In The Studio — The Oner, Apple TV+ delivers a hybrid narrative experience that fuses behind-the-scenes realism with dramatic storytelling. The limited series follows a fictional film crew as they attempt to execute a perfect one-shot take—the infamous “oner”—on a live soundstage. Part homage, part satire, and entirely immersive, the project deconstructs not just the technical mastery required for such a feat, but the fragile egos, exhausted talent, and relentless ambition fueling it.

From dynamic camera choreography to emotional on-set meltdowns, The Oner explores how far artists will go in pursuit of cinematic purity. With vérité-style filmmaking and contributions from real directors and technicians, the series examines the unfiltered psychology of those who work behind the lens, and the myth-making that elevates a single shot into legend.