HBO is offering 500 hours of TV shows and movies for free

Unless you're a key worker, the coronavirus pandemic has most likely given you more time on your hands. So why not use it to watch that movie or TV show you've simply never had the time to binge until now?

Well, this is something that's been made even easier thanks to HBO, which is offering 500 hours of TV shows and movies for free. Perfect as we save lives by following the lockdown orders to stay at home!

These Spanish neighbors uplifted each other's spirits at home by forming an impromptu band: 

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HBO's decision to offer free content is a particular godsend for anyone who has been left out of work and can't afford the nominal fee for other streaming services like Netflix and Disney+.

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In a press release, cited by Mashable, HBO said: "To provide some entertainment relief for those doing their part to keep everyone safe and healthy in this time of social isolation, HBO is making almost 500 hours of top programming available to stream for free for a limited time on HBO NOW and HBO GO - without a subscription."

So, what exactly can you watch for free? This is the full list:

TV Shows:

• Barry (two seasons)
• Silicon Valley (six seasons)
• Six Feet Under (five seasons)
• The Sopranos (seven seasons)
• Succession (two seasons)
• True Blood (seven seasons)
• Veep (seven seasons)
• The Wire (five seasons)

Documentaries and Documentary Series:

• The Apollo
• The Case Against Adnan Syed
• Elvis Presley: The Searcher
• I Love You, Now Die: The Commonwealth v. Michelle Carter
• The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley
• Jane Fonda in Five Acts
• McMillion$
• True Justice: Bryan Stevenson's Fight for Equality
• United Skates
• We Are the Dream: The Kids of the MLK Oakland Oratorical Fest

Movies:

• Arthur
• Arthur 2: On the Rocks
• Blinded By the Light
• The Bridges of Madison County
• Crazy, Stupid, Love
• Empire of the Sun
• Forget Paris
• Happy Feet Two
• Isn't It Romantic?
• The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part

• Midnight Special
• My Dog Skip
• Nancy Drew And The Hidden Staircase
• Pan
• Pokémon Detective Pikachu
• Red Riding Hood
• Smallfoot
• Storks
• Sucker Punch
• Unknown

As you can see, HBO has spoiled people for choice, and we are here for it. This is a difficult time for us all, but if we all come together to do the right thing and stay at home, we will save lives.