# \#hbomax-wb-dc **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/hbomax-wb-dc/26.md [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) --- ## [Lanterns (the green kind)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lanterns-the-green-kind/1032374)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 302\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 3:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lanterns-the-green-kind/1032374 "2026-09-28T03:08:02Z")
Watched the first episode. Liked it, looking forward to the next episode. Drama with very little humor. Despite that the first episode reminded me quite a bit of --- ## [Stuart Fails to Save the Universe - Big Bang Theory spinoff. Spoilers after first post](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-big-bang-theory-spinoff-spoilers-after-first-post/1031892)
**Author:** [@Nars\_Glinley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nars_Glinley)\ **Replies:** 163\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stuart-fails-to-save-the-universe-big-bang-theory-spinoff-spoilers-after-first-post/1031892 "2026-09-26T21:16:51Z")
The spinoff premieres today (July 23) on HBO Max or whatever they’re calling it now. New episodes will be every Thursday. --- ## [Netflix {bidding} to buy Warner Bros Discovery](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-bidding-to-buy-warner-bros-discovery/1025425)
**Author:** [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/netflix-bidding-to-buy-warner-bros-discovery/1025425 "2026-09-21T18:27:31Z")
Netflix has put in the highest bid for Warner Bros Discovery, and is expected to buy the company, merging HBO Max with Netflix, for one thing. https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/05/media/netflix-deal-warner-bros --- ## [House of the Dragon S3](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-of-the-dragon-s3/1031086)
**Author:** [@Snarky\_Kong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snarky_Kong)\ **Replies:** 87\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/house-of-the-dragon-s3/1031086 "2026-08-17T16:48:22Z")
Huh, I completely forgot this was coming out today. Lets see if I remember anything from s2 or am lost the whole time. --- ## [Batman Caped Crusader Looks Great!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batman-caped-crusader-looks-great/1003380)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 3:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/batman-caped-crusader-looks-great/1003380 "2026-08-14T03:29:50Z")
A new Animated Batman by Bruce Timm (of TAS fame) and Matt Reeves (of The Batman game). I had heard vaguely about this but the trailer just dropped and it looks amazing. --- ## [Who Framed Roger Rabbit on Primetime Network TC May 2026](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-framed-roger-rabbit-on-primetime-network-tc-may-2026/1030528)
**Author:** [@CalMeacham](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/CalMeacham)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-framed-roger-rabbit-on-primetime-network-tc-may-2026/1030528 "2026-06-02T00:59:24Z")
I was surprised to see ABC running Who Framed Roger Rabbit on primetime last night, and said so to my wife, Pepper Mill. “It’s summer and Sunday night. Nobody’s watching,” she replied. Well, maybe, but that network pri… --- ## [Apple TV - content not found elsewhere?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-tv-content-not-found-elsewhere/1028756)
**Author:** [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/apple-tv-content-not-found-elsewhere/1028756 "2026-05-27T00:35:58Z")
Gonna be out of commission for about 6 weeks starting in May and I was thinking of subscribing to it for a month or two. I’ve just watched Murderbot which was a big draw (visiting a friend who has it) so that’s sorted o… --- ## [New Game of Thrones show - "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms"](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-of-thrones-show-a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms/1023862)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 418\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/new-game-of-thrones-show-a-knight-of-the-seven-kingdoms/1023862 "2026-05-26T23:12:10Z")
Comes out in January, here’s the trailer: I’m much more excited about this one than House of the Dragon or any of the others in production. For those who haven’t read the novellas it’s based on, it’s a ver… --- ## [So the first trailer for that new HBO Harry Potter series has arrived](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-the-first-trailer-for-that-new-hbo-harry-potter-series-has-arrived/1028788)
**Author:** [@Maserschmidt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Maserschmidt)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-the-first-trailer-for-that-new-hbo-harry-potter-series-has-arrived/1028788 "2026-04-13T01:34:29Z")
I have such hate for Rowling, but this is probably going to do fabulously for HBO (we plan to cancel HBO when it lands and tell them why, but they really don’t give a shit). Two thoughts on viewing it: It’s weird seei… --- ## [Anyone watching Primal? {As airs on Thursday, please wait until Sunday for Open Spoilers}](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watching-primal-as-airs-on-thursday-please-wait-until-sunday-for-open-spoilers/943206)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-watching-primal-as-airs-on-thursday-please-wait-until-sunday-for-open-spoilers/943206 "2026-03-19T15:49:07Z")
