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Why Game of Thrones Recast Tommen Baratheon

Tommen Baratheon was a key member of the Game of Thrones cast in later season, but why was he recast in the first place?

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Best Sci-Fi Shows To Watch On Max

From comedy to drama to old classics to modern hits, Max has a ton of great science fiction TV shows to choose from even without the HBO name.

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Best Superhero Shows To Watch On Max

From classic superhero cartoons like Batman: The Animated Series to live-action superhero parodies like Peacemaker, Max has something for everyone.

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Severus Snape's 15 Best Quotes

Alan Rickman's unforgettable performance as Severus Snape is one of the best parts of the Harry Potter franchise, resulting in a few memorable quotes.

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10 Best Ninja Kamui Characters, Ranked

Adult Swim's new original anime Ninja Kamui might be known for its action sequences, but it also has diverse characters with unique designs.

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The Best TV Shows To Binge-Watch Ever

With so many streaming services for viewers to binge-watch their favorite TV shows like Game of Thrones, the choices can be overwhelming.

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Studio Ghibli's The Boy and the Heron Reveals Long-Awaited Streaming Destination

The Oscar-award-winning The Boy and the Heron, directed by Studio Ghibli's Hayao Miyazaki, finally reveals its long-awaiting streaming destination.

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Another Major Streaming Service Getting in on Password Sharing Crackdown

First started by Netflix, the trend of cracking down on password sharing has now reached another major streaming service.

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How Netflix Dealt a Killing Blow to Its Streaming War Competition

As big studios from Disney to Paramount struggle with streaming, Netflix ended the war for subscribers by changing the conversation to something else.

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20 Best Fan-Favorite Game of Thrones Characters, Ranked

Game of Thrones may have ended its run in 2019, but its wide roster of incredible characters maintains a hold on pop culture even today.

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The Best Funimation Alternatives for Anime Fans

With the unfortunate loss of Funimation, anime fans can look to these alternative streaming services to watch their favorite anime.

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Tokyo Vice: How Faithful is the TV Series to the Book?

Tokyo Vice is based on a book that tells a true story, but exactly how faithful is the show in depicting it, and how will Season 2 handle it further?

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REVIEW: Tokyo Vice Season 2 Goes Bigger & Darker with Its Japanese Neo-Noir

Tokyo Vice returns to Max for its second season, upping the violent stakes and yakuza activity. Here's CBR's review of the second season.

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True Detective: Jodie Foster & Kali Reis Shine on a Light on the Dark Mystery

In a roundtable interview with CBR, True Detective: Night Country stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis reveal how they brought their characters to life.

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Tokyo Vice: Rachel Keller & Show Kasamatsu Detail A Darker Season 2

In an interview with CBR, Tokyo Vice stars Rachel Keller and Show Kasamatsu detail the series' return and their increasingly complicated relationship.

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Tokyo Vice: What to Know Before Season 2

Max is about to release the second season of Tokyo Vice and there is a lot of information to brush up on before the second season.

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Every The Last Of Us Episode, Ranked

Every TLOU episode was intense and well-written, but some may have impacted audiences more significantly than others.

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The Flight Attendant's Fate at Max Confirmed Nearly Two Years After Season 2

The Flight Attendant with Kaley Cuoco has been in a holding pattern for almost two years, and its fate has finally been revealed.

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The Best Movies To Watch On HBO Max Right Now

Max has many offerings for movie enthusiasts, from the entire Harry Potter series to family-favorite Christmas films like Elf and Christmas Vacation.

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Every Death In The Last Of Us Season 1 (In Order)

Joel and the Infected have been responsible for many of the deaths in The Last of Us Season 1.

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