HBO is set to implement a crackdown on password sharing for its Max streaming service, targeting users who share accounts outside their households. Company CEO JB Perrette announced that reminders will be sent to subscribers, with plans for tighter restrictions beginning in 2025. While this may frustrate many users, HBO has also provided release windows for upcoming shows, including the highly anticipated third season of Euphoria, which will return in 2026, and The White Lotus season 3 is expected in February. The Game of Thrones spinoff, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, is projected to premiere during the summer, indicating that despite the potential increase in costs due to this crackdown, subscribers can look forward to exciting new content.
What upcoming HBO shows should I look out for in 2025?In 2025, you can anticipate the release of the Game of Thrones spinoff "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," alongside the second season of "The Last of Us." These shows are expected to keep fans engaged as HBO tightens its password-sharing policies.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Hedge Knight is set in George R.R. Martin's expansive fantasy world, predating the events of the original Game of Thrones series. As the franchise continues to grow, it aims to explore rich narratives and character developments, keeping audiences engaged while navigating the evolving landscape of streaming services.
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Looks like HBO is gearing up for an interesting balancing act—tightening security while dishing out some serious content gold. With shows like A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and the second season of The Last of Us, it seems they know how to keep fans hooked, even if the password crackdown might ruffle a few feathers
HBO's crackdown on password sharing might ruffle some feathers, but with shows like A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and the second season of The Last of Us on the horizon, it seems they're banking on great content to keep subscribers loyal. It’s definitely a balancing act between business and fandom, but I'm excited to see where these new stories take us
It sounds like HBO is really banking on their upcoming lineup to justify the tighter grip on password sharing. With shows like A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms and the second season of The Last of Us on the horizon, they might just keep viewers hooked despite any potential frustrations over account access