"The Studio" on Apple TV+ Is Fantastic

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Hope you’re having a good Friday.

A slightly shorter newsletter this week than expected, due to family reasons, but here are some recommendations to keep you going through the weekend.

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Netflix’s Adolescence has (deservedly) resonated with audiences. The four part drama shot in one continuous take is currently the #1 Netflix show in more than 70 countries.

I know that the subject matter might feel heavy, but I doubt you will regret watching it. Not only is it an incredible bit of filmmaking, but the themes it explores have been so well thought through. It doesn’t try to answer difficult questions; it just tries to shine a light on the difficult questions that need answering.

As Jake Kanter has reported, the show has already beaten Baby Reindeer, Bridgerton and The Gentleman at this point in the days following its release, with more than 5 million UK viewers in the first few alone.

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ON TELEVISION NEXT WEEK

• ITV has a documentary on the death of Brianna Ghey and the subsequent campaign by her mother Esther, to improve online safety.

• Great British Menu on BBC Two is celebrating its 20th anniversary this week with a special selection of episodes.

• Something to look forward to… it was announced today that Andrew Garfield will be in a future episode of Who Do You Think You Are? I’m sure that you will be watching as you have an interest in genealogy, I’m sure.

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SHOWS TO WATCH THIS WEEK

The Studio (Apple TV+, two episodes from March 26th) – A fabulous new Apple TV+ comedy, starring Seth Rogen, Catherine O’Hara and Kathryn Hahn, which softly takes the mic and is very much a love letter to the Hollywood entertainment industry.

It explores the balance of ambitious filmmaking with the pressing shareholder demand of making a quick buck. The vibe is very much a mixture of the mockumentary series W1A and Tina Fey’s 30 Rock, along with the classic BBC series Extras (as it features a lot of cameos by celebrities acting as themselves). Luckily, the series has not fallen into the trap of being too in love with itself, which can sometimes happen with these sort of series.

I also particularly like how ambitious and unpredictable it is in its ambition. The second episode is a particular highlight, a ridiculous farce all filmed in one continuous take. I know! Two shows with a continuous take in just over a week.

To get a feel of the series, here’s a trailer. The series is out next Thursday.

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