To everyone who constantly complains about how there are no good original films anymore as the only movies that are being made today are reboots, remakes, and sequels, I would highly recommends that you should watch Apple TV+ newest show, The Studio, as it will give you a satirical wakeup call of the reality of modern filmmaking.
We follow Matt Remick (Seth Rogan), a wide-eyed studio executive who wants to put artistic driven cinema back into films after being appointed the studio head of Continental Studios. However, it doesn’t take him long to realize that he is going way over his head as he must please the studio CEO Griffin Mill’s (Bryan Cranston) goal of making billions of dollars on IP movies. Soon realizing his dream might only just be a dream.
From the very beginning, The Studio makes it clear that it’s not just another Hollywood satire. Taking heavy inspiration from FX’s The Bear, the series immerses viewers in its high-stakes, high-energy world of filmmaking through long, elaborate one-takes. Episode two, in particular, is an ambitious technical feat, unfolding entirely in a single shot that heightens the sense of chaos as characters scramble to keep their heads above water in the relentless filmmaking industry. However, unlike The Bear, The Studio leans fully into comedy. Brimming with bombastic energy, the series expertly blends situational humor, biting satire, and self-deprecating wit, all while offering an unfiltered look at the challenges of working in Hollywood.
With Seth Rogen leading the charge, stepping outside his usual typecast in a refreshing and dynamic way, The Studio is already proving to be a standout series. With such a strong start, I’m eager to see how the show continues to evolve, pushing its characters and its biting commentary on Hollywood to new heights. If the opening episodes are any indication, The Studio is shaping up to be one of the most exciting and insightful comedies of the year.
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