It’s a cartoon on Adult Swim but I am watching it on HBO Max by Genndy Tartakovsky. No dialogue (which is one of his Hallmarks) and it is the story of the adventures of a Caveman and his Dinosaur companion (no it makes n… --- ## [GoT: is the red wedding scene connected to Catherine de' Medici?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-is-the-red-wedding-scene-connected-to-catherine-de-medici/1028370)
**Author:** [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/got-is-the-red-wedding-scene-connected-to-catherine-de-medici/1028370 "2026-03-11T15:34:40Z")
I’ve been watching this show called The Serpent Queen. Which is about Catherine de’ Medici. There is a scene in one of the episodes that is almost exactly like game of thrones Red wedding scene. I was just wondering if… --- ## [Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-has-won-the-cult-of-mother-god/1027561)
**Author:** [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 6:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/love-has-won-the-cult-of-mother-god/1027561 "2026-02-14T18:31:22Z")
So I’ve been on a cult kick lately and stumbled upon the HBO documentary Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God (TV Mini Series 2023) - IMDb It’s about the “Love Has Won” cult (see Love Has Won - Wikipedia), where a McDon… --- ## [Heated Rivalry.. Won't someone think of the sportsball!?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heated-rivalry-wont-someone-think-of-the-sportsball/1026677)
**Author:** [@griffin1977](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/griffin1977)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/heated-rivalry-wont-someone-think-of-the-sportsball/1026677 "2026-01-15T02:02:52Z")
(in Games Room as interested in IRL sports side not what happens in the show) So there is lots of buzz around this Heated Rivalry, HBO show online. As I understand it, the premise is two star ice hockey players on oppos… --- ## [Welcome to Derry](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome-to-derry/1025105)
**Author:** [@WOOKINPANUBv.2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WOOKINPANUBv.2)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2026, 2:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/welcome-to-derry/1025105 "2026-01-09T14:37:26Z")
Kind of surprised there’s no thread on this series. Unless I missed it in my search; that would be very unsurprising. I know we have Stephen King fans here. Are any of you watching? I’m really enjoying it and would lov… --- ## [Superman (2025)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/superman-2025/1011886)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 464\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/superman-2025/1011886 "2025-12-06T16:34:00Z")
This already looks amazing. Hoping my favorite hero is done right this time. --- ## ["The Chair Company", new comedy series by Tim Robinson](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-chair-company-new-comedy-series-by-tim-robinson/1023928)
**Author:** [@iiandyiiii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iiandyiiii)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 7:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-chair-company-new-comedy-series-by-tim-robinson/1023928 "2025-12-02T19:56:15Z")
It’s on HBO Max; first episode came out last night. Robinson is the king of awkward comedy – if you like his other stuff I think you’ll love this one. I thought it was hilarious. Filmed almost like a prestige mystery/th… --- ## [Peacemaker series](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peacemaker-series/957829)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 322\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/peacemaker-series/957829 "2025-10-23T19:14:42Z")
Just watched the first three episodes. Fun so far. Definitely more comedy than drama. Has a bit of a The Specials feel, IMO. --- ## [Rick and Morty first time watching and ranking thread](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rick-and-morty-first-time-watching-and-ranking-thread/1022364)
**Author:** [@Idle\_Thoughts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idle_Thoughts)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/rick-and-morty-first-time-watching-and-ranking-thread/1022364 "2025-09-07T14:27:29Z")
Yes, I know there is already a thread for it, I’ve been posting in it. But that’s a current episode watching and talk thread and I’m starting out from the beginning and then also ranking them every 2-3 episodes I watch.… --- ## [White Lotus](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-lotus/975900)
**Author:** [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Replies:** 126\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2025, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/white-lotus/975900 "2025-07-29T20:37:08Z")
Does it get any better? It’s supposed to be a comedy? A comedic drama? A dramatic comedy? I’m on the third episode (the things we do for love) and there hasn’t been anything I find amusing. All I can think is how much I… --- ## [On HBO/Max My Mom Jayne by Mariska Hargitay](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-hbo-max-my-mom-jayne-by-mariska-hargitay/1020272)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2025, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/on-hbo-max-my-mom-jayne-by-mariska-hargitay/1020272 "2025-07-05T15:52:33Z")
Released June 27 Mariska Hargitay was only three when her mother Jayne Mansfield died in a car wreck. She has no personal memories of her mother. But the public persona was everywhere when Mariska Hargitay grew up. It’… --- ## [The Last of Us Season 2](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-of-us-season-2/1018803)
