HBO Max SHOCKS Fans! Stream Hit Shows EARLY?! Super Bowl Surprise!

HBO Max is giving viewers a bit of a pre-Super Bowl treat this year, dropping new episodes of two of its Sunday night series, "Industry" and "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms," a couple of days early. Forget waiting until Sunday night; you can dive into the latest dramas starting Friday, February 6th, at 12:01 a.m. PT/3:01 a.m. ET. That's before the wings are even ordered, folks.

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So, which episodes are getting the early release? We're talking "Industry" Season 4, Episode 5, and "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" Season 1, Episode 4. Now, don't worry, if you're a stickler for the traditional Sunday night HBO experience, the linear premieres will still happen at their regularly scheduled times – 9 p.m. ET for "Industry" and 10 p.m. ET for "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms." It's essentially a "choose your own adventure" in television viewing this weekend.

This isn't exactly a new tactic for HBO. They've pulled similar moves before to try and navigate the black hole that is the Super Bowl's viewership. Let's face it, even the most dedicated TV watcher can be tempted away by the promise of high-flying tackles and over-the-top halftime shows. So, smart move, HBO. Smart move.

"Industry," for those who might be unfamiliar, is the brainchild of former bankers Konrad Kay and Mickey Down. The show debuted in 2020 and has consistently earned critical praise for its unflinching portrayal of young graduates clawing their way through the brutal world of high finance at the fictional London investment bank Pierpoint & Co. Season 4 ramps up the tension, throwing these characters into the messy world of a burgeoning fintech company called Tender. It's basically "Succession" but with more spreadsheets and less helicopters (probably).

And speaking of characters, Season 4 boasts a veritable ensemble cast, including Myha’la Herrold, Marisa Abela, Kit Harington (yes, Jon Snow himself!), Ken Leung, Max Minghella, and a whole host of other talented actors. Honestly, you'd need a flowchart to keep track of all the relationships and rivalries in this show, but that's part of the fun, isn't it? So, if you're looking for something to binge before or after the big game, and you're into high-stakes drama and sharp writing, "Industry" and "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms" might just be your ticket. Just remember to set your alarms for Friday morning... or maybe just stay up late.