The Franchise

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, The Franchise is available in Australia on Foxtel Now and HBO Max, and in the US on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV right now. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. 78 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Himesh Patel is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Available now on Foxtel Now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

The Franchise is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The Franchise gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. 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. The chemistry Himesh Patel and Aya Cash bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. The Franchise premiered in 2024. The timing in The Franchise is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, The Franchise respects your intelligence. Fans of The Young Ones will recognise the sensibility here immediately. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Himesh Patel is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

The Franchise was cancelled in 2024, created by Jon Brown — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.