Sesame Street is a fictional street located in Manhattan (a borough in New York City). The street serves as the location for the American children's television series of the same name, which is centered around , a fictional brownstone building. In August, 2022, the current distributor of the program, HBO Max, pulled approximately 200 episodes leading to a large outcry. Some critics suggested this was due to an upcoming merger and desire to reduce costs. Sesame Street and HBO Max have signed a contract that continues through 2025.