The Studio Episode 9 is now available on Apple TV+ and showcases the series' signature style of chaos and satire, offering a diverse and intense portrayal of the Hollywood industry's need and greed for control and reputation. The ensemble cast of the show, including Seth Rogen as Matt Remick, travel to Las Vegas for the infamous 'CinemaCon' event to impress with their upcoming projects, including the controversial Kool-Aid movie. The episode progresses into chaos when CEO Griffin Mill consumes drugs at a party before the presentation, leading to a series of misadventures and a gondola ride at the famous Venetian. Zoe Kravitz and Dave Franco are also seen in cameos, adding to the hilarious narrative. The episode ends with a disoriented Griffin and a bitter Patty, serving as a metaphor for the showbiz politics and how unpredictable it is. The pace of the episode is fast and shot in the same one-take style, which is synonymous with the show's presentation style. The chemistry between the ensemble cast is palpable, but the show needs to see more of them together. The script is written by Alex Gregory, and the show is directed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. They need to stick to this brilliant formula of character arcs and continuation to make the show relatable and more interesting. The penultimate episode of The Studio takes a predictable turn as we go down the drug route, like most Seth Rogan projects usually do. The lack of creativity in this show is indicative of Hollywood in general. The last we heard about the Kool-Aid movie, the audience at ComicCon were angry and up in arms about AI artists. It seems Hollywood is looking at every aspect of the filmmaking business, except itself, all of this is woven around simple but largely uninspiring comedic skits. Despite being green-lit for a second season, The Studio really doesn't have much going for it.
