The Studio

As Episode 1 of "The Studio" (2025 release; 10 episodes ranging from 26 to 45 min each) opens, Matt is on an action film set. Not long thereafter, Patty, the head of the Continental film studio, is fired. Matt and others all vie for being named the new studio head. At this point we are 10 minutes into Episode 1.

Couple of comments: this series features Seth Rogen as the lead actor, the co-creator, the co-writer, the co-director and the co-executive producer. Sure, several others are big contributors in this series. But Rogen has his fingers all over this thing, and that is actually good. The series provides rip-roaring riffs on Hollywood, and no-one is safe. The most memorable moments of the first 3 episodes come from real-life people: a brilliant Martin Scorsese in Episode 1, Sarah Polley in Episode 2, and Ron Howard in Episode 3. The first 2 episodes made me laugh so loud, I can't remember the last time I laughed that hard.

"The Studio" is 3 episodes into its 10 episode cycle currently playing on Apple TV. The remaining 7 episodes will be released over the next 7 weeks. This series is currently rate 95% Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, which feels a little too high for me. If you are a fan of Seth Rogen or of Hollywood comedy, I'd readily suggest you check this out, and draw your own conclusion.

*UPDATE* i have now seen 5 episodes, and the drop off since the initial 2 episodes has been dramatic. Hence my updated rating to 6 stars.