EntertainmentStreamingHBO’s new sci-fi comedy is one superhero fans shouldn’t miss – irrespective of reviewsThe Franchise is shaping up hilariouslyWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
EntertainmentStreamingHBO’s new sci-fi comedy is one superhero fans shouldn’t miss – irrespective of reviewsThe Franchise is shaping up hilariouslyWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
The Franchise is shaping up hilariously
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
HBO can’t ever be discounted from the conversation about thebest streaming service. It’s been a hit factory for at least a couple of decades, now, consistently putting out top-quality new series, even if finding those series streaming outside the US can sometimes be a fiddle.
While you might hear plenty of shouting about huge successes likeThe Last of UsorSuccession, there are often great HBO series sneaking under the radar a little, and one of those is ongoing right now.The Franchisejust got a mid-season trailer showing off the second half of its first season, to underline the point.
The Franchise | Mid-Season Weeks Ahead Trailer | Max - YouTubeWatch On
The Franchise | Mid-Season Weeks Ahead Trailer | Max - YouTube
The Franchise | Mid-Season Weeks Ahead Trailer | Max - YouTube
It’s really funny stuff, and is currently ongoing on HBO Max in the US and on Sky Comedy in the UK, so is actually easier to access than you might think. With names like Daniel Brühl, Himesh Patel and Billy Magnussen all in big roles, it has some decent star power, too.
Image1of5(Image credit: HBO)(Image credit: HBO)(Image credit: HBO)(Image credit: HBO)(Image credit: HBO)
Image1of5(Image credit: HBO)(Image credit: HBO)(Image credit: HBO)(Image credit: HBO)(Image credit: HBO)
Image1of5
(Image credit: HBO)(Image credit: HBO)(Image credit: HBO)(Image credit: HBO)(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)(Image credit: HBO)(Image credit: HBO)(Image credit: HBO)(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
(Image credit: HBO)
More importantly, like the underrated dark comedy sci-fi showAvenue 5before it, this is from the mind of executive producer and comedy legend Armando Iannucci, which is always a good sign. Still,The Franchisehas met with a pretty mixed reception thus far.
Critics liked it, offering a 75% score onRotten Tomatoes, but audiences have been harsher so far, lumping it with a 58% score. Of course, we always think that a season of TV is best judged once it’s actually over, so there should still be plenty of fight left in the show.
So, now might be the time to get on board and catch up – or to pick up a subscription to let you watch HBO’s stuff. WithThe Penguinongoing andDune: Prophecyright around the corner, there’s no time like the present.
Sign up to the T3 newsletter for smarter living straight to your inbox
Get all the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products from the T3 experts
Today’s best Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2023, Google Chromecast with Google TV, Apple TV 4K (2022) and Nvidia Shield TV Pro dealsAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2023$59.99$44.99ViewSee all pricesDeal endsMon, Jan 27, 2025Google Chromecast with Google TV$23.62ViewSee all pricesApple TV 4K (2022)$128.89ViewSee all pricesNvidia Shield TV Pro$196.98ViewSee all pricesWe check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
Today’s best Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2023, Google Chromecast with Google TV, Apple TV 4K (2022) and Nvidia Shield TV Pro dealsAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2023$59.99$44.99ViewSee all pricesDeal endsMon, Jan 27, 2025Google Chromecast with Google TV$23.62ViewSee all pricesApple TV 4K (2022)$128.89ViewSee all pricesNvidia Shield TV Pro$196.98ViewSee all pricesWe check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
Today’s best Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2023, Google Chromecast with Google TV, Apple TV 4K (2022) and Nvidia Shield TV Pro dealsAmazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2023$59.99$44.99ViewSee all pricesDeal endsMon, Jan 27, 2025Google Chromecast with Google TV$23.62ViewSee all pricesApple TV 4K (2022)$128.89ViewSee all pricesNvidia Shield TV Pro$196.98ViewSee all pricesWe check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
Today’s best Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2023, Google Chromecast with Google TV, Apple TV 4K (2022) and Nvidia Shield TV Pro deals
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2023$59.99$44.99ViewSee all pricesDeal endsMon, Jan 27, 2025Google Chromecast with Google TV$23.62ViewSee all pricesApple TV 4K (2022)$128.89ViewSee all pricesNvidia Shield TV Pro$196.98ViewSee all prices
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2023$59.99$44.99ViewSee all pricesDeal endsMon, Jan 27, 2025
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2023$59.99$44.99ViewSee all prices
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2023
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max 2023
$59.99$44.99View
$59.99$44.99
$44.99
See all prices
Deal endsMon, Jan 27, 2025
Deal endsMon, Jan 27, 2025
Deal endsMon, Jan 27, 2025
Google Chromecast with Google TV$23.62ViewSee all prices
Google Chromecast with Google TV$23.62ViewSee all prices
Google Chromecast with Google TV
Google Chromecast with Google TV
$23.62View
$23.62
$23.62
See all prices
Apple TV 4K (2022)$128.89ViewSee all prices
Apple TV 4K (2022)$128.89ViewSee all prices
Apple TV 4K (2022)
Apple TV 4K (2022)
$128.89View
$128.89
$128.89
See all prices
Nvidia Shield TV Pro$196.98ViewSee all prices
Nvidia Shield TV Pro$196.98ViewSee all prices
Nvidia Shield TV Pro
Nvidia Shield TV Pro
$196.98View
$196.98
$196.98
See all prices
We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
Build bigger arms in just 30 minutes with this 5-move dumbbell-only workoutIt’ll leave the biceps and triceps popping!
It’ll leave the biceps and triceps popping!
OMEGA puts the moon on your wrist with its new Speedmaster Moonphase MeteoriteOMEGA adds two new Moonphase Meteorite watches to its Speedmaster line-up
OMEGA adds two new Moonphase Meteorite watches to its Speedmaster line-up
Is this the most insufferable Netflix trailer of all time?Meghan Markle has a show coming
Meghan Markle has a show coming
One of PlayStation’s best exclusives to become unlikely new action seriesGhost of Tsushima will get a new adaptation
Ghost of Tsushima will get a new adaptation
Netflix’s sci-fi horror series looks astonishing in full trailerCassandra looks like a slow-burn horror
Cassandra looks like a slow-burn horror
My favourite Amazon Prime Video show gets a rip-roaring S3 trailerReacher is back, and having bigger fights than ever
Reacher is back, and having bigger fights than ever
Huge award wins show you can’t afford to miss these HBO showsIt’s a hit-factory, with some unreal TV in the last year
It’s a hit-factory, with some unreal TV in the last year
I hadn’t seen this Oscar-winning Western classic – now it’s a favouriteUnforgiven is an all-timer for genre fans
Unforgiven is an all-timer for genre fans
Love it or hate it – one of the biggest ever reality shows is to returnThe Kardashians are coming
The Kardashians are coming
Two-time Oscar-winner stars in Netflix’s new thriller seriesZero Day brings Robert De Niro back to Netflix
Zero Day brings Robert De Niro back to Netflix
