The Studio Episode 1 Review: A Hysterical Satire of Modern Hollywood
Table of Contents
- The Satirical Writing
- The Cinematic Direction
- The Performances
- Is The Studio Worth the Wait?
Apple TV+ seems to have launched another hit with its new series, The Studio. Created by comedy icons Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg (Superbad), this show depicts Rogen as film executive Matt Remick, who is hired as the new head of the fictional Continential Studios after his mentor is fired from the position.
The Satirical Writing
The Studio hilariously pokes fun at modern Hollywood as it captures the flaws and ridiculous habits of the industry. Specifically, the pilot shows how boneheaded executives try to make as much money as possible by capitalizing on the hype created by other films with silly IP-based pictures.
The Cinematic Direction
Since the show is supposed to be about the cinema industry, this episode naturally feels like a slice of cinema as well. Featuring another successful collaboration of writers/directors Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, The Studio’s heart-pounding pilot feels like an actual documentary about the trials and tribulations of a real Hollywood studio.
The Performances
While portraying Matt Reick, Rogen plays his typical role as the awkward and foul-mouthed everyman in The Studio. However, this presentation fits with his character as the bumbling movie executive struggling to succeed. The rest of The Studio’s cast delivers hilarious and electric comedic performances.
Is The Studio Worth the Wait?
As the Kool-Aid man would say, "Oh yeah." Rogen and Goldberg’s new comedy series makes a strong first impression with its incredible cast, hilarious writing, and harsh commentary of modern Hollywood. There’s clearly room for growth in The Studio, as Matt is still adapting to his stressful new role at Continental Studios. However, this well-crafted show promises to deliver many more hysterical and cinematic episodes that tackle different aspects of Hollywood, making The Studio a desperately needed satire for present-day viewers.
The Studio is now available to stream on Apple TV+.
