Recently, Disney+Hotstar announced that from March 31 onwards, HBO content will be unavailable to stream on the platform. If you’re among those who has been searching “movies leaving Hotstar”, we’re here to help. Fan favourites such as Game of Thrones, The Last of Us and Girls and a host of beloved titles will be leaving the OTT platform. Subscribers of Disney+ Hotstar will also lose access to upcoming seasons of House of Dragon and Succession. In the spirit of making the most out of this unfortunate situation, we’ve picked the most popular titles from the network’s expansive array of films and series, so that you can catch them before it’s too late.
Here’s the best of HBO, currently streaming on Disney+Hotstar:
Mare of Easttown
Kate Winslet’s raw, grief-stricken turn as a detective struggling to piece together a case as her own life falls apart won her the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress and elevated the standard tropes of investigative fiction. “Mare does not have the luxury of time to be either reflexive or reflective. You cannot bear to watch her quiet, lonely suffering,” we wrote in our review of the show here. Also, look out for Evan Peters and keep some tissue handy while watching episode five.
The White Lotus
Season Two of this sharp satire skewered the one-percenters who flock to exotic locations to forget their worries, only to discover they’re stuck with themselves. The web series, which was a breakout hit with its first season, switched gears from a class war to the battle of sexes, but stayed no less gleefully riveting. “Money can’t buy happiness, this season suggests, but it sure can secure a stunning view against which to drape yourself and cry,” is what we said in our review here.
Veep
Starring comedy legend Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep follows former senator Selina Meyer as she learns that being Vice President of the United States is not how she imagined it. The humour is absurd and fascinating and the plot exposes the tragedy that is American politics while bravely retaining hope for a better future.
Succession
Created by Jesse Armstrong, Succession follows a media conglomerate-owning family that navigates disarray after their father falls ill. With complex characters that orchestrate mayhem at every possible opportunity, and are always a breath away from tearing each other apart, Succession is obnoxiously funny and entertaining. Read our love letter to the series, here.
Insecure
Insecure sheds light on the trials and tribulations of black women in the USA. Created by and starring Issa Rae, the show portrays the experiences of two close friends from college as they steer through personal and professional adventures. Insecure is insightful and crisp, and examines a larger social narrative through its protagonists.