**Author:** [@Snarky\_Kong](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snarky_Kong)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2025, 6:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-of-us-season-2/1018803 "2025-05-27T18:42:04Z")
No game spoilers please. Surprised there wasn’t a weekly thread for this. The S2 finale was tonight. S1 was one of my favorite shows of the year with one all time great episode (3) and several other excellent episodes (… --- ## [“The Last of Us” casts for Season 2’s antagonist](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-of-us-casts-for-season-2-s-antagonist/995895)
**Author:** [@Superdude](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Superdude)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 8:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-last-of-us-casts-for-season-2-s-antagonist/995895 "2025-05-06T20:55:22Z")
Trying to keep from spoiling anything for people who are unfamiliar with the events of the second game. HBO has officially announced the antagonist for season 2 of the series. It seems that Kaitlyn Devers, who was recen… --- ## [Is Mike White’s budget for luxury vacations 100% tax deductible for the rest of his life?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-mike-white-s-budget-for-luxury-vacations-100-tax-deductible-for-the-rest-of-his-life/1016309)
**Author:** [@GailForce](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GailForce)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2025, 11:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-mike-white-s-budget-for-luxury-vacations-100-tax-deductible-for-the-rest-of-his-life/1016309 "2025-04-07T23:04:20Z")
The creator and showrunner of THE WHITE LOTUS, a TV series now in its third season, set in exotic hotels all over the world, Hawai’i, Italy, and now Thailand, is sent to various potential locations, presumably funded by … --- ## [We Beat the Dream Team HBO on Max](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-beat-the-dream-team-hbo-on-max/1014675)
**Author:** [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 11:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-beat-the-dream-team-hbo-on-max/1014675 "2025-02-24T23:52:44Z")
Interesting story from the players on The Select Team. They were All Americans selected to scrimmage with the Dream Team. Most of the players were eventually drafted into the NBA. The college players joked they were sel… --- ## [Perry Mason on HBO](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perry-mason-on-hbo/911306)
**Author:** [@Bijou\_Drains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bijou_Drains)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2025, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/perry-mason-on-hbo/911306 "2025-01-23T20:07:55Z")
I liked it but it was slow. It’s set in 1932 when Perry is young and struggling to find work. He lives on a farm with 2 cows and there is also a small runway. He is working on case as a private detective. He a… --- ## [Harley Quinn (the series)](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harley-quinn-the-series/848023)
**Author:** [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/harley-quinn-the-series/848023 "2025-01-16T17:24:27Z")
Nobody here seems to be talking about this, but it is one of my favorite current animated series. It is well-written and hilarious, with bright clean animation and a top-rate voice cast. It makes fun of the superhero gen… --- ## [The Penguin was amazing!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-penguin-was-amazing/1007503)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 120\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2025, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-penguin-was-amazing/1007503 "2025-01-12T18:20:03Z")
I was blown away by the first episode. A really great crime story. Looking forward to see where it goes. --- ## [Barry Season 4 HBO. Open spoilers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barry-season-4-hbo-open-spoilers/982831)
**Author:** [@DSeid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DSeid)\ **Replies:** 59\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2024, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/barry-season-4-hbo-open-spoilers/982831 "2024-12-14T18:16:13Z")
Following up on last season’s thread, first two eps dropped. I could have lived with it ending with the end of last season, but so fat so good. --- ## [Can anyone ID this skit or short?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-id-this-skit-or-short/1009034)
**Author:** [@Quimby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Quimby)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anyone-id-this-skit-or-short/1009034 "2024-10-21T21:43:32Z")
Listening to a podcast jogged a memory I had of skit or short I saw when I was kid. The skit was with puppets and was about a community of birds all with pun names (I think). They were like fairy tale birds where they ar… --- ## [Dune Prophecy Trailer](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dune-prophecy-trailer/1008956)
**Author:** [@MeanJoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MeanJoe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2024, 6:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/dune-prophecy-trailer/1008956 "2024-10-18T18:41:55Z")
I just saw this trailer for Dune Prophecy, coming to HBO Max. Trailer Here Looks like it’s set about 10K years before the events of the book Dune. Origin story for the Bene Gesserit it seems. Most of my exposure to a… [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/tag/hbomax-wb-dc/26.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=hbomax-wb-dc)