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10 Emmy-Winning Shows You Can Stream on HBO Right Now

Obviously this list includes Game of Thrones

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Rachel Paige

If you're looking to watch some of HBO's Emmy-winning series and you don't have access to Amazon Prime or a subscription through the Hulu or Prime Video channel add-ons, you'll probably have to turn to HBO Go or HBO Now, as some of the pay cable network's best shows haven't made it to other platforms. At least this makes it easy when it comes to tracking down must-see, Emmy-worthy HBO programs like Game of Thrones, which is breaking Emmy records left and right, including this year's 32 nominations, the most for any show in a single year. Say what you will about the show's final season, but clearly voters loved it (or are eager to award it).

If Game of Thrones isn't your cup of tea, though, and you're looking for a show that doesn't involve dragons, here is a handy list of shows you can watch (and some you can binge) on HBO right now.

1. Game of Thrones

​Sophie Turner, Game of Thrones

Sophie Turner, Game of Thrones

HBO

Emmys won: Peter Dinklage, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (x3); Outstanding Drama Series (x3); Outstanding Fantasy/Sci-Fi Costumes; Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup for a Series, Limited Series, Movie or Special (x3), Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Original Dramatic Score); Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Period or Fantasy Program (One Hour or More); Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (One Hour) (x4); Outstanding Special Visual Effects (x5); Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Drama Series, Limited Series, or Movie (x3); Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Drama Series (x2); Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series (x2); Outstanding Costumes for a Period/Fantasy Series, Limited Series or Movie; Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series (x2); Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (x2); Outstanding Makeup for a Single-Camera Series (Non-Prosthetic) (x4); Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary or Fantasy Program (One Hour or More) (X2); Outstanding Sound Editing for a Series (x2); Outstanding Special and Visual Effects; Outstanding Art Direction for a Contemporary or Fantasy Series (Single-Camera); Outstanding Costumes for a Series (x2); Outstanding Art Direction for a Single-Camera Series; Outstanding Main Title Design

Why you should watch: Come on, it'sGame of Thrones. At this point, you've either seen every episode of the series or know what happens throughout the series -- there is no middle ground. It's one of the most decorated series in history and will continue to be talked about for years to come (for both good and bad reasons).

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2. Sex and the City

​Cynthia Nixon, Sex and the City

Cynthia Nixon, Sex and the City

HBO

Emmys won: Sarah Jessica Parker, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series; Cynthia Nixon, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series; Outstanding Comedy Series; Outstanding Directing for a Comedy Series; Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series (x2); Outstanding Costumes for a Series

Why you should watch: Sex and the City changed television for the better and launched a dozen different careers for future movie and TV stars. Also, now the show is an on-going meme in pop culture.

3.The Sopranos

​Steven Van Zandt, James Gandolfini and Tony Sirico, The Sopranos

Steven Van Zandt, James Gandolfini and Tony Sirico, The Sopranos

HBO/Getty Images

Emmys won: Outstanding Drama Series (x2); James Gandolfini, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (x3); Edie Falco, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (x3); Michael Imperioli, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series; Drea de Matteo, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series; Joe Pantoliano, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series; Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series; Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series (x6); Outstanding Makeup for a Series; Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Series; Outstanding Casting for a Series

Why you should watch: When it comes to HBO series finales, The Sopranos is far superior to, say, Game of Thrones (sorry, but it's the truth!). It was must-watch TV before that was a big thing, and the show continues to be a must-see going forward.

4. Barry

​Bill Hader, Barry

Bill Hader, Barry

Aaron Epstein/HBO

Emmys won: Bill Hader, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series; Henry Winkler, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series; Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Comedy or Drama Series (Half-Hour) and Animation

Why you should watch: We always knew Bill Hader was funny, but in Barry, he takes his talents a step further as a hit-man trying to get in touch with his acting aspirations. No one could have predicted this would be a huge hit that really resonated with audiences, but here we are.

