The Franchise

Season 12024

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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8 Episodes

E01 Scene 31A: Tecto Meets Eye

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.

October 6, 2024

E02 Scene 36: The Invisible Jackhammer

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.

October 13, 2024

E03 Scene 54: The Lilac Ghost

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.

October 20, 2024

E04 Scene 83: Enter the Gurgler

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.

October 27, 2024

E05 Scene 16: Eric's Hospital Scene

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.

November 3, 2024

E06 Scene 110: Baptism of Fire

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.

November 10, 2024

E07 Scene 113: The Bridge

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 First AD... until a failed stunt leads to chaos.

November 17, 2024

E08 Scene 117: The Death of Eye

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 day of shooting.

November 24, 2024

The Franchise

E01 Scene 31A: Tecto Meets Eye

E02 Scene 36: The Invisible Jackhammer

E03 Scene 54: The Lilac Ghost

E04 Scene 83: Enter the Gurgler

E05 Scene 16: Eric's Hospital Scene

E06 Scene 110: Baptism of Fire

E07 Scene 113: The Bridge

E08 Scene 117: The Death of Eye

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Lost

E01 Scene 31A: Tecto Meets Eye

E02 Scene 36: The Invisible Jackhammer

E03 Scene 54: The Lilac Ghost

E04 Scene 83: Enter the Gurgler

E05 Scene 16: Eric's Hospital Scene

E06 Scene 110: Baptism of Fire

E07 Scene 113: The Bridge

E08 Scene 117: The Death of Eye