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The Franchise

The Franchise

Lights. Camera. Anxiety.

TV-MA2024•6.5/10
Comedy

Ratings

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6.5/10(74)

The crew of an unloved franchise movie fight for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe. The series shines a light on the secret chaos inside the world of superhero moviemaking, to ask the question — how exactly does the cinematic sausage get made? Because every f*ck-up has an origin story.

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Production

Neal Street Productions, Dundee Productions, HBO

Language

EN

Status

Canceled

First Aired

October 6, 2024

Last Aired

November 24, 2024

Networks

HBO

Created By

Jon Brown

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Scene 31A: Tecto Meets Eye
E1
Scene 31A: Tecto Meets Eye
Air date: 2024-10-06
While problems plague the set of the latest Maximum Studios superhero film Tecto: Eye of the Storm, First Assistant Director Dan scrambles to keep the crew afloat amid a series of shakeups.
Scene 36: The Invisible Jackhammer
E2
Scene 36: The Invisible Jackhammer
Air date: 2024-10-13
Hoping to wrap on a complicated stunt by the end of the day, Dan faces unsolicited scrutiny from Dag, while Anita asserts herself as the film's newest producer, and Eric demands more extras.
Scene 54: The Lilac Ghost
E3
Scene 54: The Lilac Ghost
Air date: 2024-10-20
After the media decides Maximum Studios has a "woman problem," Anita asks the crew to find ways to empower the film's only female character. Meanwhile, Adam's questionable supplement regimen takes its toll.
Scene 83: Enter the Gurgler
E4
Scene 83: Enter the Gurgler
Air date: 2024-10-27
While they prepare for a big celebrity cameo from the studio's most popular superhero, the Tecto crew finds themselves at odds with another film within Maximum franchise.
Scene 16: Eric's Hospital Scene
E5
Scene 16: Eric's Hospital Scene
Air date: 2024-11-03
When Peter is called onto the set of Maximum's latest tentpole, Dag is recruited to help with Adam's insecurities. As Anita struggles to incorporate some unusual product placement, Eric deals with a disgruntled crew.
Scene 110: Baptism of Fire
E6
Scene 110: Baptism of Fire
Air date: 2024-11-10
As the crew threatens mutiny over yet another late-night shoot, Dan attempts to raise morale, while Eric anticipates a visit from an A-list director. Meanwhile, Peter and Steph each flirt with potential HR violations.
Scene 113: The Bridge
E7
Scene 113: The Bridge
Air date: 2024-11-17
On location in Armenia, Eric is pushed over the edge by an article blaming Maximum Studios for the sorry state of modern cinema. With Dan in charge, Dag relishes the chance to play First AD... until a failed stunt leads to chaos.
Scene 117: The Death of Eye
E8
Scene 117: The Death of Eye
Air date: 2024-11-24
After Anita uncovers some troubling news about Tecto, Dan works on a plan, while Dag tries to dodge the Armenian authorities. Later, an on-set incident overshadows Peter's final day of shooting.

Cast

Himesh Patel

Himesh Patel

Daniel Kumar

Aya Cash

Aya Cash

Anita Yarnell

Jessica Hynes

Jessica Hynes

Steph Mundun

Billy Magnussen

Billy Magnussen

Adam Randolph

Lolly Adefope

Lolly Adefope

Dagmara 'Dag' Nwaeze

Darren Goldstein

Darren Goldstein

Pat Shannon

Isaac Powell

Isaac Powell

Bryson Hird

Richard E. Grant

Richard E. Grant

Peter Fairchild

Daniel Brühl

Daniel Brühl

Eric Bouchard

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