
Bigger, Deeper, and More ‘Fucked Up’
When asked why HBO took such bold risks on shows that were darker, more libidinal, and more surreal than those on other networks, a company executive replied, “Because we can.”
It’s Not TV: The Spectacular Rise, Revolution, and Future of HBO
by Felix Gillette and John Koblin
Tinderbox: HBO’s Ruthless Pursuit of New Frontiers
by James Andrew Miller
March 23, 2023 issue