10 Most Overlooked HBO Shows You Must See Now, Ranked 

There's no doubt that HBo is one of the biggest TV show providers in the world. They have literally created all of our favorite shows, from The Sopranos to The White Lotus. And the Game of Thrones fans will never forgive us if we don't mention this cult classic as HBO's greatest achievement.

But it seems like there's more to explore, and some great shows have simply been overshadowed by these big names and haven't gotten the attention they deserve. So if you're a little tired of rewatching your favorite hits, give these ten series a try and you'll definitely not regret it.

10. Rome

Just how often do you think about the Roman empire? If you’re a little Roman history nerd, Rome is the show just for you, as it is probably the best period series about those times. There are two seasons, with the first focusing on Caesar's civil war and the second following the infighting between Octavian and Mark Antony. Critics mention that the mix of history and fiction in Rome is just perfect, and the writing is also highly praised.

9. John Adams

The seven-episode miniseries follows the life of the second president of the United States, John Adams. The title role was played by Paul Giamatti, who did an amazing job portraying the president and showing his life over the span of fifty years. The show was very authentic and received many positive reviews from critics and audiences for its historical accuracy and phenomenal writing. The series even won an Emmy Award.

8. Enlightened

The show was developed by Mike White, who you may know as the creator of the drama series The White Lotus, and Laura Dern, the amazing actress you may have seen on Big Little Lies. The 2011 series follows Dern as Amy Jellicoe, a corporate executive whose self-destructive tendencies lead her to have a public breakdown. After spending some time at a retreat center, she returns with a whole new spirit and life vision.

7. Mr. Show

This 90's comedy show starring Bob Odenkirk and David Cross is a must see for fans of the actors. The series provides the audience with the unique quality of humor and all that while tickling the most serious topics like religion and politics. Mr. Show was in a way innovative and is often cited as a major influence on sketch comedy.

6. Six Feet Under

This brilliant show is the best dark comedy HBO has ever created, although they seem to really love the genre. It was also one of their first attempts, and the results have been phenomenal. The series focuses on the Fisher family and their interrelated characters as they run a funeral home in Los Angeles. The 22-year-old show explored many tough moral questions in the most unexpected ways. Watch the show to learn how.

5. Looking

Before becoming the star of The White Lotus, Australian actor Murray Bartlett was part of HBO's Looking. The show also featured Jonathan Groff and Raúl Castillo as its main stars, and the premise was actually quite simple: the twists and turns of the three of them living in San Francisco. The show had done an amazing job of portraying LGBTQ+ characters and focusing on the importance of friendship in a person's life.

4. Angels In America

It's not often that you see the biggest A-list actors in miniseries, but this show managed to get some of the biggest names. Angels in America is a star-studded show that includes Al Pacino and Meryl Streep with a bunch of lesser known, but still popular, actors as supporting characters. The show explores complex issues such as living with AIDS and the social and political problems of the Reagan era.

3. The Leftovers

We can definitely say that this show is easily the most underrated show ever. The Leftovers explores the world after a random event causes 2% of the global population to disappear. The show focuses on how people cope with their losses and manage to move on with their lives without the ones they loved dearly. The show's creator, Damon Lindelof, has managed to create a cast of complex, multi-layered characters that we can empathize with.

2. Bored To Death

Bored to Death, created by Jonathan Ames, is a perfect series for fans of deadpan, quirky humor who enjoy eccentric characters. At the center of the story is Ames himself, portrayed by Jason Schwartzman. Ames is a writer living in Brooklyn who pretends to be a private investigator. With Ted Danson and Zach Galifianakis as key supporting characters, the show is a must watch.

1. Treme

David Simon created this show after The Wire, but it seems that even fewer people know about this masterpiece. The premise of the series is quite serious, as it focuses on the lives of people in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina made it miserable.