{
  "id": 5490977,
  "title": "3 underrated HBO Max miniseries you can binge in one day —including a war drama and political thriller",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/3-underrated-hbo-max-miniseries-you-can-binge-in-one-day-including-a",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T04:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/hbo-max/3-underrated-hbo-max-miniseries-you-can-binge-in-one-day-including-a-war-drama-and-political-thriller"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "If your time is limited but you still crave quality storytelling, HBO Max's miniseries are the perfect choice. Among the impressive lineup, there are several underrated gems that you can binge within a day.\n\nOne such series is \"Show Me a Hero,\" starring Oscar Isaac. The drama unfolds around the struggle of building low-income public housing in Yonkers, New York in the late 80s and early 90s, based on a true story. With an ensemble cast including Alfred Molina, Winona Ryder, and Jon Bernthal, this Golden Globe-winning series paints a compelling picture of a racially charged civic battle.\n\nAnother captivating series is \"Years and Years,\" created by Russell T. Davies. This sci-fi drama takes viewers through the story of the Lyons family over six episodes, spanning from 2019 to 2034. As the world slowly slides into authoritarianism due to the rise of a charismatic politician, the series offers a chilling, yet humorous critique of the present day. With a solid 89% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, it's a dystopian thriller that offers a thought-provoking watch.\n\nFinally, \"Generation Kill,\" based on journalist Evan Wright's experiences as an embedded reporter during the 2003 Iraq invasion, is a gritty and gripping series. Created by Ed Burns, David Simon, and Evan Wright, the show follows a company of young Marines as they spearhead the American-led push towards Baghdad. Starring Alexander Skarsgård, Jon Huertas, and James Ransone among others, this seven-part saga remains as enthralling as it was nearly two decades ago.",
  "summary": "From a dystopian British series to a 1980s-set New York drama, here are three underrated HBO Max miniseries you can binge in one day",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}