It never hurts to have a good laugh. Whether it’s sophisticated humor or dark comedy, it’s always nice to laugh at someone else’s tragedies or complications. Of course there are comedies to comedies, and they say that making people laugh is much more difficult than making them cry. And despite time, there are stories whose intelligent use of humor has transcended generations and remain public favorites along with others of recent release. Therefore, here we present the best comedy series on HBO Max.
Silicon Valley
The launch of a startup It was just the start of one of HBO’s most iconic series. With an attractive mix of technological themes, situations that seem based on real life, and even participation of real characters in the Silicon Valley environment, this series captivated millions of viewers around the world.
Among its great dialogues, first-rate performances, and a story that is still current, very important lessons on entrepreneurship and the business world were also included. Obviously, a subject that does not go unnoticed in these times. Best of all is that Silicon Valley He plays with these themes without opting for drama and opting for an elegant comedy. We assure you that, after seeing it, you will never see business in the same way.
It can be seen here.
The Babysitter / Friends / The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
We couldn’t touch the 90’s without mentioning these series that marked an entire generation. Over six seasons, The babysitter introduced us to the hilarious adventures of Fran Fine, a young woman from Queens who becomes a nanny to a widower’s children and also seeks to find love. Thanks to her urban touch, a charming protagonist, and a simple but very effective comedy, The Nanny has become a classic remembered to our times. There are even those who have revalued Fran as a fashion icon. A project so successful that it gave rise to numerous adaptations, but none as majestic as the original.
What can be said about friends? The classic that emerged on NBC has perfectly survived the test of time and continues to be a fundamental part of pop culture. By touching on themes uncommon for its time, having a cast full of charisma, and being genuinely outstanding, this comedy continues to win fans nearly 30 years after its release. In addition, he catapulted the career of stars as Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, and Lisa Kudrow. Who would have thought that the adventures of this group of friends would be so successful?
For his part, The fresh prince of Bel-Air it marked a before for the career of its protagonist, the today world renowned Will Smith. Throughout 148 episodes, the series showed us the shock experienced by a boy from the streets of Philadelphia when he is sent to live with his family in an exclusive condominium in Los Angeles. Endearing characters, a highly creative script, and a comedy with relatively difficult themes were just some of the elements that made it a classic.
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Barry
What happens when a contract killer leaves his peculiar job and finds new hope in acting? Under this peculiar premise, Bill Hader and Alec Berg created one of the most acclaimed and awarded comedies of recent years. Thanks to his black humor, Barry it has become an example of how comedy, when well worked, can touch on certain lurid topics; in this case, the profession of its protagonist.
Throughout three seasons (the fourth will be released soon), humor, drama, violent moments and well-delineated characters are mixed to tell an original story. There are many moments in which its protagonist shows different nuances to convince the viewer to follow in her footsteps. And that is something that is appreciated. Special mention for the performance of Bill Hader. It is not for nothing that he has two Emmy Awards thanks to his work on the series.
It can be seen here.
Hacks
A Las Vegas comedy legend, and a 25-year-old outcast. At first glance, they wouldn’t have much in common, but Hacks is in charge of making them live a complicated labor relationship that, without a doubt, will make you laugh several times. Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder star in this story where each obstacle is surrounded by great learning around it.
In a very accurate way, the script for the series manages to cover topics such as resilience, generation gaps, and the need to defy society’s expectations, all with a touch of comedy that the public appreciates. Critics and viewers have been captivated by this award-winning series that you can enjoy on HBO Max.
It can be seen here.
The office
For many, the office can be a boring and stressful place. But after watching this series, you will surely change your mind. In this case, both the British and American versions deserve a very special mention. Both managed to capture in great detail the infinity of obstacles, adventures and tragedies that were experienced in an office with not exactly happy employees.
Despite the years, The office It is remembered as one of the most important comedy series in history. Its indisputable success gave rise to memes, phrases that became successful on social networks, and, like friends, continues to gain audience every year. No matter which version you want to see, its iconic characters and the comedy it handled made the format a classic. In addition, he also gave his viewers some knowledge of the business world that never hurts. What is your favorite version of this phenomenon?
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