HBO MaxThe Franchise (2024)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.8
Overview
The crew of an unloved franchise movie fight for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe. The series shines a light on the secret chaos inside the world of superhero moviemaking, to ask the question — how exactly does the cinematic sausage get made? Because every f*ck-up has an origin story.
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
Overview
The crew of an unloved franchise movie fight for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe. The series shines a light on the secret chaos inside the world of superhero moviemaking, to ask the question — how exactly does the cinematic sausage get made? Because every f*ck-up has an origin story.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
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Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The show's dominant themes align with a left-leaning cultural critique, satirizing corporate commodification and creative hierarchies within the entertainment industry, which positions it as left-leaning despite not promoting an explicit political agenda.
The HBO series *The Franchise* offers a satirical meta-commentary on the entertainment industry's approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It explicitly centers its narrative on DEI initiatives, such as increasing feminist representation in superhero films and the resulting tensions with fan backlash and studio politics. The show critiques both performative DEI efforts and the resistance they encounter, exposing the complexities and cultural conflicts inherent in these industry changes.
Secondary
Due to the absence of specific plot details or character information for 'The Franchise', an evaluation of its LGBTQ+ portrayal cannot be conducted. There is no available data to determine the presence or nature of LGBTQ+ characters or themes within the show.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The series features original characters not adapted from pre-existing source material or historical figures. Consequently, there are no established canonical genders to compare against their on-screen portrayals, meaning no gender swaps occurred.
The series features original characters for whom no prior racial or ethnic background was established in source material. Minor characters in the Armenian setting are cast to reflect local demographics, aligning with historical and regional authenticity. Therefore, no race swaps are present.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.5
6.5
Critic Ratings
7.3
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