You’d think being a creative executive would come with perks—like a reserved parking spot close to your office. Not so for Quinn, a creative exec at Continental Studios, who’s still treated like a low-level employee. With Continental leasing out their soundstages to Netflix, the parking garage is packed, leaving Quinn scrambling and late for work. On top of that, producers keep pressuring her to greenlight projects based on her position, but she struggles under the studio’s rigid power hierarchy.

Quinn checks in with Matt to see if he’s read a script she sent—an indie feature she’s hoping the studio might produce. Matt admits he liked the script but mentions that Sal already has a low-budget slasher in motion, complete with a potential director. He suggests Quinn assist Sal with that instead.

In the meeting with Sal and Matt, Quinn pitches a horror film titled Wink, revealing that Parker Finn is interested, pending a meeting. Sal, meanwhile, wants the original Smile director to remake his own film under their banner. Quinn interjects, criticizing the idea as derivative and lame. Her candid take gives Matt pause—enough for him to agree to meet both Parker Finn and up-and-coming director Owen Kline, whom Quinn supports. Infuriated, Sal storms into Quinn’s office, berating her for disrupting the hierarchy and even threatening her job. This sets Quinn off, fueling her determination to go to war with Sal.

The next day, Quinn overhears Sal arranging the meeting with Parker Finn. Taking matters into her own hands, she hacks the receptionist’s computer and deletes the meeting from Matt’s calendar. Sal assumes everything is on track, but Matt, unaware of any meeting, opts instead to meet with Chris Hemsworth. Sal scrambles to recover and convinces Parker to reschedule, emphasizing the studio’s commitment to him.

Suspecting sabotage, Sal crashes Quinn’s meeting with Owen Kline. His intrusion causes Owen to walk out, frustrated, and withdraw interest from the studio altogether. Tensions boil between Quinn and Sal, culminating in more corporate sabotage.

In her boldest move yet, Quinn steals a golf cart key from Sal’s assistant, parks it in Sal’s reserved spot, and tosses the key away. When Sal arrives, security threatens to tow his vehicle, forcing him to find alternative parking and arrive late—covered in spilled sauce from a burrito incident en route. Parker Finn, unimpressed, storms out of the studio.

Sal later confronts Quinn, accusing her of the stunt. She plays coy, but Sal, in frustration, grabs her burrito and throws it—accidentally hitting a driver who crashes into an active set. HR launches an investigation. Realizing he’s in a bind, Sal pleads with Quinn to keep quiet. In exchange, he offers his help at the studio—and his parking spot. They shake hands, tentatively agreeing to move forward on better terms.

This show remains one of the sharpest and funniest on television, delivering a hilarious spin on workplace rivalries. Seth Rogen’s Matt takes a backseat here, giving room for Quinn and Sal to shine—and shine they do. Ike Barinholtz continues to steal every scene, and Chase Sui Wonders radiates charisma. Her portrayal of Quinn is relatable and magnetic, drawing us in and making us root for her.

The chemistry between Barinholtz and Wonders is electric, with each scene they share pulsing with energy and comedic timing. The episode also provides a sharp commentary on the uphill battle creatives face trying to get projects greenlit. With compelling characters and laugh-out-loud moments, The Studio nails the chaos of showbiz with wit and heart.

Rating: 9/10