While it’s now normal to see A-list actors write, produce, and star in television shows, for a while, it wasn’t the case. Before the turn of the century, television didn’t have the prestige films had, even being dubbed “the small screen”, until one HBO crime drama shifted the way things are done, and inadvertently kickstarted the Second Golden Age of Television. That show was The Sopranos, created by David Chase.
Given that this was a huge success for HBO, it’s no wonder that the channel would like to go back and acknowledge the mix of factors behind The Sopranos and made HBO known for prestige television. If you’re a fan of The Sopranos, or even if you’re just curious about it in general, here’s our simple guide on how to watch this in-depth documentary series.
Where to watch Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos
Both parts of Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos premieres Thursday, September 7 at 8 PM ET on HBO. Both parts also start streaming on Max on the same day.
There are two ways to watch Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos: live on HBO or the same day on Max.
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos on HBO
You can watch Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos on HBO without cable on one of these cord-cutting services:
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Of course, coming from HBO Documentary Films, it’s unsurprising that Wise Guy streams on HBO’s respective streaming home Max. Here is a refresher and a link to subscribe:
Max
While best known for streaming epic shows like Succession, Game of Thrones, and The White Lotus, Max rounds its selection with blockbusters from Warner Bros., news from CNN, reality shows from Discovery, and for an additional fee, live sports from B/R. Max’s plans begin at $10/month, but if you already have HBO, you should check with your TV provider to see if it can give you Max at no additional cost.
How much does Max cost?
$9.99/monthWho is David Chase?
If you’re unfamiliar, or if you just happen to be born right after the iconic HBO show, David Chase is the creator of HBO’s The Sopranos. He’s been in the industry since 1974, writing and pitching shows, as well as editing stories for other writers, but it wasn’t until 1999 when his work became widely acclaimed.
Wise Guy: David Chase and The Sopranos expands on the behind-the-scenes of The Sopranos, bringing in the show’s cast and crew to offer insight behind the iconic show.
Both parts are available to watch on Max
The complete docuseries premieres the same day as the telecast on Thursday, September 7 on Max.
Max
While best known for streaming epic shows like Succession, Game of Thrones, and The White Lotus, Max rounds its selection with blockbusters from Warner Bros., news from CNN, reality shows from Discovery, and for an additional fee, live sports from B/R. Max’s plans begin at $10/month, but if you already have HBO, you should check with your TV provider to see if it can give you Max at no additional cost.