The Oner

When I first watched it, I found Seth Rogan's character to be insanely bumbling and annoying. I kept thinking, "He's the studio head and should know better than to be so distracting on set." But then I realized his passion for making great movies got the best of him. That wasn't what this episode was all about.

The true magic of this episode completely eluded me until I read the reviews. The premise is that they are on set to watch a "Oner." This is where a single camera shot records a very long scene. What I utterly failed to miss was this entire episode was a Oner!!!

I can only imagine the amount of planning and rehearsing that went into filming this episode. Watch it twice. Watch it three times. Every time the camera turns to focus on someone else, you know those other actors are now prepping for the next scene. Also, just maneuvering the camera from the initial car to the entire house shot and then back to the car must have been a logistical nightmare. The camera goes inside and outside from room to room. Everyone had to be ready and in place for this continuous cut to work until the very end when they drove away.

Speaking of driving the car - it's a bookend!

Brilliant television!!!

I listened to an interview with Seth Rogan on Dax Shepards podcast before I started watching it. I was looking forward to the series, but this episode is an absolute masterpiece. I'm not going to say it's "classic" Seth Rogan... but it's very Seth Rogan/ Evan Goldberg in every possible good way. Oners seem to be the new trend among filmmaking these days. This episode was so chaotic, hilarious, and intriguing. Im sever adhd so I always need to move or do something... I couldn't take my eyes off it. All the actors were perfect. I didn't give it a 10 but a 9 only because my anxiety was peaked the entire time. But in a hilarious way. Loved it. I don't write reviews, but this deserves one. Proud Canadian (Vancouver Canadian) love seeing a homegrown boy killing it. Evan and Seth (yeah I'm on one named basis) have grown so much and I love seeing it. Superbad was my movie back in the day. I just love seeing their friendship and partnership progress.

Honestly, the episode just flew by! The energy was so good I didn't even check my phone once - rare these days. What really made it pop was the brilliant musical background that kept the rhythm going - gave me major La La Land vibes but in a workplace setting.

And can we talk about that filming? The way they shot it to feel like one continuous sequence from start to finish was incredible. It actually mirrors what the characters were trying to pull off in the episode itself - pretty clever touch.

Got that same addictive feeling I had when I first discovered the office years back. This show is definitely onto something special. Can't wait to see what happens in episode 3!

I am a harsh critic. I often have high expectations of my cinema and television, literature and music. I love shows that start with a fantastic script and so much forethought before they even yell action on day one of shooting. I rewatch The Wire and West Wing and The Office over and over again; not for any other reason except they're brilliant!

And I can tell you that this is one of the greatest TV episodes in the history of the medium. The episode title, topic, and shooting style are parallel each other. It's ingenious and funny and heartwarming and awkwardly cringe-worthy as well. Amazing!

The Studio (2025) is a new show that has been gaining popularity after its premiere episode, "The Oner." The episode revolves around Matt Remick and Sal Seperstein, who are on their way to film the final scene of an unnamed film starring Greta Lee and directed by Sarah Polley. The scene is set to be shot as a one-shot take, or "oner," and Matt desperately wants to be on set to watch the filming. Despite the crew's disapproval, Matt arrives in a suit and changes into something more appropriate from the wardrobe department. He joins Polley in the video village and is able to negotiate Matt getting the money to play the Rolling Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want" over the scene. However, Patty and Sarah try to get Matt to leave the set, believing his presence will be a detriment to the cast and crew. Greta Lee also reveals she wants something from Matt: his private plane for the press tour of the film. Attempts to film the scene are met with issues, such as Matt's requests for a change that costs them time, his loud and distracting talk, wandering from the "village" they set up for him, wearing one of the replacement costumes for an extra, accidentally appearing on camera, and getting injured when he falls on one of the props. After shooing one of the set's doctors away, the scene goes off without a hitch, but Great criticizes someone for parking in the driveway (this was Matt's car from when he arrived). In The Studio Episode 2, Sal Saperstein (Ike Barinholtz) criticizes oners as being stupid and making everyone else's lives miserable. Matt Remick (Seth Rogen) disagrees, arguing that the oner is the ultimate cinematic achievement and a great storytelling tool. The episode, titled "The Oner," features Matt shooting the episode about an oner in one mind-blowing take. Matt, excited to witness the magic of Sarah Polley's script, parks outside the set instead of trekking up from base camp. When Sal suggests his suit will make him stick out, Matt races to the wardrobe department to slip into something more casual. However, what starts as a well-intentioned field trip spirals into chaos when the team loses light, leaving zero margin for error on the closing scene. Polley, nervous, considers asking Matt to leave but ultimately allows him to have his fun in hopes of getting her $800,000 dream song for the scene: The Rolling Stones' "You Can't Always Get What You Want." Once Matt changes into his background actor wardrobe, he interrupts Polley's process and disrupts the crucial flow of the production process. As filming resumes, Matt chases Amy down and suggests they start the scene smoking a joint like the script originally noted. With The Rolling Stones on the brain, Polley approves the suggestion and reluctantly sacrifices precious daylight minutes to make Matt's dream a reality. From the second the simple suggestion is implemented, mayhem ensues. In the second episode of the popular TV series, "Oner," Matt Remick's character Greta Lee is interrupted by Matt's frantic whispering, which distracts Greta. Matt's headphones die out, and he stops to pee, causing the show to halt. He then ruins another take, causing Greta to panic and rush to get the shot. Greta, however, finds Matt's illegally parked ride blocking her in, and they rush outside to save their reputations. On their way out, Matt promises Greta the Rolling Stones song, a private jet, and the iced coffee he requested. The sky darkens, and Matt and Sal recover in silence, only to receive a text confirming Polley didn't get the shot. Matt's final swear word. And The Studio roll the credits, set to the director's dream song. Episode 2 of "Oner" follows Matt's transformation from confident to broken in one take with no cuts. Remick references other single-shot episodes, such as "Birdman," "Children of Men," and "Goodfellas." The episode's flawless writing, steady stream of jokes, physical comedy, and captivating camerawork make it flow effortlessly. The adrenaline-pumping score raises tension and urgency, and the concept was compelling enough to convince Polley to join her former collaborator Rogen for her first acting project in 17 years.