The Franchise tv series

"I’m certain that there will be a solid-sized audience that will flock to this series happily (...) Especially by the end, though, 'The Franchise' amounts to not much more than superficial mockery of stuff some people like and other people are tired of. 

"There’s enough hilarity strewn throughout its eight episodes to keep it afloat—and, more importantly, to warrant the one thing all franchises crave: a sequel." 

"An exercise in watching good actors struggle through terrible scripts (...) Rating: ★ (out of 4)" 

"The 8-episode first season is just funny enough to sustain your interest, even if some of the targets here feel easier than in the best Iannucci productions." 

"HBO’s Superhero Movie Comedy Falls Flat (...) The creators of 'Veep' bring the laughs but lack focus in their latest TV collaboration" 

"A modern trademark of auteur filmmaking, distinguishing 'The Franchise' from the mindless Hollywood blockbusters it so eagerly and viciously sends up" 

"The constant cynicism is also wearing, even for someone as cynical as I am"