Prestige television, “It’s not TV, it’s HBO.” Notable Productions: The Last of Us , Succession , Game of Thrones , The White Lotus , Barry . What Works: Gold standard for cinematic TV writing, acting, and production value. The Last of Us set a new bar for video game adaptations. Succession ’s dialogue is legendary. Critiques: High monthly cost (for Max). Infamously cancelled Westworld for tax reasons. Game of Thrones final season remains a sore point.
: Known for franchises like The Hunger Games , Lionsgate continues to be a major distributor for genre films and high-end TV.