HBO Max Top 5 Picks You Must Watch in 2022

HBO Max really is leaving no stone unturned. With their back-to-back releases, and direct access to all the new Warner Media releases, simultaneous to their theatrical premiere, HBO Max really does have the Gods on their side. And we can vouch for it by looking at the diverse and uber amazing list of movies and shows they are so readily throwing at us.

With numerous shows and movies on the radar, it does get a little overwhelming as to what we can watch, now that we are all back in our old routines and barely have much time to watch everything that the streaming service has to offer. So here we are, with our top 5 picks of this year until now, to make things easier for you.

There are movies and shows in this list, with a different set of genres and storylines, catering to all of you. So start rolling, and see our top 5 picks from HBO Max this season.

Euphoria Season 2 (IMDb 8.4/10)

What do we say about this show, there is a lot to say. A ton of drama along with emotions. Euphoria season 1 was an emotional and mental rollercoaster. No matter how much we enjoyed the acting, cinematography, and storytelling of the show, it still left a huge mark on us. Targeting and addressing all the major issues that are a usual occurrence in high schools, Euphoria takes it to another level, deep and raw, signifying the turmoils that a teenager has to go through when in school.

Despite the obvious display of sex, nudity, drugs, and total misuse of social media. Euphoria comes in with a deep message, signifying the dark side that it brings along with it. In an otherwise world where drugs and meaningless sex is romanticized, Euphoria is breaking the barriers by coming clean about the topics and the turmoil that it brings along with it. Do give this one a watch this season.

The Batman 2022 (IMDb 8.3/10)

OK, so this one might not have made an appearance on HBO Max, yet, but we are all set to welcome the amazing Batman (pun intended) on HBO Max on April 18th, 2022. Watching Robert Pattinson once again on the screen is a delight, and that too in the gloomy and dark role of Gotham’s savior, we can’t wait! Like us, you can watch The Batman 2022 in Canada on HBO Max exclusively with the help of a VPN or proxies, because as far as we can tell, HBO Max won’t be stepping foot in Canada anytime soon.

The Gilded Age (IMDb 8/10)

If you are in love with storylines and settings of the old times, where chivalry is not dead, and manners make man, then this one is definitely for you. The historical drama, set in the 1800s in New York, is a true tale of a naive young woman, who finds herself in the midst of the “upper-class royals” of the society after her family acquires wealth. Now that she has become one of the royals, she has a lot to learn, and with that, she must also face the harsh realities that the otherwise fancy community brings along with it.

Peacemaker (IMDb 8.4/10)

Honestly, we were not a fan of this one after what he did in The Suicide Squad, we down-right hated the character, no matter how fun it was to watch John Cena star in a comical role like this one. And hence, we had little expectations from this stand-alone show of the one and only. By my oh my, were we wrong about it, The eight-episode series became one of the best stand-alone series we watched. Each episode was even better than the one before, making it one of the most viewed HBO Max series, based on the viewership of the season’s finale. So, you better start watching this one, as season 2 is all set to begin recording soon.

Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts (IMDb 8/10)

Does this one even need an explanation at all? It’s the 20th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s stone and the Chamber of secrets. The perfect ode that one could give to the most legendary movie series of all times. Harry Potter was not just a kid’s movie, it was an entire experience, and this tribute given by the cast and crew of the first two movies was the best thing ever. If you haven’t watched it yet, do so, and don’t forget to grab a few tissues while you’re at it, because it’s gonna rain.

Though HBO Max offers top of the line content including originals, the streaming service is still not available in one of the biggest markets such as Canada and Australia.

However, just like watching Hulu in Canada and Australia, you can also access HBO Max in Australia and Canada with the help of a VPN. This is only way to satisfy your binge cravings.