‘The Franchise’ Canceled After One Season at HBO

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• Iannucci, the acclaimed creator of 'Veep' and 'The Thick of It', had high hopes for 'The Franchise', but the show failed to capture the same level of critical acclaim or viewership.
• Industry insiders speculate the network's decision to ax the series was driven by a lack of audience engagement, signaling the challenges of translating Iannucci's signature political satire to a more Hollywood-centric setting.