HBO Cancels The Franchise After One Season

HBO has officially canceled its comedy series The Franchise after just one season, which concluded on November 24. The show, created by Jon Brown and produced by industry heavyweights Sam Mendes and Armando Iannucci, satirized the chaotic behind-the-scenes world of superhero filmmaking. Although it received a favorable 74% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, The Franchise failed to attract substantial viewership, never making it into Nielsen's Top 10 streaming ratings. HBO expressed gratitude for the talented team involved and indicated an interest in future collaborations despite the cancellation. The series starred Himesh Patel and Aya Cash, among others, and explored the struggles of a crew trying to make a successful superhero film amidst industry chaos. The decision to cancel was not entirely unexpected given the show's lack of mainstream popularity.