Today, Apple debuts its highly-anticipated hot new comedy series The Studio, streaming now on Apple TV+. The show stars Seth Rogen as a Hollywood exec in control of a studio that is struggling to stay relevant.
The show is a comedic satire of the quirks of the industry, from the relentless pursuit of IP to the ongoing clash of artistry and business incentives. The show also features a laundry list of cameo appearances throughout.
Narcissism, archaic corporate culture and all the idiosyncrasies of Hollwood are taken to the extreme in The Studio.
For instance, the first episode sees Matt Remick (Rogen) try to use the Kool-Aid drink brand to launch a new movie, with the help of Martin Scorsese. The second episode is about a failed attempt to capture a long-running oner sequence in a movie, with the episode itself being shot as an unbroken single take.
The Studio was a big audience hit during its premiere at SXSW, and has struck a chord with critics. It currently sits at 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, with some critics calling it the best new comedy in years.
Two episodes of The Studio are available to watch right now. The remainder of the ten-episode season rolls out weekly with a new episode each Wednesday, through May 21.
Watch Apple TV+ using the TV app on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV 4K, smart TVs, PlayStation, Xbox and more. You can also use the new Apple TV app in the Google Play Store to watch on your Android phone or tablet. As a last resort, watch on the web at tv.apple.com.
Also streaming on Apple TV+
Also premiering today on Apple TV+ is Side Quest, an anthology companion series to Apple’s long-running comedy Mythic Quest. It covers dramatic and comedic stories set in the Mythic Quest universe, with each episode presenting a standalone story. All four episodes of Side Quest are available to watch now.
On Friday, Apple also continues its release spree with two new documentaries. The two-parter Number One on the Call Sheet explores the careers of leading Black men and women, and Fight for Glory is one for the baseball fans with a three-part docuseries on the 2024 World Series.
Check out our comprehensive guide to find out about everything coming soon to Apple TV+.
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