Seth Rogen's Apple TV+ Show Is a Hit. But Its Latest Episode Shows It Has a Problem.
Briefly

The entertainment industry is facing significant challenges, struggling to recover from COVID-19 and the streaming wars, as box office hits become less reliable. Amidst this chaos, Apple TV+'s 'The Studio' provides a comedic lens on these issues, about a studio head caught between artistic ideals and market demands. While it's lauded for its humor and craft, it seems to lack a strong, coherent argument in its satire, particularly highlighted in an episode centered around the Golden Globes and its protagonist's vanity in seeking validation.
Show business is in trouble. Hollywood is adrift, recovering from COVID-19 and streaming wars, struggling with chaos and poor decisions from its leaders.
'The Studio' critiques showbiz issues yet appears to lack a clear argumentative stance, especially evident in its recent episode 'The Golden Globes'.
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