No doubt stay at home, especially at certain times and circumstances, can make a difference when it comes to achieving certain goals. And for that we can count on some allies, such as services such as those offered HBO Spain.
This service subscription video streaminghas been operating in the country for some time, and many of them already know how to take advantage of everything that is on the billboard.
So our invitation is to make yourself comfortable, and read the following content with interesting data on HBO Spain.
Anatomy of HBO GO How does this platform work?
Before going on to describe basic aspects of the operation of the HBO GO in Spain, we will stop for a moment to send you some interesting data about it, which never hurts to know. For example, you should know that HBO (Home Box Office) is one of the many subsidiaries or branches of the American entertainment giant Warner Media. Likewise, it should be noted that HBO Spain is a brand owned by HBO Nordic, which in turn is affiliated with HBO Europe.
Next we will explain how it works:
Prices and fees
If you are about to sign up for the streaming service of HBO, It is good that you make him aware of a couple of data. One of them has to do with the duration of the promotional period, which previously had a duration of 30 days, and from a readjustment carried out at the end of 2019 that time is shortened to two weeks.
The prices of the rates have also been affected, since now the cost of the same is located at € 8.99 monthly, 1 euro more than what had been paid up to that date, which allows you to enjoy two simultaneous reproductions and up to a maximum of five connected devices.
Catalogue
In this section, although a term like ‘without comments’ could have a place, it is widely known that HBO has to its credit many of the series that have marked a before and after. If in doubt, ask the fans of Game of Thrones or The Sopranos, both hbo originals. But that’s not all, since the premieres of suppliers like SONY, Warner and FOX, among others, you have them available on the HBO platform one day after its premiere.
Content quality
HBO Spain has among its offer a varied range of content that walks through Different genresThis is not only when it comes to series, as you can also find films and documentaries that pass drama, comedy, action and science fiction. This without forgetting a more delicate public, as in the case of our children and adolescents, for which in addition to having the HBO Family, you can be calmer by having the option of Parental control.
Streaming speed
If you are satisfied with seeing the content that it offers you HBO Spain with a quality standard, a download speed of about 3 mbps. However, if you really want the best, to play the videos in HD this usually goes up to 5 mbps.
List of the best exclusive series that you can only see on HBO GO
When we talked to you above about the increase in the price of the HBO GO in Spain, we do not mention that one of the reasons given for this has to do with greater efforts of the company in terms of production of original series. Well, there is no doubt that this is noticeable when we see the quantity and quality of the material that is about to be released.
If you have doubts about whether or not to sign up for their subscribers list, what you will see below we are sure will definitely clear it:
The Visitor (The Outsider)
Based on the homonymous novel by Stephen King, which is synonymous with terror and mystery, is about the investigation of the brutal murder of a child in a town of Oklahoma. Although the first evidence led us to believe that it was a simple case to solve, as we progress, everything becomes confusing.
The New Pope
If we are all shocked by the irreverence of the fictitious Pius XIII, played by Jude Law in ‘The Young Pope’, no reason to miss this continuation about everything that must face a supposed John Paul III within the walls of the Vatican.
Westworld (Season 3)
This new season comes with a revamped cast, plus most of the events take place outside the theme park. From what we have been able to deduce after seeing the trailers, lovers of psychological thrillers and science fiction will continue to feast on this original HBO production.
I Know This Much is True
An adaptation of the novel of the same name written by Wally Lamb. In it the twin brothers Dominick and Thomas Birdsey (both played by Mark Ruffalo), suffer from adverse mental conditions. You are moved as you watch Dominick, who suffers from PTSD, take care of Thomas who suffers from schizophrenia.
Perry Mason
A good opportunity for new generations to get in touch with him famous lawyer fictional American. Set in Los Angeles in the early 1930s. As the plot unfolds, the contradictions of the society of that time are revealed.
Euphoria (Season 2)
Given the success in number of viewers of the first season of this series, HBO has decided to produce a second, where we will continue to see how a group of students teenagers dramatize their way of seeing issues such as their sexuality, social networks or gender identity.
The Undoing
Grace Sachs, a renowned New York psychologist, who until then led a perfect life In the company of her husband and son, she sees her life change forever after the disappearance of the first. Grace, who was preparing to publish her first book before the event, has to deal with certain things about her husband that come up as the police investigation progresses.
Avenue 5
A space comedy with an impressive set design, which narrates the experiences of the crew and the select passengers of an interplanetary cruise ship. Captain Ryan Clark, commander of the ship, has to deal with both the eccentric personality of his passengers, as well as technical problems that he never thought would present themselves in such a highly advanced age. (everything happens in 40 years).
Killing Eve (Season 3)
Eve and Villanelle will continue to show us that when things have to be, well they are simply, since despite the fact that each one by their side has been avoiding meeting the other, in this new season we will see how the MI6 agent and the unscrupulous murderer, return to face as a result of a new near death.
Barry (Season 3)
The awards achieved by this series in the previous season, cannot but bring good omens for this one that we are all waiting for. This in terms of maintaining its excellent quality in all aspects. So we have nothing left but to find out chapter by chapter the unfolding of the protagonist’s complicated life.
How is the HBO GO platform? Pros and Cons of the service
As users of technological platforms, it is logical that before signing up for any service offered to us, we seek all the information to guide us before taking the plunge.
In this sense, we have prepared a small sample of the pros and cons of the HBO GO service:
Pros
One of the most attractive data of the service HBO GO, is without a doubt the simultaneity of premieres. This means that each series that premieres in the United States is at the same time available in Spain on the streaming platform. In terms of user experience, it is guaranteed by the unbeatable image and sound quality offered by the platform.
Cons
One of the main complaints from HBO GO users has to do with the impossibility to watch online series that are not original of the signal. Another disadvantage of the platform in Spain is that the failures produced by connectivity issues between the platform and some Internet providers.
HBO Go vs Netflix vs Amazon Prime What is the best platform of the moment?
Another important thing that you always want to have before signing up for one of the three major streaming platforms that operate in Spain, is a comparison between what each one of them offers, especially in the section on Catalogue, which is perhaps the most important reason when choosing one of them. In this sense, and as we mentioned above, HBO GO is distinguished by its great production of original series.
This makes you feel sure that you always have at your disposal both a large catalog of current series, as complete seasons of others that are already considered classics. Netflix, for its part, it is distinguished by the large number of films that it puts at your disposal, with blockbusters their own that have even come to compete for awards from both the Academy and different festivals.
This undoubtedly puts her first in the preferences of the followers of the Seventh Art. Amazon Prime Video, although it has not been on the market that long, it is showing signs that it is willing to stay, so every day it is attracting the attention of a greater volume of public, which could well be captivated by the large number of series premieres for for all tastes.