Max (HBO)
Premium shows and movies. HBO quality.
What is Max?
- Formerly called HBO Max.
- Owned by Warner Bros. Discovery.
- Premium quality — award-winning shows.
- HBO originals — the best TV dramas.
- Warner Bros. movies — same day as theaters.
- CNN, Discovery, HGTV, Food Network.
Plans + cost
- With Ads — $9.99/month.
- Ad-Free — $15.99/month.
- Ultimate — $19.99/month (4K + downloads).
- Annual plans available — save about 16%.
- No senior discount currently.
- Cancel anytime.
Best content for seniors
- Succession — family + power drama.
- Band of Brothers — WWII epic.
- The Sopranos — classic mob drama.
- HGTV shows — home improvement.
- Food Network + Magnolia Network.
- Ken Burns documentaries.
Set up
- Go to Max.com or download Max app.
- Create account with email.
- Choose plan + enter payment.
- Works on Roku, Fire Stick, Apple TV.
- TV, phone, tablet, computer.
- Up to 3 simultaneous streams.
Navigation
- Home — curated for your taste.
- Series + Movies tabs — browse all.
- My List — save for later.
- Continue Watching — resume shows.
- Search — type any title or person.
- Subtitles + audio description available.
Why it stands out
- Highest quality TV production.
- HGTV + Food Network great for at-home interest.
- New Warner Bros. movies quickly.
- Less content than Netflix but higher quality.
- CNN live news for news fans.
- Good for drama and documentary lovers.
Quality over quantity
Max has fewer total titles than Netflix but the quality is consistently higher. If you love HGTV, Food Network, or prestige dramas like The Sopranos or Succession, Max delivers. The $9.99 ad-supported plan is a good starting point. Ads are less frequent than regular TV — typically 4 minutes per hour.