Top 20 HBO Series + Miniseries
November 22nd, 2008I rated every show with points on six different subjects. And made my top 20 on the average. Some surprises.
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20. John from Cincinnati (2007)

Although this show was highly uneven, the interesting characters and original story kept me intrigued.
Performance: 50
Screenplay: 55
Creativity: 70
Soundtrack: 65
Cinematography: 65
Entertainment Level: 65
TOTAL: 370
19. Oz (1997-2003)

This show was also uneven because it had too many storylines, and some of them didn’t work. But still it was great 90’s tv.
Performance: 70
Screenplay: 60
Creativity: 55
Soundtrack: 55
Cinematography: 65
Entertainment Level: 70
TOTAL: 375
18. Entourage (2004-???)

A bit empty, but certainly entertaining and the cast really works.
Performance: 70
Screenplay: 65
Creativity: 55
Soundtrack: 60
Cinematography: 60
Entertainment Level: 70
TOTAL: 380
17. Extras (2005-2007)

A great comedy that does look a bit cheap. But when it comes to British comedies, It’s probably the only one I like.
Performance: 75
Screenplay: 65
Creativity: 65
Soundtrack: 55
Cinematography: 55
Entertainment Level: 70
TOTAL: 385
16. The Comeback (2005)

In the future, no one will remember this as one of HBO’s best. But the small fanbase will always adore it.
Performance: 65
Screenplay: 70
Creativity: 70
Soundtrack: 55
Cinematography: 60
Entertainment Level: 75
TOTAL: 395
15. Flight of the Conchords (2007-???)

A fun and creative show, it’s not quite perfect but it doesn’t try to.
Performance: 60
Screenplay: 70
Creativity: 75
Soundtrack: 70
Cinematography: 60
Entertainment Level: 75
TOTAL: 410
14. Big Love (2006-???)

A wonderful show about something that i’d never seen ont tv before. It’s fresh and going the right direction.
Performance: 75
Screenplay: 75
Creativity: 70
Soundtrack: 65
Cinematography: 60
Entertainment Level: 75
TOTAL: 420
13. The Wire (2002-2008)

I can see why this show is so highly regarded. It was sometimes hard to swallow, but very honest.
Performance: 75
Screenplay: 75
Creativity: 70
Soundtrack: 65
Cinematography: 70
Entertainment Level: 70
TOTAL: 425
12. True Blood (2008-???)

My new favorite show, it’s not perfect, but it’s more addictive than crack.
Performance: 60
Screenplay: 65
Creativity: 75
Soundtrack: 70
Cinematography: 75
Entertainment Level: 85
TOTAL: 430
11. In Treatment (2008-???)

A show that scores pretty high in all, but doesn’t truly stand out in any. But it’s definitely unique.
Performance: 75
Screenplay: 75
Creativity: 70
Soundtrack: 70
Cinematography: 75
Entertainment Level: 75
TOTAL: 440
10. From the Earth to the Moon (1998)

A terrific miniseries with fantastic and captivating visuals.
Performance: 75
Screenplay: 75
Creativity: 75
Soundtrack: 80
Cinematography: 85
Entertainment Level: 75
TOTAL: 465
09. The Sopranos (1999-2007)

Pretty much the most acclaimed show of HBO, and perhaps of all time. It never failed at being shocking.
Performance: 80
Screenplay: 80
Creativity: 75
Soundtrack: 75
Cinematography: 75
Entertainment Level: 80
TOTAL: 465
08. Generation Kill (2008)

A realistic and very well executed mini-series portraying the war in Iraq.
Performance: 75
Screenplay: 80
Creativity: 75
Soundtrack: 80
Cinematography: 80
Entertainment Level: 80
TOTAL: 470
07. John Adams (2008)

A powerful miniseries about America’s second president.
Performance: 80
Screenplay: 80
Creativity: 75
Soundtrack: 80
Cinematography: 85
Entertainment Level: 80
TOTAL: 480
06. Band Of Brothers (2001)

Better and perhaps even more realistic than most movies about WW2. Heartbreaking and realistic.
Performance: 80
Screenplay: 80
Creativity: 75
Soundtrack: 85
Cinematography: 85
Entertainment Level: 80
TOTAL: 485
05. Angels in America (2003)

The shortest, but perhaps the best HBO miniseries. A very honest portrayal of someone dying of Aids.
Performance: 85
Screenplay: 80
Creativity: 80
Soundtrack: 80
Cinematography: 85
Entertainment Level: 80
TOTAL: 490
04. Rome (2005-2007)

A realistic portrayel of ancient Rome, violent and epic.
Performance: 85
Screenplay: 80
Creativity: 75
Soundtrack: 80
Cinematography: 85
Entertainment Level: 85
TOTAL: 490
03. Six Feet Under (2001-2005)

Alan Ball’s masterpiece of a series, and my personal favorite. Very honest and life-changing.
Performance: 80
Screenplay: 85
Creativity: 85
Soundtrack: 80
Cinematography: 85
Entertainment Level: 85
TOTAL: 500
02. Deadwood (2004-2006)

Close to perfect in many ways, especially performance-wise and the dialog. It was almost like reading a poem all the way through.
Performance: 95
Screenplay: 95
Creativity: 80
Soundtrack: 75
Cinematography: 80
Entertainment Level: 80
TOTAL: 505
01. Carnivale (2003-2005)

This show was so close to perfect, I can only dream about how it was supposed to end. Hopefully we will get a book, or a comics, or an animated series, hopefully something! I don’t think I would rate a show higher than Carnivale, not even Mad Men.
Performance: 80
Screenplay: 80
Creativity: 95
Soundtrack: 80
Cinematography: 95
Entertainment Level: 95
TOTAL: 525























































































































