Himesh Patel leads the comedy produced by Armando Iannucci and Sam Mendes, set behind the scenes of a big-budget comic book adaptation.

From producer-writers of 'Veep' and 'Succession,' HBO's 'The Franchise' spoofs the anxieties and chaos on the set of a big-budget superhero fantasy

Which is a stealth joke within “Tecto,” and “The Franchise,” and a mischievous stroke of satire that transcends an already absorbing storyline. Mr. Anderson is the Journal’s TV critic.

Hollywood loves a navel-gazing satire about the movie business. Audiences do too, when given a good reason, from the upbeat mockery of 1952’s “Singin’ in the Rain,” to the excoriation of a studio executive in 1992’s “The Player,

Curious about The Franchise release time and date on HBO and Max? Fans are eagerly anticipating when this highly awaited series will premiere. With a talented cast and a promising storyline, The Franchise is poised to become a must-watch for television enthusiasts.