Best HBO TV Shows for Weekly episodic viewing

#2 The Pitt, Season 2
4.8

Weekly episodes suit the cliffhangers and give major cases room to settle, though the addictive transitions also encourage watching ahead.

Pros: character development, acting performance

Cons: character consistency, dialogue quality

#3 The Gilded Age, Season 4
4.5

Twists and changing alliances suit a weekly rhythm, leaving time to savor developments and discuss them between installments.

Pros: entertainment value, character development

Cons: romance quality, ensemble balance