When you think of HBO, your mind probably jumps first to prestige dramas from days gone by, not least classics like The Wire and The Sopranos. In more recent years it's been best known for blockbusters like Game of Thrones and The Last of Us, although it's also put out smaller, indie hits like How To With John Wilson.
So, as one of the biggest hit factories of any TV network and one of the best streaming services out there right now, its latest reality series seems like a pretty odd fit with its values. Paul American is a behind-the-scenes look at the Paul brothers, controversial YouTube giants who are now somewhat hard to avoid in pop culture.
