9 Hidden Gems You Can Stream Now on HBO GO

After all these months stuck at home, you’ve probably grown sick of your recurring diet of shows and movies. If you’ve only been watching from the top 10 or recommended lists of your streaming platform, no worries, and no judgement—a lot of people are on that same train. But that’s not where you’re going to find the change of pace that you’re looking for. One week, it’s K-drama; another week, it’s a random rom-com, but every week, it’s just whatever everyone else is watching.

Break free from the algorithm and get out of your slump by picking up these (somewhat) hidden gems on HBO GO Philippines. The streaming platform, which you can sign up for via SKY Fiber, has a wide assortment of movies, including a few great ones that are either lesser-known or hugely underrated. Consider:

The Night Of

This eight-part crime drama starring Riz Ahmed—whom you may recognize from Rogue One and Venom—is both chilling and gripping. It tells the story of a young man who steals his father’s cab one night to go to a party, but ends up entangled in a grisly murder case. It’s the kind of show that you’ll end up finishing within one or two sittings.

Sorry To Bother You

If you’re looking for a movie that’s really weird but vaguely brilliant, this is it. Sorry To Bother You sees Lakeith Stanfield play a black telemarketer who adopts a white accent to help him succeed at his job. But he quickly gets embroiled in a corporate conspiracy that—well, let’s just say it involves anthropomorphic horses.

Mystery Men

You likely know this movie from childhood, but haven’t seen it in ages. Now that the canon of superhero movies has moved forward thanks to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s nice to go back to a simpler time, when superhero ensemble movies looked like this.

7 Days In Hell

If you’ve seen Popstar: Never Stop Stopping, you’d know what to expect from an Andy Samberg mockumentary. But even by those standards, 7 Days In Hell—which tells the story of an epic (fictional) tennis match in Wimbledon—may surprise you

On The Basis Of Sex

Ruth Bader Ginsburg is an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, and a fierce advocate of gender equality and women’s rights. She’s a feminist icon, and this biopic tells the story of how she won a landmark tax case that ruled against discrimination on the basis of sex.

Teen Spirit

In Max Minghella’s Teen Spirit, Elle Fanning plays an aspiring singer who enters a competition that tests her integrity and ambition. At its core, it’s a Cinderella story, but one with a lot of stylish flourishes.

Regarding Susan Sontag

You may recognize Susan Sontag as the author of “Notes On Camp,” an essay that inspired the 2019 Met Gala. Through archive images and accounts from people close to Sontag, this documentary tells compelling stories of her life.

The Inventor

This documentary tells the story of Elizabeth Holmes, who became the world’s youngest self-made billionaire after she founded Theranos, a healthcare company with an invention that promised to revolutionize blood testing. But then, overnight, her company came crashing down and was eventually dissolved.

Chernobyl

HBO Originals are already famously consistent in their quality, but even among them, Chernobyl is a standout. This historical series—a gem that isn't exactly hidden inasmuch as it is underappreciated—is a masterful retelling of the story of the Chernobyl disaster of 1986

You can stream any of these shows and movies now, on HBO GO. If you’re not on HBO GO yet, consider getting a high-speed SKY Fiber connection, which will let you access HBO GO and stream seamlessly.

In fact, SKY Fiber subscribers with plans of 15Mbps and above are eligible for three months of HBO GO, on the house. New subscribers can avail of this promo within 60 days of installation, whereas existing subscribers may avail until September 30.

With the speed offered by SKY Fiber (the 25Mbps plan goes lighting-fast for a great price), streaming these and other hidden gems on HBO GO and platforms like Viu, iWant, and YouTube is easy. All you’ll need next is a good eye for shows and movies.

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