The Studio is a satirical cringe comedy series created by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Peter Huyck, Alex Gregory, and Frida Perez. The Apple TV+ series is set in Hollywood, and it follows Matt Remick, the newly appointed head of the Continental Studios. Matt finds himself overwhelmed with the ever-changing industry, eccentric actors and directors, and soul-sucking financiers, but all he wants to do is make great films. The Studio stars Seth Rogen, Catherine O’Hara, Ike Barinholtz, Chase Sui Wonders, Bryan Cranston, and Kathryn Hahn. So, if you loved the hilarious comedy, interesting storylines, and entertaining characters in The Studio, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Action (Rent on Prime Video)
Action is a dark comedy series created by Chris Thompson. The short-lived Fox series is set in Hollywood, and it follows Peter Dragon, the head of Dragonfire Films, who just hit bottom after his big-budget blockbuster film flops at the box office and now he has put all of his hopes on a shoot-em-up flick called “Beverly Hills Gun Club.” Action stars Jay Mohr, Illeana Douglas, Jarrad Paul, Buddy Hackett, Jack Plotnick, and John Vargas.
The Franchise (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
The Franchise is a satirical comedy series created by Jon Brown. The HBO series is set in the behind-the-scenes of a big-budget superhero film, which is part of a larger franchise. It follows Daniel, the first assistant manager, as he deals with the daily pressure of making a movie of this size while also making sure to keep the nervous director and eccentric actors working on the film. The Franchise stars Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, Jessica Hynes, Billy Magnussen, Lolly Adefope, Darren Goldstein, Isaac Powell, Richard E. Grant, and Daniel Brühl.
Extras (Peacock, fuboTV, Britbox & Prime Video Add-On)
Extras is a British comedy series created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. The HBO series follows Andy Millman, a struggling actor working hard to get his big break, but until then, he works as an anonymous background performer in both films and TV shows. Extras stars Ricky Gervais, Ashley Jensen, Stephen Merchant, Shaun Williamson, and Shaun Pye.
The Other Two (Max & Prime Video Add-On)
The Other Two is a comedy series created by Chris Kelly and Sarah Schneider. The Comedy Central and later Max series follows brother and sister Cary, an aspiring actor, and Brooke, a former professional dancer, who are struggling in their careers, and to make things worse, their 13-year-old brother, Chase, suddenly becomes famous. The Other Two stars Heléne Yorke, Drew Tarver, Case Walker, Ken Marino, Molly Shannon, Brandon Scott Jones, and Josh Segarra.
Episodes (Paramount+ with Showtime & Rent on Prime Video)
Episodes is a British-American comedy series created by David Crane and Jeffrey Klarik. The Showtime series follows a British couple and comedy-writing duo that created a hit show. When they are invited to Hollywood to remake their series for the American audience, but as soon as they get to Tinseltown, their marriage and life begin falling apart. Episodes stars Matt LeBlanc, Stephen Mangan, Tamsin Greig, John Pankow, Kathleen Rose Perkins, and Mircea Monroe.
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 is set in the behind-the-scenes of a live sketch comedy show like Saturday Night Live. It follows executive producers Matt Albie and Danny Trip as they take over as the heads of the long-running series. Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip stars Matthew Perry, Amanda Peet, Bradley Whitford, Steven Weber, D.L. Hughley, Sarah Paulson, Nate Corddry, and Timothy Busfield.
Get Shorty (The Roku Channel & Rent on Prime Video)
Get Shorty is a crime-dark comedy-drama series created by Davey Holmes. Based on the 1990 novel of the same name by Elmore Leonard, the Epix series follows Miles Daly, who works as a muscle for a ruthless crime boss. Miles longs to leave his life of crime behind, and he gets his chance when he comes up with the idea of laundering his boss’s money by making money with a down-and-out film producer. Get Shorty stars Chris O’Dowd, Ray Romano, Sean Bridgers, Carolyn Dodd, Lidia Porto, Goya Robles, Megan Stevenson, Lucy Walters, and Sarah Stiles.
Entourage (Apple TV, Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Entourage is a comedy-drama series created by Doug Ellin. The HBO series is set in Hollywood, and it follows Vince Chase, a rising superstar, and his group of tight-knit friends as they lead a lavish lifestyle and try to deal with the everyday challenges that the Hollywood lifestyle brings with itself, including a very standoffish agent. Entourage stars Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jeremy Piven, Debi Mazar, Perrey Reeves, Rex Lee, Rhys Coiro, Gary Cole, Emmanuelle Chriqui, and Scott Caan.
The Bear (Hulu)
The Bear is a psychology comedy-drama series created by Christopher Storer. The FX series follows Carmy Berzatto, a successful chef who returns to his hometown of Chicago to take over the family Italian beef sandwich shop after a family tragedy. He faces various struggles in running the shop, including a chaotic kitchen, unsociable staff, and a lot of family baggage. The Bear stars Jeremy Allen White, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, Ayo Edebiri, Lionel Boyce, Liza Colón-Zayas, Abby Elliott, and Matty Matheson.
The Offer (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
The Offer is a biographical drama miniseries created by Michael Tolkin. The Paramount+ series follows Albert S. Rudy, who begins working as a producer and soon begins making the most popular gangster film of all time, The Godfather. The Offer stars Miles Teller, Matthew Goode, Dan Fogler, Brun Gorman, Colin Hanks, Giovanni Ribisi, and Juno Temple.