'The Studio' Review: Another Impressive Addition to the Apple TV+ Series Collection
- Elliot Lines
- Mar 26
- 2 min read
By Elliot Lines - March 26, 2025
What happens behind the scenes at a movie studio? Well, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s new Apple TV+ series, The Studio, takes you into the offices of the studios that make all the decisions. Take a peek behind the curtain and witness the bedlam of creating art. The Studio uses chaotic camera work, well-timed comedy, and a whole host of celebrity cameos to create a dramatised vision inside a movie studio.
The series follows Matt Remick, a newly promoted executive at Continental Film Studios. The legacy Hollywood movie studio is striving to survive in a world where it is increasingly difficult for art and business to live together.
First of all, it's worth mentioning the sheer number of cameos in this series. Zac Efron, Zoë Kravitz, Johnny Knoxville, and even the legendary Martin Scorsese appears in the first episode—just to name a few. These celebrity appearances, where they play themselves, certainly add some great, memorable moments along the way.
Now, onto the series itself—this is certainly one for cinephiles. Even though the story is fictional, you can't help but feel like it offers a small peek behind the curtain of Hollywood. Rogen embodies his character’s role as the head of the studio, but the character is not without flaws. Throughout the series, he has a constant need to be accepted, liked, and recognized. This obsession leads to plenty of awkward situations that add to the comedic value of the show.
Ike Barinholtz stars as the executive VP Sal Saperstein, delivering a solid performance alongside Rogen complimenting him in his role. Kathryn Hahn plays the head of marketing, Maya, who brings a dynamic presence to the screen. Finally, Chase Sui Wonders plays a junior executive, Quinn Hackett, a newbie desperate to make it in the industry. This ensemble of four works well together, giving the series the comedic edge it aims for in all the scenes they appear together.
Each episode of this 10-episode series is shot with a mix of long takes and close-ups, making you feel deeply connected to the characters’ thoughts and lifestyles while enhancing the chaotic energy of the show. At times, the camera work may feel a little jarring, which could deter some viewers. However, personally, I found that it helped bring an engaging energy across the entire 30-minute runtime of each episode.
Apple TV+ may not be the most popular streaming service, but there's a clear sense that they prioritize quality. The Studio adds to their impressive collection, offering concise laughter-filled 30-minute episodes and more fun cameos than you could wish for.
Episodes 1 & 2 premiered on Apple TV+ March 26 with subsequent episodes aired weekly
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