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The Studio Season 2 is coming. So, in a sea of cynical execs, washed-up directors, and self-important producers, Quinn (Chase Sui Wonders) stands out as the lone dreamer in The Studio. The Apple TV+ satire dives deep into the absurdities of Hollywood, painting a picture of a toxic industry where art is commodified and ideals get swallowed whole.
However, while Season 1 had plenty of laughs at the expense of its power players, Quinn’s storyline offered a rare glimpse of sincerity, one that deserves far more attention in the upcoming season.
The first season set the stage for Quinn’s journey from underling to junior executive, navigating a world where her love for film clashes with the corporate machine. Now, with Season 2 confirmed, The Studio has a chance to double down on her arc, and they’d be foolish not to.
Why Quinn deserves more screen time in The Studio Season 2
In a cast crammed with over-the-top personalities and celebrity cameos, Quinn’s grounded presence is a breath of fresh air. While Matt Remick (Seth Rogen) and his crew deliver punchlines drenched in ego and absurdity, Quinn is the rare character whose motivations actually feel relatable. She’s not there to crack jokes or plot her next power move. She’s there to survive.
Episode 5, The War, is a prime example of how Quinn’s perspective adds depth to the show’s satire. As Sal (Ike Barinholtz) tries to push through a soulless cash-grab horror flick, Quinn fights back, championing the kind of art she believes in. But instead of getting a win, she’s belittled, undermined, and ultimately reminded that in this industry, idealism is a liability.
Quinn’s struggle to assert herself in a world dominated by men who treat filmmaking as a numbers game isn’t just compelling. Her arc brings a much-needed touch of humanity to a series that thrives on cynicism.
The untapped potential of Quinn’s character
Quinn isn’t just the voice of reason in The Studio. One of the characters who could develop the most is hers. As Hollywood excess figures Matt and Sal are, Quinn stands in for the underdog: the idealist who, while being in the company of cynics, maintains faith in the magic of filmmaking.
Her struggles with Sal and her demands for more substantial tasks mostly constituted her arc in Season 1. However, that merely touches upon the surface level. Quinn's complex love-hate connection with the film industry, as well as her history in film school, provide ample material for further exploration of the character.
The Studio Season 2 could dive deeper into her personal life, her creative ambitions, and the inner conflict between her cinephile ideals and the soulless reality of the studio system. If the series is serious about critiquing Hollywood, then Quinn’s perspective is the perfect lens through which to do it.
How Chase Sui Wonders elevates Quinn’s role
Chase Sui Wonders might not have the star power of Seth Rogen or Kathryn Hahn, but her portrayal of Quinn is what keeps The Studio grounded amid all the Hollywood chaos.
Best known for her work in Bodies Bodies Bodies and Generation, Wonders brings a fresh, relatable energy to the role of a young executive caught between ambition and disillusionment.
While her co-stars revel in playing exaggerated industry types, Wonders approaches Quinn with a sincerity that makes her feel like the most authentic character in the show.
Episode 5, The War, particularly the sequence where Sal silences her for proposing a more creative proposal, brilliantly portrays the anguish of being disregarded and devalued. It's a small example of a bigger problem: women in the business are frequently overlooked, even when they have brilliant ideas that may improve the entire production.
To maintain its competitive edge, The Studio should prioritize Quinn and other characters who value the art underlying the business. And Chase Sui Wonders has already proven she’s more than capable of delivering that emotional punch.
Can The Studio do right by Quinn in Season 2?
Quinn is more than just the underdog in a world of power-hungry execs and clueless producers. She’s the character who represents what Hollywood could be if it still valued art over profit. While Matt and Sal play out their ego-driven power struggles, Quinn is the one genuinely fighting for the soul of the studio, and that makes her the most compelling character to watch.
In a series that thrives on satire, Quinn’s grounded presence is a reminder that not everyone in Hollywood has sold out. But if The Studio continues to sideline her in favor of loud, obnoxious caricatures, it risks losing its most relatable and impactful voice.
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The Studio Season 2 is the perfect opportunity to give Quinn the screen time she deserves, diving deeper into her personal life, her cinematic vision, and her struggle to make a difference in a business that chews people up and spits them out.
The question is, will The Studio embrace Quinn’s perspective and let Chase Sui Wonders shine? Or will it continue to bury her under a mountain of A-list cameos and one-liners?
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