True Detective - HBO reseach

Please research HBO, the television network that produced and published True Detective, making use of the following headings. These questions/headings will require research! Please make notes in your book. Feel free to pick and choose which headings to focus on.

Ideology and identity of the channel

History

Notable shows, including genre, viewing figures and number of series

How does HBO differ from American network television? How is HBO regulated?

Which channel was True Detective shown on in the UK?

How does HBO distribute its TV output?