MANILA, 13 APRIL 2020–Being at home need not be a bore–instead of staring at the walls, why not put together a must-watch list to pass the time? Here are some shows to binge-watch in the next two weeks. Stream or download thousands of hours of non-stop entertainment on HBO GO, ranging from Hollywood blockbusters and exclusive original content from HBO and CINEMAX to Asian movies, series, and all-time favorite kids’ programmes.
Through the Airplay and Chromecast functionalities, you can watch and enjoy HBO GO straight from your TV. Within the app itself, the live TV function can stream six of WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks’ channels: HBO, HBO SIGNATURE, HBO HITS, HBO FAMILY, CINEMAX and RED BY HBO.
Binge Watch On HBO GO
Game of Thrones (All 7 Seasons)
Based on the popular book series “A Song of Ice and Fire,” by George R.R. Martin, this hit Emmy ®-winning fantasy series chronicles an epic struggle for power in a vast and violent kingdom. Binge-watch all episodes of Game of Thrones in its entirety – from Seasons 1 to 7 – in one sitting only on HBO GO. Prepare yourselves to conquer the Iron Throne in two days, 15 hours and 30 minutes.
The Complete Harry Potter Franchise
Catch the complete epic movie saga of ‘The Boy Who Lived’ on HBO GO. Enter J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World through the series of eight movies which starts with Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone and culminates with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Binge-watching all eight beloved fantasy films in one sitting will take you an estimated 21 hours and 52 minutes!
Silicon Valley (All 6 Seasons)
If you’re more into comedies, do not fret! Catch all of six seasons of Silicon Valley comprising of 53 half-hour episodes only on HBO GO. Stars Thomas Middleditch, Zach Woods, Kumail Nanjiani and Jimmy O. Yang, this Emmy®-winning and Golden Globe-nominated series takes a comedic look at the modern-day epicenter of the high-tech gold rush, where the people most qualified to succeed are the least capable of handling success.
The Teenage Psychic (Season 1 & Season 2)
This Taiwanese HBO Asia Original drama series follows the daily tribulations of a young spirit medium who juggles the pressures of teenage life – first love, academic success and peer pressure – with the demands of the spirit world. Binge-watch Seasons 1 and 2, 11 episodes in total, on HBO GO for a fascinating look at how spiritual and cultural practices intersect with modern life. Star Kuo Shu Yao (“The Teenage Psychic”, “Step Back to Glory”) returns for Season 2, with new cast members including Fandy Fan (“HIStory2”, “At Café 6”), and Wen Chen Ling (“The Last Verse”, “Dawn / Spring”).
The Lord of The Rings Trilogy
Enter the fantastical world created by J.R.R. Tolkien and complete watching The Lord of the Rings trilogy in about 9 hours on HBO GO. A young hobbit, Frodo, who has found the One Ring that belongs to the Dark Lord Sauron, embarks on a perilous mission to destroy the legendary ring. With the help of a courageous fellowship of friends and allies, Frodo begins his journey towards Mount Doom; the only place where the One Ring can be destroyed.
We Bare Bears
For the young and young at heart, watch We Bare Bears on HBO GO. Follow the antics of this family of adorable brother bears as they attempt to settle down and find their place in the San Francisco Bay Area. It’s clear that the siblings have a lot to learn about the world past their old cave home. Catch the adorable bears for hours of entertainment with the fun-loving Grizz, the social media enthusiast Panda and the strong, silent Ice Bear.
The Amazing World of Gumball
No, this animated series is not about anthropomorphic chewing gum; it’s about a young cat named Gumball Watterson. Having a penchant for getting into trouble through the schemes he concocts, Gumball never seems to learn his lesson. Follow Gumball and his best friend Darwin on their misadventures and discover more about the hilarious and unique Watterson family on HBO GO.
For those who prefer watching movies, here are some suggested all-time favourites and feel-good movies to watch.
Action – Aquaman
Action – Shazam!
Action – Bumblebee
Feel Good – Crazy Rich Asians
Feel Good – Forrest Gump
Feel Good – Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Family – How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World
Family – Cars 3
Family – Inside Out
About HBO ASIA
Wholly owned by HBO (a subsidiary of WarnerMedia), Singapore-based HBO Asia brings the best of Hollywood to Asia first through its exclusive licensing deals with major Hollywood and independent studios, including Paramount Pictures, Universal Studios, Warner Bros., Lionsgate and DreamWorks Animation. HBO is available across 23 territories in Asia. HBO Asia has proprietary and award-winning HBO and HBO Asia Original programmes produced exclusively for HBO viewers. HBO Asia broadcasts five 24-hour commercial-free subscription movie channels: HBO, HBO Signature, HBO Family, HBO Hits and Cinemax; an Asian movie channel, Red by HBO; internet streaming platform, HBO GO; subscription video on demand (SVOD) service, HBO On Demand; and a branded SVOD service in China, 鼎级剧场(ding ji ju chang). HBO Asia is also the exclusive distributor of BabyFirst channel in the region. Log on to www.hboasia.com for more information.
