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The Franchise
The Franchise
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The Franchise

“Lights. Camera. Anxiety.”

6.5 / 10
2024
1 season
8 episodes
Comedy

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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Cast

Himesh Patel

Himesh Patel

Aya Cash

Aya Cash

Jessica Hynes

Jessica Hynes

Billy Magnussen

Billy Magnussen

Lolly Adefope

Lolly Adefope

Darren Goldstein

Darren Goldstein

Isaac Powell

Isaac Powell

Richard E. Grant

Richard E. Grant

Daniel Brühl

Daniel Brühl

Justin Edwards

Justin Edwards

Ruaridh Mollica

Ruaridh Mollica

Gemma Acosta

Gemma Acosta

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Seasons

  • Scene 31A: Tecto Meets Eye

    1.Scene 31A: Tecto Meets Eye

    5.8
    06-10-202429m

    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...

  • Scene 36: The Invisible Jackhammer

    2.Scene 36: The Invisible Jackhammer

    5.8
    13-10-202428m

    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 mo...

  • Scene 54: The Lilac Ghost

    3.Scene 54: The Lilac Ghost

    6.7
    20-10-202428m

    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 suppleme...

  • Scene 83: Enter the Gurgler

    4.Scene 83: Enter the Gurgler

    5.8
    27-10-202428m

    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

    5.Scene 16: Eric's Hospital Scene

    6.8
    03-11-202428m

    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,...

  • Scene 110: Baptism of Fire

    6.Scene 110: Baptism of Fire

    6.6
    10-11-202429m

    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 eac...

  • Scene 113: The Bridge

    7.Scene 113: The Bridge

    6.0
    17-11-202428m

    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...

  • Scene 117: The Death of Eye

    8.Scene 117: The Death of Eye

    5.0
    24-11-202430m

    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 da...