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20241 Season6.3

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Genre: Comedy
Certificate: TV-MA
Origin: US

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Lights. Camera. Anxiety.

The crew of an unloved franchise movie fight for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe. The series shines a light on the secret chaos inside the world of superhero moviemaking, to ask the question — how exactly does the cinematic sausage get made? Because every f*ck-up has an origin story.

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Status: Canceled
First aired: Oct 6, 2024
Network: HBO
Studio: Neal Street Productions, Dundee Productions

Time to finish

6 hrs

8 episodes. About 1 week at an hour a night.

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Cast

Himesh Patel

Daniel Kumar

Aya Cash

Anita Yarnell

Jessica Hynes

Steph Mundun

Billy Magnussen

Adam Randolph

Lolly Adefope

Dagmara 'Dag' Nwaeze

Darren Goldstein

Pat Shannon

Isaac Powell

Bryson Hird

Richard E. Grant

Peter Fairchild

Daniel Brühl

Eric Bouchard

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SERIES

20241 Season6.3

Comedy

TMDB6.3

Votes86

Your rating

Genre: Comedy
Certificate: TV-MA
Origin: US

About

Lights. Camera. Anxiety.

Where to watch

Region

Stream

HBO Max Amazon Channel

Buy

Availability from JustWatch via TMDB.

Episodes

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E1 · Airs Oct 6, 2024 · 29m · ★ 5.8
Scene 31A: Tecto Meets Eye
While problems plague the set of the latest Maximum Studios superhero film Tecto: Eye of the Storm, First Assistant Director Dan scrambles to keep the crew afloat amid a series of shakeups.
E2 · Airs Oct 13, 2024 · 28m · ★ 5.8
Scene 36: The Invisible Jackhammer
Hoping to wrap on a complicated stunt by the end of the day, Dan faces unsolicited scrutiny from Dag, while Anita asserts herself as the film's newest producer, and Eric demands more extras.
E3 · Airs Oct 20, 2024 · 28m · ★ 6.7
Scene 54: The Lilac Ghost
After the media decides Maximum Studios has a "woman problem," Anita asks the crew to find ways to empower the film's only female character. Meanwhile, Adam's questionable supplement regimen takes its toll.
E4 · Airs Oct 27, 2024 · 28m · ★ 5.8
Scene 83: Enter the Gurgler
While they prepare for a big celebrity cameo from the studio's most popular superhero, the Tecto crew finds themselves at odds with another film within Maximum franchise.
E5 · Airs Nov 3, 2024 · 28m · ★ 6.8
Scene 16: Eric's Hospital Scene
When Peter is called onto the set of Maximum's latest tentpole, Dag is recruited to help with Adam's insecurities. As Anita struggles to incorporate some unusual product placement, Eric deals with a disgruntled crew.
E6 · Airs Nov 10, 2024 · 29m · ★ 6.6
Scene 110: Baptism of Fire
As the crew threatens mutiny over yet another late-night shoot, Dan attempts to raise morale, while Eric anticipates a visit from an A-list director. Meanwhile, Peter and Steph each flirt with potential HR violations.
E7 · Airs Nov 17, 2024 · 28m · ★ 6.0
Scene 113: The Bridge
On location in Armenia, Eric is pushed over the edge by an article blaming Maximum Studios for the sorry state of modern cinema. With Dan in charge, Dag relishes the chance to play First AD... until a failed stunt leads to chaos.
E8 · Airs Nov 24, 2024 · 30m · ★ 5.0
Scene 117: The Death of Eye
After Anita uncovers some troubling news about Tecto, Dan works on a plan, while Dag tries to dodge the Armenian authorities. Later, an on-set incident overshadows Peter's final day of shooting.

Details

Status: Canceled
First aired: Oct 6, 2024
Network: HBO
Studio: Neal Street Productions, Dundee Productions

Time to finish

6 hrs

8 episodes. About 1 week at an hour a night.

View on IMDb ↗

Cast

Himesh Patel

Daniel Kumar

Aya Cash

Anita Yarnell

Jessica Hynes

Steph Mundun

Billy Magnussen

Adam Randolph

Lolly Adefope

Dagmara 'Dag' Nwaeze

Darren Goldstein

Pat Shannon

Isaac Powell

Bryson Hird

Richard E. Grant

Peter Fairchild

Daniel Brühl

Eric Bouchard

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