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Max holds the prestige TV crown. If you only sign up during new HBO seasons, cancel-and-rejoin is a legit strategy.
Use this page as a benchmark, not as a guaranteed quote or eligibility promise. The price, rate, fee, coverage, or feature set can change with location, customer profile, promotional timing, scope, and provider terms. Compare the current source disclosure before you buy or sign.
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Price and terms
- Monthly price: $16.99
- Annual price: $169.99
- Cancel-worthy score: 74/100
FairPrice score: 78/100
Features
- 1080p HD
- 30 downloads
- 2 streams
- HBO originals + Discovery+ catalog
Pros
- Best drama slate in streaming
- HBO originals
- Includes Discovery+ library
Cons
- No 4K on standard
- Confusing tier ladder
Best for
- prestige-drama
- ad-free
Official source · Last verified 2026-07-04