Episode 96
#96 – The Franchise Suffers from Franchise Fatigue
The one where our Mulaney dreams finally come true.
Streamageddon · Streamageddon
October 20, 202436m 50s
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Show Notes
Marvel’s franchise fatigue seems like the perfect target for comedy, but can the new HBO satire The Franchise overcome the baggage of the subject matter? Is it more of a 30 Rock or a Studio 60?
But first! Big ratings for our favorite new procedurals, trouble in paradise for the Golden Bachelorette, more scoops on the Abbott/Sunny crossover, and a triumphant quarter at Netflix (featuring surprise Mulaney news!).
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📺 Review: The Franchise
- 🧭 Where to Watch: HBO / Max
- 🗓️ Episodes This Season: 8 (Sundays at 10 PM ET)
- 🔄 Renewal Status: TBA
- 📚 Related Titles: Avenue 5, Veep
- 📚 Where to Stream Related Titles: Max
- 🤩 Starring: Himesh Patel, Aya Cash, Bill Magnussen, Jessica Hynes, Lolly Adefope, Richard E. Grant
- 🧑🎨 Created By: Jon Brown, Sam Mendes, Amando Iannucci
- ⚠️ Spoiler Warning for first 2 episodes starting at 20:00
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🔗 Links:
- ‘High Potential’ Audience Grows 19% With 8.7 Million Viewers for Episode 3 | Exclusive – Loree Seitz, The Wrap
- 'The Golden Bachelorette' Ratings on ABC — 'Abbott Elementary' – Matt Webb Mitovich, TV Line
- 'Abbott Elementary' Producers on 'Sunny' Crossover, Season 4 Stories – Michael Schneider, Variety
- A great season for Netflix – Lucy Brewster, Morning Brew
- Netflix Picks Up Weekly Live Variety Talk Show Hosted by John Mulaney – Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter
- Daniel Craig Slammed Netflix CEO Over ‘Knives Out' Avoiding Theaters: “F*ck Your Model!" – Jordan Ruimy, World of Reel
- 'The Penguin' Episode 2 Ratings: 1.6 Million Viewers – Selome Hailu, Variety
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