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The Franchise

2024·Show
8Episodes in1Season·TV-MA
IMDb6.5Metacritic676.6Rotten Tomatoes73%62%
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Where to watch

HBO Max

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What's your score?

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The Franchise fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

Plenty of satire and cringe comedy

  • Satire & Parody9
  • Cringe Humor8
  • Dark Humor8

World

Show business, society, and pop culture

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Novelty8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Meta Narrative9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

Lights. Camera. Anxiety.

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.
Hollywood SatireBehind-the-Scenes ComedySuperhero DeconstructionDarkly HumorousMeta-CommentaryWorkplace ChaosCringe HumorAdult ComedyIndustry Critique

Crew

Directed by:
Kevin Bray, Liza Johnson, Tom George
Written by:
Jon Brown, Tony Roche, Rachel Axler
Composed by:
Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Franchise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Franchise legally?

HBO Max

The Franchise is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Franchise worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 73%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Franchise rated?

TV-MAStrong language

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: strong language.

How many seasons does The Franchise have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 8 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Franchise?

Critics70
Audiences64

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 64 out of 100, so both groups see The Franchise much the same way.

When did The Franchise air?

It ran from 2024 to 2024 and has ended.

What language is The Franchise in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Franchise?

114ADAEAGALARATAUBABBBEBGBHBOBR+100

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Franchise in 114 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Franchise use?

No Stunt DoubleTroubled ProductionReal Trailer, Fake MovieToilet HumourBland-Name ProductCompany Cross-ReferencesStylistic SuckHostility on the SetTampering with Food and DrinkDestroy the EvidenceEye ScreamAffectionate Parodyand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for The Franchise, including No Stunt Double, Troubled Production, Real Trailer, Fake Movie.