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5. Big Little Lies

Nicole Kidman, Big Little Lies

Nicole Kidman, Big Little Lies

Jennifer Clasen/HBO

Emmys won: Nicole Kidman, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie; Laura Dern, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie; Alexander Skarsgård, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie; Outstanding Limited Series; Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special; Outstanding Casting for a Limited Series, Movie or Special; Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a Series, Limited Series or Movie; Outstanding Music Supervision

Why you should watch: Big Little Lies not only won (more than) a handful of Emmys -- and rightfully so -- but it also started an Emmys controversy when it went from being a limited series to snagging a Season 2 from HBO. Also, it should be noted that the series has also been awarded for its music because have you even heard the soundtrack for this show?

6. Last Week Tonight With John Oliver

​John Oliver, Last Week Tonight

John Oliver, Last Week Tonight

Eric Liebowitz/HBO

Emmys won: Outstanding Variety Talk Series (x3); Outstanding Interactive Program (x3); Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series (x3); Outstanding Picture Editing For Variety Programming (x3)

Why you should watch: Last Week Tonight could just have been your run-of-the-mill satirical show, but host John Oliver has dialed it up to 11. Over the years he's pulled some incredible stunts and actually created real change in the world, and we hope he's always around to recap the last week.

7. Six Feet Under

Lauren Ambrose and Stark Sands, Six Feet Under

Lauren Ambrose and Stark Sands, Six Feet Under

HBO

Emmys won: Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series; Patricia Clarkson, Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series (x2); Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series (x2); Outstanding Main Title Theme Music; Outstanding Main Title Design; Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup for a Series, Miniseries, Movie, or Special; Outstanding Make Up for a Series (Prosthetic)

Why you should watch: Do you want your feelings and emotions ripped out and toyed with? Then Six Feet Under is for you. The show is an incredibly poetic story about life, love, and death.

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8. Veep

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep

Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep

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Emmys won: Outstanding Comedy Series (x3); Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (x6); Tony Hale, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (x2); Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series; Outstanding Casting for a Comedy Series (x3); Outstanding Cinematography for a Single-Camera Series (Half-Hour); Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Program (Half-Hour or Less)

Why you should watch: Six seasons of Veep have already gone through the Emmys cycle, and leading lady JLD has six Emmys to show for it. She's literally won the Lead Actress in a Comedy award every year that the show's been on the air. So, will she be able to do it again with Season 7?

9. Angels in America

​Angels in America

Angels in America

HBO

Emmys won: Al Pacino, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Television Movie; Meryl Streep, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Television Movie; Mary-Louise Parker, Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Television Movie; Jeffrey Wright, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Television Movie; Outstanding Limited Series; Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Television Movie or Dramatic Special; Outstanding Writing for a Limited Series, Television Movie or Dramatic Special; Outstanding Art Direction for a Limited Series, Television Movie or Special; Outstanding Single-Camera Sound Mixing for a Limited Series or Television Movie; Outstanding Casting for a Limited Series, Television Movie or Special; Outstanding Makeup for a Limited Series, Television Movie or Special (Non-Prosthetic)

Why you should watch: Adapted from the stage show of the same name, the Angels in Americaminiseries swept through the Emmys and took home awards in just about every category in 2004. More than a decade later, it's still an incredibly important story and one that will stay with you long after it's over.

10. Band of Brothers

​Band of Brothers

Band of Brothers

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Emmys won: Outstanding Miniseries; Outstanding Achievement in Interactive Television Programming; Outstanding Casting for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special; Outstanding Directing for a Miniseries, Movie, or Dramatic Special; Outstanding Single-Camera Picture Editing for a Miniseries or Movie; Outstanding Sound Editing for a Miniseries, Movie, or Special; Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Miniseries or Movie

Why you should watch: The Steven Spielberg- and Tom Hanks-produced Band of Brotherstells the story of the 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, of the 101st Airborne Division. Hanks even directed an episode. It also featured just about every actor you've ever seen, including David Schwimmer.

Need HBO? Add it through Hulu or through Amazon.