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The Independent UK
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Inga Parkel

YOU WONT BELIEVE: Fans express disappointment after hbo max removes popular cartoon - You Need To See This

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  • HBO Max has removed the animated series Samurai Jack from its U.S. streaming catalog, effective July.
  • The Cartoon Network classic, which originally aired from 2001 to 2003 and was revived in 2017, had been available on HBO Max since 2020.
  • Fans have expressed widespread disappointment on social media, criticizing HBO Max's decision to remove the beloved show.
  • All five seasons of Samurai Jack are now exclusively available to stream for free with ad breaks on Adult Swim's website and app.
  • This removal aligns with a standard practice for major streaming platforms to manage licensing agreements and implement cost-cutting measures.

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