The Franchise Recap: Maximum Potency
Briefly

This episode of The Franchise uses exaggerated satire to critique both sexism in the comic book fandom and the superficiality of studio responses to social criticism.
While there are some bright moments, particularly from Daniel Brühl, much of the show's satire feels heavy-handed and lacks fresh insight into feminism in films.
Katherine Waterston delivers a quietly tragicomic performance as Quinn Walker, embodying the struggles faced by actresses in the superhero genre under public scrutiny.
The portrayal of Billy Magnussen's Adam grapples with an emasculated struggle, subtly reflecting the deeper themes of masculinity within the context of superhero culture.
Read at Vulture
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