Though HBO’s latest comedy is called “The Franchise,” there’s never any doubt which franchise creator Jon Brown (“Succession,” “Veep”) has in mind. The beleaguered crew, stressed-out producers and insecure stars of “Tecto: Eye of the Storm” comprise a tiny fiefdom of a sprawling empire. Overseen by an invisible puppetmaster, the master narrative is a jumbled […]
Hbo’s Superhero Satire ‘the Franchise’ Is Cathartic But Thin: Tv Review
Alisoncolleherman, Variety
Sun, 10/06/2024 - 8:00am
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- The Franchise review: A sharp satire that skewers MCU and DC superhero movies
The Franchise is a smart, appropriately silly takedown of the Marvel-ification of Hollywood. The new series premieres Sunday, October 6 on HBO.
10/6/2024 - 6:01 am | View Link - HBO’s Superhero Satire ‘The Franchise’ Is Cathartic but Thin: TV Review
Though HBO’s latest comedy is called “The Franchise,” there’s never any doubt which franchise creator Jon Brown (“Succession,” “Veep”) has in mind. The beleaguered crew, stressed-out producers and ...
10/6/2024 - 4:00 am | View Link - Max's chaotic superhero satire 'The Franchise' has landed — and I love it
"The Franchise" takes us behind the scenes on an upcoming superhero movie, "Tecto: Eye of the Storm", a second-tier superhero flick that's being overshadowed by other franchise installments. It's also ...
10/6/2024 - 1:00 am | View Link - Review: ‘The Franchise’ marvels at what a nightmare it is to make a superhero movie
The Franchise,' a new series from HBO premiering Sunday that stars Himesh Patel and Lolly Adefope, takes a comic look at the production of a second-tier superhero movie from a Marvel-like studio.
10/5/2024 - 11:01 pm | View Link - HBO’s Next Big Sunday Night Show Is the Superhero Satire We Deserve
The Rise of Skywalker and Loki.) The first season’s eight episodes feel neither defensive nor score-settling, the rare satire that can be enjoyed by fans and haters alike. The lack of firsthand ...
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