Amazon’s Prime Video is set to stream two HBO Max series starting September 30, expanding access to subscribers without requiring an additional HBO Max subscription. The move reflects a trend of streaming platforms sharing content to broaden their libraries. The two series arriving are Ballers and Banshee, both previously exclusive to HBO Max. These additions offer Prime Video users a chance to watch completed seasons of acclaimed shows in full.
The Series Arrive on Prime Video
Beginning September 30, Prime Video subscribers will gain access to Ballers and Banshee, two series originally hosted on HBO Max. Both series will launch simultaneously with all five seasons of Ballers and four seasons of Banshee available at once.
Ballers, created by Stephen Levinson, follows a retired NFL player embarking on a new career as a financial agent. The series blends sports drama with financial intrigue, exploring the lives of athletes and their agents. Johnson’s performance received widespread praise, contributing to the show’s 72% critic score and 88% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The show features appearances by real-life athletes like Stephen Curry, Tony Hawk, and Kelly Slater, adding authenticity to its sports-centric narrative. Produced between 2015 and 2019, Ballers consists of 47 episodes across five seasons. The series also includes Rob Corddry, John David Washington, and Omar Miller, among others. Its success stems from a mix of high-stakes football scenarios and behind-the-scenes financial dealings, drawing viewers into the intersection of sports and business.
Banshee: A Violent Small-Town Thriller
Banshee presents a darker narrative, following Lucas Hood, an ex-con who assumes the identity of a murdered sheriff in the Amish-influenced town of Banshee, Pennsylvania. Antony Starr portrays Hood, whose efforts to rebuild his life clashing with his criminal past and a vengeful mafia boss. The series, which aired from 2013 to 2016, is known for its intense action and morally ambiguous characters. Its fourth and final season provided a conclusive ending, avoiding the abrupt cancellations common in the genre. With 38 episodes across four seasons, Banshee earned a 90% critic score and 93% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
