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Fans eagerly awaiting the final episode of Kate Winslet’s acclaimed drama Mare of Easttown were made to wait for even longer when streaming service HBO Max crashed just as it was due to start.

Winslet plays a detective in the murder mystery, which has been one of the most talked-about TV shows of recent months.

But many US viewers trying to watch on HBO Max had to wait several hours.

The finale was praised by critics, though, with The