https://www.npr.org/tags/862411600/hbo-max On 'The Pitt,' a mass shooting overwhelms an already exhausted ER Even though this tragedy was hinted at from the first episode, it's treated with gravity and presented in agonizing detail. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 22:01:00 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2025/03/20/nx-s1-5333848/the-pitt-episode-12-recap https://www.npr.org/2025/03/20/nx-s1-5333848/the-pitt-episode-12-recap

Even though this tragedy was hinted at from the first episode, it's treated with gravity and presented in agonizing detail.

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]]> Linda Holmes 'The Pitt' is a medical drama worth watching. Stat. Each episode of the new Max series covers one hour in a single day in a busy emergency department. The show manages to feel sympathetic to the hospital staff <em>and</em> to the patients in their care. Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2025/02/22/nx-s1-5305105/the-pitt-hbo-max-er https://www.npr.org/2025/02/22/nx-s1-5305105/the-pitt-hbo-max-er The Pitt.'/>

Each episode of the new Max series covers one hour in a single day in a busy emergency department. The show manages to feel sympathetic to the hospital staff and to the patients in their care.

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]]> Linda Holmes It's still a haute mess, but I can't resist 'And Just Like That...' In Season 2, the show settled into its groove as an agreeable-enough cringe-watch. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 05:01:17 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2023/08/25/1195659753/and-just-like-that https://www.npr.org/2023/08/25/1195659753/and-just-like-that

In Season 2, the show settled into its groove as an agreeable-enough cringe-watch.

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]]> Aisha Harris 5 questions about the new streaming service Max — after a glitchy launch How much does it cost? Will Max be better or just bigger than HBO Max? NPR's Eric Deggans tackles these questions and more ... now that he's finally able to log in. Tue, 23 May 2023 13:53:09 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2023/05/23/1177601384/max-hbo-streaming https://www.npr.org/2023/05/23/1177601384/max-hbo-streaming

How much does it cost? Will Max be better or just bigger than HBO Max? NPR's Eric Deggans tackles these questions and more ... now that he's finally able to log in.

]]> Eric Deggans 'House of the Dragon' is the most watched premiere in HBO history, the company said <em>House of the Dragon </em>is a prequel to <em>Game of Thrones</em>, set nearly 200 years before the events of the latter show. It is based on the novel <em>Fire & Blood </em>by George R.R. Martin. Tue, 23 Aug 2022 02:30:39 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2022/08/23/1118956545/house-of-the-dragon-game-of-thrones-hbo-max https://www.npr.org/2022/08/23/1118956545/house-of-the-dragon-game-of-thrones-hbo-max House of the Dragon.'/>

House of the Dragon is a prequel to Game of Thrones, set nearly 200 years before the events of the latter show. It is based on the novel Fire & Blood by George R.R. Martin.

]]> Ayana Archie In 'Rap Sh!t,' women in rap strive and thrive A new comedy series created by Issa Rae taps into the complexities of being an aspiring female rapper in the age of social media. Thu, 21 Jul 2022 05:00:17 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2022/07/21/1112456971/rap-sh-t-review-women-in-rap https://www.npr.org/2022/07/21/1112456971/rap-sh-t-review-women-in-rap Rap Sh!t.'/>

A new comedy series created by Issa Rae taps into the complexities of being an aspiring female rapper in the age of social media.

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]]> Aisha Harris 'Station Eleven': A Home At The End Of The World Today we're bringing you an episode from our friends at NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour. <br><br>They review the new HBO Max miniseries <em>Station Eleven</em>, based on the 2014 novel by author Emily St. John Mandel. The show's premise might sound eerily familiar: it begins with a highly contagious and deadly virus wiping out most of the world's population. The show then follows survivors through the pandemic's aftermath, as they decide how to rebuild what they've lost. Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:30:02 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2022/01/28/1076492856/station-eleven-a-home-at-the-end-of-the-world https://www.npr.org/2022/01/28/1076492856/station-eleven-a-home-at-the-end-of-the-world

Today we're bringing you an episode from our friends at NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour.

They review the new HBO Max miniseries Station Eleven, based on the 2014 novel by author Emily St. John Mandel. The show's premise might sound eerily familiar: it begins with a highly contagious and deadly virus wiping out most of the world's population. The show then follows survivors through the pandemic's aftermath, as they decide how to rebuild what they've lost.

]]> Glen Weldon Christopher Nolan Calls Warner Bros.' Shift To Streaming New Movies 'A Great Danger' In an interview with NPR, the blockbuster director said the studio's decision to stream movies on HBO Max on the day of their release will hurt the people who work in the movie industry. Fri, 11 Dec 2020 15:38:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2020/12/11/945462768/christopher-nolan-says-warner-bros-shift-to-streaming-new-movies-a-great-danger https://www.npr.org/2020/12/11/945462768/christopher-nolan-says-warner-bros-shift-to-streaming-new-movies-a-great-danger Wonder Woman 1984, starring Gal Gadot, will open in theaters and stream on HBO Max when it's released on Christmas Day.'/>

In an interview with NPR, the blockbuster director said the studio's decision to stream movies on HBO Max on the day of their release will hurt the people who work in the movie industry.

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]]> Ari Shapiro Netflix Removes 'Chappelle's Show' At Dave Chappelle's Request The comedian said he was snared in an unfair contract years ago, which allows Comedy Central to profit off the show without compensating him. Wed, 25 Nov 2020 15:34:00 -0500 https://www.npr.org/2020/11/25/938922031/netflix-removes-chappelles-show-at-dave-chappelles-request https://www.npr.org/2020/11/25/938922031/netflix-removes-chappelles-show-at-dave-chappelles-request

The comedian said he was snared in an unfair contract years ago, which allows Comedy Central to profit off the show without compensating him.

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]]> Reese Oxner HBO Max's Original Series: A Guide For The Perplexed The new streaming service launches with a handful of original series, featuring ballroom culture, Anna Kendrick, Elmo and crafting. We take a look at what's on offer. Wed, 27 May 2020 05:01:04 -0400 https://www.npr.org/2020/05/27/858706029/hbo-maxs-original-series-a-guide-for-the-perplexed https://www.npr.org/2020/05/27/858706029/hbo-maxs-original-series-a-guide-for-the-perplexed Love Life, an original series launching with HBO Max.'/>

The new streaming service launches with a handful of original series, featuring ballroom culture, Anna Kendrick, Elmo and crafting. We take a look at what's on offer.

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