HBO has produced many quality dramas. They challenge my loyalty to the big screen and often dominate my netflix queue. I must admit, I have pondered the economics of renting all these fine shows after each season completes. I might fare better with a subscription. My uncle once attributed the success to HBO’s freedom from broadcast censorship. I attribute the success more to intelligent writing. HBO has flaunted their freedom to show sexually explicit content for years without the level of success they enjoy now. Oh, they still have lots of T&A but the engaging scripts, stunning visuals and top-notch acting is the difference between then and now.
Peter’s praises are spot on. Rome is the finest HBO drama I have seen.