The Watch

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Every week, The Ringer's Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan -- longtime friends and pop culture addicts -- break down the latest in TV, movies, and music.

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HBO’s Upcoming Slate, ‘Slow...

12.08.2023

Chris and Andy talk about some of HBO Max’s upcoming shows in 2024 including ‘Industry’ and the remake of ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ (1:00). Then they talk about the latest episode of ‘Slow Horses’ and how every scene in this ...

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12.08.2023 HBO’s Upcoming Slate, ‘Slow Horses,’ and ‘Scavengers Reign’ Chris and Andy talk about some of HBO Max’s upcoming shows in 2024 including ‘Industry’ and the remake of ‘Mr. and Mrs. Smith’ (1:00). Then they talk about the latest episode of ‘Slow Horses’ and how every scene in this ...
12.04.2023 ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Trailer, Plus ‘Fargo’ and ‘The Curse’ Chris and Andy talk about a few trailers that dropped over the weekend, like for ‘The Boys’ Season 4 (1:00) and ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 (14:28). Then they talk about the latest episodes of ‘Fargo’ and ‘The Curse’ ...
12.01.2023 ‘Slow Horses’ Has Found a Formula That Works. Plus, ‘The Curse’ Episode 3 Chris and Andy talk about the decision to run ‘Only Murders in the Building’ on ABC this January, and compare it to a similar move to run ‘Andor’ on cable channels (1:00). Then, they talk about the first two episodes ...
11.27.2023 ‘Fargo’ Season 5 Goes Back to its Coen Brothers Roots. Plus, Thanksgiving Content Consumption. Chris and Andy talk about some of the content they consumed over the Thanksgiving break, like ‘Past Lives’ and ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ (1:00). Then, they talk briefly about Dave Filioni being named the new chief creative officer of Lucasfilm ...
11.20.2023 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' and the Thanksgiving TV Guide Chris is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about the first two episodes of 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.' They discuss where this show fits into the "monster-verse" canon (1:00) and what it says about Apple TV's overall streaming strategy (19:00). ...
11.16.2023 ‘A Murder at the End of the World’ and ‘The Killer’ Chris and Andy talk about the news that Pedro Pascal will likely be cast as Reed Richards in the next ‘Fantastic Four’ movie (1:00), then touch on the new ‘Madame Web’ trailer (16:29). They also talk about the first two ...
11.13.2023 ‘Loki’ Season 2 Finale and ‘The Curse.’ Plus, Rob Harvilla on ‘60 Songs That Explain the ’90s.’ Chris and Andy talk about the season finale of ‘Loki’ Season 2 and how in this final episode the show finally found it’s pace (1:00). Then they talk about the first episode of ‘The Curse,’ the supremely uncomfortable show from ...
11.09.2023 Celebrating 800(ish) Episodes of 'The Watch' Chris and Andy discuss the news that the SAG-AFTRA strike is over and what that means now that both Hollywood strikes have concluded (1:00). Then, to celebrate the 804th episode of ‘The Watch,’ they open up the mailbag. They talk ...
11.06.2023 The ‘Echo’ Trailer, the Maybe Twilight of Prestige TV, and ‘Nada’ Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for the new Marvel show ‘Echo’ and how it will be released under the studio’s new “Marvel Spotlight” banner for content without “larger MCU continuity” (1:00). Then they talk about a New Yorker ...
11.02.2023 What Are We Going to Watch in 2024? Plus, More Marvel Problems. Chris and Andy talk about the news this week that HBO CEO Casey Bloys was using fake Twitter accounts to hit back at TV critics (1:00) and also that some of HBO’s most popular shows, like ‘White Lotus’ and ‘Euphoria,’ ...
10.30.2023 ‘Loki’ S2E4 and the New John le Carré Documentary, ‘The Pigeon Tunnel’ Chris and Andy talk about the horror movies they did and didn’t watch over the weekend (1:00). Then, they talk about ‘Loki’ S2E4 and the show’s continued use of a MacGuffin to drive the plot (15:31) before discussing the new ...
10.26.2023 ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ and the Streaming Service Redraft Chris and Andy talk about ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ and this era of creation that Martin Scorsese is in (1:00). Then they do a streaming service redraft, placing shows on different streaming services where they think they would have ...
10.23.2023 Just How Strong Is the Netflix Bump? Plus, ‘Loki’ Episode 3 and More ‘Lessons in Chemistry.’ Chris and Andy discuss whether or not Netflix is still the place where people go to find something new to watch and how that affects the shows that get put on there (1:00). Then they talk about the third episodes ...
10.19.2023 SAG Strike Updates, ‘Lessons in Chemistry,’ and ‘Beckham’ Director Fisher Stevens Chris and Andy give some updates on the actors strike (1:00) and talk about the first two episodes of the new Brie Larson show ‘Lessons in Chemistry’ (16:42) and the ‘Beckham’ docuseries (47:58). Then, Chris is joined by the director ...
10.16.2023 What ‘Loki’ Could Have Been. Plus, ‘The Gold’ Season Finale. Chris and Andy talk about the second episode of ‘Loki’ Season 2 (13:11) and what the show could have looked like had it been more of a ‘Doctor Who’–style series (23:36). Then, they talk about the season finale of ‘The ...
