The Franchise

Lights. Camera. Anxiety.

6.5(76)|2024-10-06|1 seasons, 8 episodes

Comedy

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.

Episodes

Season 1(8)

S1E1 · 2024-10-06 · 29m

Scene 31A: Tecto Meets Eye

5.8

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.

S1E2 · 2024-10-13 · 28m

Scene 36: The Invisible Jackhammer

5.8

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.

S1E3 · 2024-10-20 · 28m

Scene 54: The Lilac Ghost

6.7

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.

S1E4 · 2024-10-27 · 28m

Scene 83: Enter the Gurgler

5.8

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.

S1E5 · 2024-11-03 · 28m

Scene 16: Eric's Hospital Scene

6.8

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.

S1E6 · 2024-11-10 · 29m

Scene 110: Baptism of Fire

6.6

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.

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