India, April 11 -- Having watched the first three episodes of The Studio, and discovered that it is possible to simultaneously cringe and giggle, I'd like to suggest "criggle" as an addition to the Oxford English Dictionary.

In a world of content bursting at the seams with self-serious drama and violence, this show, created by Seth Rogen and his long-time collaborator and childhood friend Evan Goldberg, offers a refreshing change. It's about a beleaguered studio head, Matt Remick (Rogen), who must save the floundering Continental Studios from both the challenges facing the film industry and the perils of his own earnestness.

While we have had a few charming comedies such as Hacks (2021-) and We Are Lady Parts (2021-), streaming seems to...