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The Franchise
2024 6.6 (52 votes) 1 Seasons
Official Website
Genres
Comedy
Networks
HBO
Created By
Jon Brown

The Franchise

Lights. Camera. Anxiety.

Overview

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.

Key Crew

Top 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

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2024)

No overview available.

8 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Scene 31A: Tecto Meets Eye
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.

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 2: Scene 36: The Invisible Jackhammer
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.

Runtime: 28 min
Episode 3: Scene 54: The Lilac Ghost
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.

Runtime: 28 min
Episode 4: Scene 83: Enter the Gurgler
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.

Runtime: 28 min
Episode 5: Scene 16: Eric's Hospital Scene
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.

Runtime: 28 min
Episode 6: Scene 110: Baptism of Fire
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.

Runtime: 29 min
Episode 7: Scene 113: The Bridge
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.

Runtime: 28 min
Episode 8: Scene 117: The Death of Eye
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.

Runtime: 30 min

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