HBO's satirical superhero series, The Franchise, has been canceled after just one season, despite receiving mostly positive reviews. The comedy offered a behind-the-scenes look at the production of a major superhero franchise.

The Franchise has come to an end. HBO announced this weekend that it has chosen to cancel the satirical series following its eight-episode first season, which aired its final installment near the end of November.

"The Franchise," the satirical comedy series about the making of a superhero movie, will not be returning for a second season on HBO.

Jan. 4 (UPI) -- HBO has canceled its filmmaking comedy, The Franchise, after one season. "We're so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with the tremendously talented team behind The Franchise, especially Sam Mendes, Jon Brown, Armando Iannucci, and this hilarious ensemble of actors," the cable network said Friday.

HBO has announced that it has cancelled The Franchise, the satirical comedy series created by Jo Brown and produced by Sam Mendes and Armando Lannucci after just one season