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scrn logline
HBO cancels quirky superhero satire 'The Franchise' after just one season, leaving fans and industry insiders buzzing about what went wrong behind the scenes.
beat sheet
- The show was created by Jon Brown and executive produced by industry heavyweights Sam Mendes and Armando Iannucci, who were hoping to bring a fresh, irreverent take on the superhero genre to the premium network.
- Sources say the decision to pull the plug came down to lackluster viewership and creative differences between the producers, leaving many wondering if HBO missed an opportunity to carve out a new niche in the crowded superhero space.
call sheet
Jon Brown, Sam Mendes, Armando Iannucci, HBO, The Franchise