HBO Max is one of the best streaming services currently available, and it has a wide range of TV shows for subscribers to choose from. The platform really has something for everyone, whether they're into sprawling fantasy stories , mystery thrillers, superhero shows, or prestige dramas.

And some of the best shows streaming on HBO Max are ones everyone should watch once, either because they have a universal appeal, because they're modern classics, or because they tackle important subjects. These titles are well worth checking out, if only to say you've done so — though most of them are as enjoyable as they are iconic.

Peacemaker

A close-up of John Cena's face in costume in Peacemaker

Peacemaker makes for an entertaining watch, even if superhero fare isn't your typical go-to — and

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