TV series
The Franchise
2024, English, on HBO. Created by Jon Brown.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 2024
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 85 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Franchise
The Franchise is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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JioHotstarAvailability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E8: Scene 117: The Death of Eye
Aired 24 November 2024
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Jon BrownCreator
- Himesh PatelDaniel Kumar · 8 ep
- Aya CashAnita Yarnell · 8 ep
- Jessica HynesSteph Mundun · 8 ep
- Billy MagnussenAdam Randolph · 8 ep
- Lolly AdefopeDagmara 'Dag' Nwaeze · 8 ep
- Darren GoldsteinPat Shannon · 8 ep
- Isaac PowellBryson Hird · 8 ep
- Richard E. GrantPeter Fairchild · 8 ep
- Daniel BrühlEric Bouchard · 8 ep
- Justin EdwardsRufus Maley · 8 ep
- Ruaridh MollicaJaz Cox · 8 ep
- Gemma AcostaHeidi (voice) · 7 ep
Details
- First aired
- 6 October 2024
- Last aired
- 24 November 2024
- Network
- HBO
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-MA
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The Franchise: quick answers
Is The Franchise worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 85 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Franchise are there?
The Franchise has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Franchise finished?
Yes. The Franchise was cancelled in 2024, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Franchise on?
The Franchise is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Franchise parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Franchise is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Franchise?
If you liked The Franchise, try Documentary Now!, Portlandia, The Young Ones.
Who created The Franchise?
The Franchise was created by Jon Brown and stars Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, Jessica Hynes.