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​From Sam Mendes (1917, American Beauty), Armando Iannucci (HBO's Veep and Avenue 5), and Jon Brown (HBO's Succession), this irreverent comedy series follows the crew of an unloved franchise movie fighting for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe. An unvarnished look at the realities of show business, the series takes us behind the scenes on the set of Tecto: Eye of the Storm, the latest entry from comic book and media empire Maximum Studios. Though the film is ostensibly helmed by eccentric German filmmaker Eric Bourchard (Daniel Brühl), it's up to Assistant Director Dan (Himesh Patel) and producer Anita (Aya Cash) to reign in stars Adam and Peter (Billy Magnussen and Richard E. Grant) and keep the film afloat amid constant catastrophes and the ever-changing demands of the studio.more

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Episode 1

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.

Episode 2

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.

Episode 3

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.

Episode 4

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.

Episode 5

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.

Episode 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.

Episode 7

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.

Episode 8

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.

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The Franchise

​From Sam Mendes (1917, American Beauty), Armando Iannucci (HBO's Veep and Avenue 5), and Jon Brown (HBO's Succession), this irreverent comedy series follows the crew of an unloved franchise movie fighting for their place in a savage and unruly cinematic universe. An unvarnished look at the realities of show business, the series takes us behind the scenes on the set of Tecto: Eye of the Storm, the latest entry from comic book and media empire Maximum Studios. Though the film is ostensibly helmed by eccentric German filmmaker Eric Bourchard (Daniel Brühl), it's up to Assistant Director Dan (Himesh Patel) and producer Anita (Aya Cash) to reign in stars Adam and Peter (Billy Magnussen and Richard E. Grant) and keep the film afloat amid constant catastrophes and the ever-changing demands of the studio.

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