In 2014, HBO CEO Richard Plepler famously revealed that he doesn’t care about people sharing HBO Go passwords. “It’s not that we’re unmindful of it, it just has no impact on the business,” he said, adding that it’s a “terrific marketing vehicle for the next generation of viewers.” So, don’t feel guilty about asking your parents’ for their log-in. Except now you won’t need it.
Andy Samberg made a killer Arli$$ shout-out during tonight’s Emmys, shortly before showing millions “his” HBO Now log-in (khaleesifan3@emmyhost.com) and password (password1). The former is, of course, a Game of Thrones reference, and the latter, well, at least it’s not “123456.”
Better yet, it actually works as these people found out.
So this is a real HBO Now log in. Just tried it, and it worked. Excellent. pic.twitter.com/5mMIFdhOXV
— Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) September 21, 2015
how andy samberg just gave out an email and password for HBO on the emmy's and how it actually works pic.twitter.com/n2ulv0UXVQ
— briana (@moonlightlouis) September 21, 2015
We tried Andy Samberg's HBONow login and it totally works!! Quick, go try it before someone changes the password! #Emmys
— NowThis Impact (@nowthisimpact) September 21, 2015
HAHA! Wow! Andy Samberg's HBO NOW password actually worked!
Look! I'm logged in as ANDY! #Emmys pic.twitter.com/HF8LaiSZWD
— Kevin McCarthy (@KevinMcCarthyTV) September 21, 2015
I’m sure HBO is thrilled that Samberg, who starred in 7 Days In Hell, pulled this stunt. Either that, or they’re wondering why so many people are suddenly watching Entourage.