The people behind Veep, Succession, and two Bond films go behind the scenes on a fictional MCU.
Are they killing cinema?
Is this a dream factory, or is it an abattoir?
Its all fucked, is the short version.
Milk isnt the half of it.
An alien genocide two movies down the line meansTectoloses a whole raft of characters.
(The fish people are carrying a lot of thematic luggage.)
The movies shortchanged when a planned cameo by the franchise star is swapped for one by a Z-lister.
Dan loves these stories and this is his dream job, if only it werent ruining his life.
Cruel, venal and diva-ish, Grant is perfect.
The same goes for Adefope as Dag, the sarcastic voice of reason.
Bruhl is excellent as Eric… Theyre all operating exactly as youd want.
Comedically, its sharp, fast-paced and funny.
(Look out for the fictional superhero movie posters decorating the production office walls.
Plethora: Beyond the Nadir, but Toothcomb is also 10/10.)
Thats no problem for a comedy, but it doesnt bode well for the shows longevity.
The Franchise airs on Sundays on HBO and will be available on Sky and NOW from 21st October.
Rating:
4 out of 5
