reddit.com/r/hbo

Streaming content is on the rise as COVID-19 progresses. There is a lockdown all over the world, so people have to turn to streaming as their primary entertainment option. Even if things weren't as bad as they are now, it's highly likely that you would spend a good chunk of your time streaming movies and TV shows on various streaming services. While Netflix and Prime Video hold the majority of the market share around the world, one network has taken the niche by storm, and that's HBO. HBO has been successful in capturing the audience?s imagination with its combination of new, classics, and compelling original shows. HBO has two premium services: one is an exclusive on-demand offering known as HBO Now, and the other is HBO GO. Both these services are pricier and are at the top of the premium streaming service subscription pyramid. The reason why it isn't a close competitor to market leaders such as Netflix and Prime Video is that it lacks HDR, 4K content, and offline downloads. Nonetheless, there's no denying that the service is extremely compatible.

You can stream the service from a variety of devices, including PCs, laptops, mobile phones, tablets, and gaming consoles. We have already reviewed HBO's streaming services. Today we are reviewing one of the largest HBO communities - r/HBO.

My recent experience on r/HBO

I visited this sub-section less than three days ago. I saw a post that I upvoted, and it was among the top upvoted posts this month. User JonesinJames posted that the IMDB?s top 100 TVs show finale episode list has been updated, and thankfully Game of Thrones is not the worst; it is in 98th place. I really liked this post, and as a result, I discovered a few shows that I want to watch. The five television shows with the best endings were "Breaking Bad," "Chernobyl," "The Office," "Avatar: The Last Airbender," and "Person of Interest." I couldn't agree more, as there were shows like "Friends," "The Big Bang Theory," and "Sons of Anarchy" at respectable positions, whereas ?Two and a Half Men? and ?House of Cards? begged the last two places.

This post attracted 99 upvotes until it was upvoted to 100. It even racked up over 30 comments, which were good to see.

About r/HBO - Community & Members

HBO is the official subreddit for HBO. On this subreddit, you will find the full episodes of original movies, series, schedule information, exclusive video content, episode guides, gossip, rumors, and much more. The community has 29,100 members, out of which 70-100 members are online at any given time. This subreddit was created on June 29th 2009 and it doesn't seem to be growing at a steady rate. Most of the growth however has occurred in the past couple of years which is definitely motivating for the mods and the community as a whole.

How to access r/HBO?

that appeal to you! If you are already a Reddit member, you can simply type "r/HBO" in your search bar and join the subreddit. However, if you are not well-versed with Reddit and are not present on the platform, you will need to create an account and confirm your email address. Once you do so, you will be able to follow subreddits, comment on posts, and even post anything on any of the subreddits that appeal to you!

Moderators of r/HBO

Despite its small size, r/HBO is not the biggest subreddit on Reddit. This is due to the fact that there are a lot of different channels and brands on Reddit, and r/HBO only has around thirty thousand members. Therefore, it isn't likely that three mods will be able to handle everything that goes on in the subreddit. However, this is actually the perfect number of moderators because too many people would bog down the subreddit. Instead, having three moderators allows each one to have their own area of responsibility while still being able to communicate with each other.

Why should you follow r/HBO?

I browsed r/HBO for a good thirty minutes before writing this review. In doing so, I checked the subreddit monthly to see what?s new on it. Regarding content, you?ll find news, updates, gossip, stats, and interesting facts being posted by the members of this community. From original movies and series to schedule information and exclusive video content, you?ll find everything on this subreddit. Most of the news that?s posted on this subreddit is sourced by reputable media outlets such as ?Variety? and ?HollywoodReporter.?

Community Engagement

The frequency of posts on this subreddit is quite low. In my opinion, this is great because the community is an official one, and there's no room for spamming or personal promotion. On average, each post attracts about 20-30 upvotes, and there are usually between 6-12 comments on every single post.

Browsing & Navigation

As mentioned earlier, the posts on this subreddit are updated a handful of times each day and only a relatively small number of members are active at any given time. This results in a low level of traffic, which makes the browsing experience on this subreddit seamless. Throughout my visit, I never experienced any inconsistencies; it was a smooth sail from start to finish. The standard Reddit sorting features were cool, and apart from intrusive ads in the sidebar, I did not think any specific element reduced the user experience.

Reddit Gold

I could not find any gold icons alongside the posts in the Official channels. This was strange because most of these official channels have civilized discussions where people don't try to be humorous. They come for information, they get it, and they leave. Unlike askme, pro revenge, and nosleep, where there are human-interest stories being shared by the OP, this subreddit has more of a corporate feel to it.

Filter by flair

One of the features that disappointed me was the Filter by Flair option. This option is based on the assumption that there is little scope for discussion on this sub. There is only a single flair option, which is HBO Max, which apparently, is the network's third streaming service. I mean, I get the buzz, but there's so much potential in this community that hasn't even been tested from a user experience standpoint.

Important rules you must know before joining r/HBO?

Following the filtering of posts by flair, the second most disappointing aspect of this subreddit was the rules and regulations segment. There was just a single point, 'Off-Topic Posts' - off-topic posts will be removed. I kind of found it overwhelming given that most communities with the same number of followers were doing much more to protect the interests of their members. What's funnier? They aren't even official subreddits.

Design

It is important to give credit where credit is due. I like the simple design - logo and gray banner. It resonates with HBO's brand guidelines, and thus looks cool. Neither fancy, over the top artwork nor bland Saturn logo suggesting the lack of care for the community and its members. Under the logo and title, you have the "Create Post" section, which is followed by the standard Reddit sorting features of "Hot, New, Top, and Rising." Towards the right, you have "Community Details," followed by "Filter by Flair," "r/hborules," "Moderators," and a "responsive banner ad."

Content

I generally go ahead and discuss the content straight away. However, I have to say that most of this platform in recent times is flooded with Chernobyl related posts. Thus, every top post that I found on this sub was related to that particular show.

Most Upvoted Content on this subreddit

say so! Chernobyl has been highly praised by 299 voters - many of whom say it is truly incredible. on reddit Chernobyl 2 has received 214 upvotes on reddit.

The HBO series "Game of Thrones" is a legitimate series. Well done, HBO!

After watching the awesomeness that is Chernobyl for the first time, I found it to be very different than what I had expected. 176 people voted to agree with me.

on Reddit! I heard about the heroes of Chernobyl on Reddit. They finally got some worldwide recognition through this show with 169 upvotes on Reddit!

Most Upvoted Content 2020

on an article about streaming This is an upvote on an article discussing the streaming wars. HBO is in the early stages of developing a television series based on the ?The Last of Us? video game series, with writer Craig Mazin and producer Neil Druckmann (of Uncharted) attached. The project is reportedly based on the events following the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.

Three years ago? - 109 votes One year ago? - 24 votes

There are currently 133 upvotes for Jamie Lannister.

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Conclusion

HBO is an official subreddit and so, as its representative, it speaks for the network. Do not expect extreme content here; this subreddit is largely pro-service, meaning that most of the content on the page will be praising HBO or its content in some way. That said, if you love HBO's programming, you should definitely join this community.