High Maintenance Returns... Again

September 16, 2016 10:19 AM

Tonight on HBO we find the premiere continuance of High Maintenance [previously, also previously]. IndieWire has a review, and is pretty impressed.
posted by hippybear (17 comments total)

I really loved the web-series (enough to cough up money to Vimeo, even), and am glad to see it getting a prestigious TV home. The AV Club review was also positive.
posted by whir at 10:47 AM on September 16, 2016

One of my favorite shows all time. Discovering the series while new videos were still coming out occasionally on vimeo was such a treasure. It was perfectly suited for webisode format, I hope HBOification doesn't spoil the charm
posted by an animate objects at 10:54 AM on September 16, 2016

It would be lovely if Canadians without cable or satellite could see this show legally and support the creators. But as long as Bell fucking Media gets the rights to HBO up here, we don't get HBO NOW. All streaming options are tied to various subscription package that would cost at least $50/month.
posted by maudlin at 11:04 AM on September 16, 2016 [1 favorite]

It really is a wonderful show, and I'm super bummed that the HBO purchase means they've pulled all the episode from the Internet.
posted by Itaxpica at 11:06 AM on September 16, 2016 [1 favorite]

That does seem like it's a bit self-sabotaging. Using the previously online shows to promote the HBO series would make a lot more sense to me. But then, I don't work at HBO or in marketing, so what do I know?
posted by hippybear at 11:41 AM on September 16, 2016 [1 favorite]

I really enjoyed the web series but I'm worried that HBO might be a year or two too late with picking up this show. NYC marijuana messengers seem like such a primitive and antiquated way of getting your weed these days.

(I get mine air delivered by drones)
posted by cazoo at 12:11 PM on September 16, 2016 [2 favorites]

This web series introduced me to Vulfpeck, and gave me a really good name for a field mouse that invaded my home (Jamie), so I'm happy that it's getting recognition, but HBO seems a bit heavy handed in pulling the Vimeo content. On a completely unrelated note, I want to see Ben Sinclair in more stuff - he has really good comedic timing.
posted by eclectist at 1:20 PM on September 16, 2016

The first two seasons on Vimeo were so, so good and I was really disappointed to find out they've been pulled (and I actually, happily, gladly forked over money for the content).

Will paying for access on HBO give me access to the web series content? The schedule fits in well with my polyphasic sleep cycle, but if it's too expensive I can't buy the crystal I need to insert into my sex organs.
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 1:51 PM on September 16, 2016 [2 favorites]

According to AV Club, they've moved all the online content onto the HBO platforms for streaming. My DISH subscription and associated HBO Go access both list all the previously online stuff as viewable, so I assume that paying for HBO Now or something would also include these things.
posted by hippybear at 2:13 PM on September 16, 2016

Yup, all the old episodes are available for streaming. Source: me, watching Rachel (aka the best episode) for the first time in months, ahhhhh, so good
posted by palomar at 3:13 PM on September 16, 2016

I think Helen is probably the most poignant of the episodes.

I haven't watched most of these since the first MF post about this series, so I'm enjoying reviewing them before tonight's HBO premiere.

(Also really enjoying the little commentary segments before each episode.)
posted by hippybear at 3:18 PM on September 16, 2016 [1 favorite]

My friends and I have a Passover Seder every years, which I've mentioned on the Blue before. One of our cherished annual traditions is watching the High Maintenance Passover episode before the Seder begins.
posted by Itaxpica at 3:22 PM on September 16, 2016 [1 favorite]

Are either of you an asexual magician?
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 4:01 PM on September 16, 2016 [1 favorite]

Bingewatching this whole thing. I already knew the series had heart, but seeing them all in serial like this, I hadn't before realized exactly how much heart it has.

I hope it's found a good home at HBO. This is a worthwhile project that has a lot more depth than I initially realized, and I find myself truly loving Blichfeld and Sinclair for having created this.
posted by hippybear at 5:12 PM on September 16, 2016

Entirely gratuitous full frontal male nudity. I approve.
posted by hippybear at 8:17 PM on September 16, 2016

OMG THE THROW PILLOW!!!

Seriously this needs to be on Fanfare.
posted by hippybear at 8:34 PM on September 16, 2016

Fanfare
posted by hippybear at 9:45 PM on September 16, 2016