The cast are depicted in a small boat on water trying to stay afloat in a poster for Veep. Image via HBO By Jessica Nobleza Published Sep 20, 2026, 11:57 PM EDT Jessica is a young writer from Brisbane, Australia. An avid consumer and lover of all things Film and TV, you will never tear her away from a screen. A tendency rooted from childhood, she once had dreams of becoming a member of the famed kids-band 'Hi-5'. Perhaps that's what pushed her to secure an education with a theater background. But now, as dreams evolved, her passions have turned to admiring performances from afar. Frankly, she's just grateful that she can put her binging skills to good use. Outside of work, Jessica recently completed her undergraduate double degree in Arts/Communications. Other than that, she spends most of her free time with family and friends, probably never forgetting to talk about the new movie or show she watched the day prior. Sign in to your Collider account Add Us Like Like follow Follow followed Followed Listen Thread Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap HBO has never been particularly interested in making television that stays in one lane. After all, the network is responsible for prestige dramas, bleak thrillers, sprawling fantasies, and some of the most miserable families ever put on screen. However, it also knows how to make a show that's just an absolute hoot to watch. Sometimes that means rapid-fire comedy and outrageous situations, while other times it comes from spectacular action or a cast that's simply having the time of its life.
As such, these are the shows that bring something different to the table, whether it's a period drama, a vigilante tale, or a political comedy. At the end of the day, they're funny, energetic, wildly entertaining, and most importantly, the kind of shows that make it very easy to hit "next episode." So, if you find yourself sitting in a little funk, do yourself a favor and click on one of these.
Ah Sahm in a fighting stance in the 2019 HBO series, Warrior. Image Via HBO Set in San Francisco's Chinatown in the late 19th century, Ah Sahm ( Andrew Koji ) is a martial arts prodigy who arrives from China in search for his missing sister. Unfortunately, his plans go devastatingly awry when he's suddenly sold to one of Chinatown's most powerful tongs, forcing him to navigate through a violent struggle for power in a town filled with rival gangs and corrupt politicians.
Combining brutal action with intense drama and a surprisingly playful sense of humor, it's no wonder that Warrior is a huge blast to watch. The fight scenes are, of course, a major draw, and yet the show's willingness to bounce between gang warfare, institutional corruption, and community dysfunction is what keeps it from becoming one-note. Plus, this show is based on an original concept by Bruce Lee himself—a fact that naturally brings an irreverent energy to the project's core.
Peacemaker (John Cena) dancing to "Oh Lord" by Foxy Shazam in the title sequence of 'Peacemaker' Season 2. Image via HBO Max After surviving the events of The Suicide Squad , Chris Smith ( John Cena )—better known as the brutal vigilante Peacemaker—is forced to join a black-ops team on the mysterious Project Butterfly. Here, he and his mismatched team of operatives must stop a mysterious alien invasion that soon becomes a threat far stranger than anything the…