The Franchise is a satirical comedy series created by Jon Brown. The HBO series revolves around the crew of a little-known franchise movie set in an otherwise extremely popular superhero cinematic universe. The Franchise’s comedy comes from all the chaos generated by the always-on-fire set, idiotic stars, arrogant director, and panic-ridden crew. The Franchise stars Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, Jessica Hynes, Billy Magnussen, Lolly Adefope, Darren Goldstein, Isaac Powell, Richard E. Grant, and Daniel Brühl. So, if you loved the satirical comedy, behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood, and the general chaos in The Franchise here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Episodes (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Episodes is a satirical comedy series created by David Crane and Jeffrey Klarik. The Showtime series follows a British married couple who created an award-winning British sitcom and now they are invited to remake their series in Hollywood for the American audience but their plans go horribly wrong because of their star, Matt LeBlanc. Episodes stars Stephen Mangan, Tamsin Greig, Matt LeBlanc, John Pankow, Kathleen Rose Perkins, and Mircea Monroe.
30 Rock (Hulu, Peacock & Rent on Prime Video)
30 Rock is a satirical comedy series created by Tina Fey. The NBC series follows Liz Lemon, the head writer of a sketch comedy show as she deals with all the drama that comes from her staff, eccentric stars, and her new arrogant boss. 30 Rock stars Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Jane Krakowski, Jack McBrayer, Scott Adsit, Judah Friedlander, Alex Baldwin, Katrina Bowden, Keith Powell, Lonny Ross, Kevin Brown, and John Lutz.
UnReal (Netflix, Tubi & Rent on Prime Video)
UnReal is a dark comedy-drama series created by Marti Noxon and Sarah Gertrude Shapiro. Based on Shapiro’s 2013 short film titled Sequin Raze, the Lifetime series revolves around Rachel and Quinn, the executive producers behind the reality TV series Everlasting as they scheme and manipulate the contestants to create outrageous drama for the viewers at home. UnReal stars Shiri Appleby and Constance Zimmer in the lead roles with Johanna Braddy, Freddie Stroma, Craig Bierko, and Nathalie Kelly starring in supporting roles.
The Offer (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
The Offer is a biographical drama miniseries created by Michael Tolkin. The Paramount+ series follows Oscar-winning producer Albert S Ruddy as he begins working in Hollywood and takes on the task of making arguably the best gangster drama film ever made, The Godfather. The Offer stars Miles Teller in the lead role with Juno Temple, Matthew Goode, Justin Chambers, Dan Fogler, Nora Arnezeder, Burn Gorman, and Giovanni Ribisi starring in supporting roles.
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (Rent on Prime Video)
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip is a comedy-drama series created by Aaron Sorkin. The NBC series takes place behind the scenes of an SNL-like series and it revolves around executive producers Matt Albie and Danny Tripp as they take over the show after a live meltdown of the show’s previous executive producer. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip stars Matthew Perry and Bradley Whitford in the lead roles with Amanda Peet, Sarah Paulson, Nate Corddry, D.L. Hughley, Steven Weber, and Timothy Busfield starring in supporting roles.
Action (Rent on Prime Video)
Action is a dark comedy series created by Chris Thompson. The short-lived Fox series revolves around Peter Dragon, a morally bankrupt Hollywood producer after his big-budget blockbuster film bombs at the box office and now his only hope to save his status is a shoot-em-up film. Action stars Jay Mohr in the lead role with Illeana Douglas, Jarrad Paul, Buddy Hackett, Jack Plotnick, and John Vargas starring in supporting roles.
The Bear (Hulu)
The Bear is an intense comedy-drama series created by Christopher Storer. The FX series revolves around Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, a talented young chef who leaves his coveted job and moves to Chicago after a tragedy to run his family’s Italian beef sandwich shop where he must deal with a rundown kitchen, financial trouble, and an unruly staff while also working through his psychological trauma. The Bear stars Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Abby Elliott, and Matty Matheson.
