Series
The Franchise
“Lights. Camera. Anxiety.”
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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Seasons & episodes
1Scene 31A: Tecto Meets Eye6 Oct 2024 · 29m · ★ 5.8While 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.
2Scene 36: The Invisible Jackhammer13 Oct 2024 · 28m · ★ 5.8Hoping 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.
3Scene 54: The Lilac Ghost20 Oct 2024 · 28m · ★ 6.7After 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.
4Scene 83: Enter the Gurgler27 Oct 2024 · 28m · ★ 5.8While 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.
5Scene 16: Eric's Hospital Scene3 Nov 2024 · 28m · ★ 6.8When 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.
6Scene 110: Baptism of Fire10 Nov 2024 · 29m · ★ 6.6As 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.
7Scene 113: The Bridge17 Nov 2024 · 28m · ★ 6.0On 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.
8Scene 117: The Death of Eye24 Nov 2024 · 30m · ★ 5.0After 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.
Details
- Created by
- Jon Brown
- First aired
- 6 Oct 2024
- Last aired
- 24 Nov 2024
- Status
- Canceled
- Language
- English
- Network
- HBO
- Episodes
- 8
- Votes
- 86 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Himesh PatelDaniel Kumar
Aya CashAnita Yarnell
Jessica HynesSteph Mundun
Billy MagnussenAdam Randolph
Lolly AdefopeDagmara 'Dag' Nwaeze
Darren GoldsteinPat Shannon
Isaac PowellBryson Hird
Richard E. GrantPeter Fairchild
Daniel BrühlEric Bouchard
