The Franchise
Cast & Crew
Himesh Patel Daniel
Aya Cash Anita
Jessica Hynes Steph
Billy Magnussen Adam
Lolly Adefope Dag
Darren Goldstein Pat
Isaac Powell Bryson
Ruaridh Mollica Jaz
Richard E. Grant Peter
Daniel Brühl Eric
Justin Edwards Rufus Maley
Sandra Huggett Jaky Wheeler
Sam Mendes Director
Jon Brown Writer
Armando Iannucci Writer
Sam Mendes Writer
Keith Akushie Writer
Marina Hyde Writer
Nicolas Brown Executive Producer
Pippa Harris Executive Producer
Armando Iannucci Executive Producer
Jim Kleverweis Executive Producer
Sam Mendes Executive Producer
Julie Pastor Executive Producer
Jon Brown Executive Producer
Keith Akushie Executive Producer
Marina Hyde Executive Producer
Dean O'Toole Producer
⨁Full Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Thursday, January 8
Scene 31A: Tecto Meets Eye
Season 1 • Episode 1
Dan struggles to solve endless problems on the set of "Tecto: Eye of the Storm."
Thursday, January 8
Scene 36: The Invisible Jackhammer
Season 1 • Episode 2
Hoping to wrap on a complicated stunt by end of the day, Dan faces unsolicited scrutiny from Dag.
Thursday, January 8
Scene 54: The Lilac Ghost
Season 1 • Episode 3
Anita must find ways to empower Tecto's sole female character.
Thursday, January 8
Scene 83: Enter the Gurgler
Season 1 • Episode 4
While prepping for a cameo from a big celebrity, the Tecto crew faces off against another film.
Thursday, January 8
Scene 16: Eric's Hospital Scene
Season 1 • Episode 5
Anita handles an unusual product placement request; Adam recruits Dag to help with his insecurities.
Friday, January 9
Scene 110: Baptism of Fire
Season 1 • Episode 6
Dan tries to raise the crew's morale; Eric expects a visit from his Hollywood idol.
Friday, January 9
Scene 113: The Bridge
Season 1 • Episode 7
Eric's latest breakdown leads Dan and Dag to take charge of an explosive shoot day.
Friday, January 9
Scene 117: The Death of Eye
Season 1 • Episode 8
Anita uncovers some troubling news about Tecto and Dan works on a plan.
Matt Roush says...
The series’ structure of cascading dilemmas can become repetitive over eight weeks, but The Franchise is at its best when it zeroes in on pointed issues like a gender imbalance in the superhero genre or the studio insisting on a meaningless crossover cameo for fan service.
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