The Franchise,' a new series from HBO premiering Sunday that stars Himesh Patel and Lolly Adefope, takes a comic look at the production of a second-tier superhero movie from a Marvel-like studio.

The Rise of Skywalker and Loki.) The first season’s eight episodes feel neither defensive nor score-settling, the rare satire that can be enjoyed by fans and haters alike. The lack of firsthand knowledge doesn’t make The Franchise feel generic.

The Franchise answers the question of whether superhero films are killing cinema with a resounding yes right off the bat, sending up everything from convoluted cinematic universes

The Franchise is so good and fun precisely because it has excellent, quippy writing, cast chemistry, and a steady stream of comedic situations.

HBO’s The Franchise may forever alter the way you experience a big-budget, IP-driven movie, by revealing just how silly it can be to film such an overblown spectacle. Premiering this Sunday, Oct.6 at 10/9c and counting two-time James Bond movie director Sam Mendes among its executive producers,