10.12.2023 The Evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe With Joanna Robinson Chris and Andy talk about some news from the week, including the confirmation of a forthcoming ‘Heat 2’ and the trailer for the Nathan Fielder and Safdie Brothers show: ‘The Curse’ (1:00). Then they are joined by Joanna Robinson to ...
10.09.2023 ‘Loki’ Season 2, the Problems with ‘The Exorcist: Believer,’ and ‘The Gold’ Chris and Andy talk about the poor performance of ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ at the box office this weekend and how Universal bought the rights to a franchise no one really cares about (1:00). Then they talk about the first episode ...
10.05.2023 ‘Reservation Dogs’ Creator Sterlin Harjo on Saying Goodbye to the Show Chris and Andy talk about the bizarre most recent episode of ‘The Morning Show,’ which depicts the January 6 insurrection (1:00). Then they are joined by ‘Reservation Dogs’ creator Sterlin Harjo to talk about when he knew it was time ...
10.02.2023 ‘Gen V,’ ‘The Gold’ Episode 4, and ‘Leave the World Behind’ Trailer After Chris gets a second opinion on a recent squabble about stop sign etiquette (5:48), he and Andy talk about the new trailer for Sam Esmail’s upcoming feature, ‘Leave the World Behind’ (12:37). Then they break down their feelings about ...
09.28.2023 ‘Reservation Dogs’ Series Finale and ‘True Detective: Night Country’ Trailer Chris and Andy deep dive into the ‘True Detective: Night Country’ trailer, which stars Jodie Foster and Kali Reis investigating disappearances in an Alaskan town (10:20). Then they talk about The Replacements’ newly reissued remixed album ‘Tim (Let It Bleed ...
09.27.2023 The Writers Strike Is Over: Now What? Plus, ‘The Gold’ Episodes 1-3 Chris and Andy talk about the news that the WGA has reached a deal with the AMPTP to end the writers strike (1:00) and what the TV landscape might look like in the wake of this agreement (21:50). Then, they ...
09.21.2023 Rupert Murdoch Steps Down, and the Penultimate Episode of ‘Reservation Dogs.’ Plus: Strike Updates and ‘Telemarketers.’ Chris and Andy discuss the news that Rupert Murdoch is stepping down from the Fox and News Corporation boards, leaving his son Lachlan in charge (0:40), before they give a few strike updates as the parties enter negotiations today (13:37). ...
09.18.2023 The Unceremonious End of ‘Winning Time’ and What It Means for HBO’s Sunday Night. Plus, ‘The Gold.’ Chris and Andy talk about what was unexpectedly the series finale for ‘Winning Time’ last night and why a show with so much promise ultimately didn’t work (1:00). Then they talk about how the cancellation of ‘Winning Time’ and ‘True ...
09.14.2023 Streaming Inches Closer to Cable, Why the Latest 'Walking Dead' Spinoff Works, and 'The Changeling' Chris and Andy talk about a quote from Warner Bros. CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels that streaming content "has been given away well below fair market value" and how services like Max continue to inch closer to becoming like old-school cable packages ...
09.11.2023 ‘Winning Time’ and Its History Problem, Plus ‘Drops of God’ Chris and Andy talk about how Disney and Charter reached a deal to end their TV blackout, but we’re still left without many good ways to watch live sports (1:00). Then they talk about the latest episode of ‘Winning Time’ ...
09.07.2023 Inside the Succession Problems at Disney, Plus Strike Updates and ‘Reservation Dogs’ Chris and Andy talk about strike negotiations currently being at a standstill and how that could begin to affect next year’s summer movies (1:00). Then they talk about an article from CNBC that provides new details on the power struggle ...
09.05.2023 'Special Ops: Lioness' and Taylor Sheridan's Worldview. Plus, the Disney Cable Dispute and 'Winning Time.' Chris and Andy talk about the ongoing dispute between Disney and Charter Communications that is leading to Disney channels like ESPN being blacked out on Spectrum (1:00). Then they talk about 'Special Ops: Lioness' and where it fits into the ...
08.31.2023 The 'Killer’ and ‘Ferrari’ Trailers, the ‘Justified: City Primeval’ Finale, and ‘Reservation Dogs’ Chris and Andy talk about the trailers for Michael Mann’s ‘Ferrari’ and David Fincher’s ‘The Killer,’ which were both released this week (1:00). Then they talk about the finale of ‘Justified: City Primeval’ and the show it could have potentially ...
08.28.2023 The Fall TV Preview. Plus, ‘Winning Time,’ the ‘Dune: Part Two’ Delay, and ‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline.’ Chris and Andy talk about how they are liking the second season of ‘Winning Time’ so far (9:23) and the news that ‘Dune: Part Two’ is being delayed from November to March of next year (28:26). Then, they go through ...
08.24.2023 Reacting to the ‘Ahsoka’ Two-Episode Premiere and the Unique Storytelling in ‘Reservation Dogs’ Season 3 Chris and Andy talk about the response from members of the Writers Guild of America to the most recent proposal from the AMPTP that was made public through the press (5:57). They discuss the perplexing two-episode premiere of ‘Ahsoka’ on ...
08.21.2023 Why Is Everyone Watching ‘Suits’? Plus, ‘Winning Time’ and ‘How to With John Wilson.’ Chris and Andy talk about the fascinating rise in popularity of the USA show ‘Suits’ (11:48) and discuss the idea of a hard watch versus a soft watch. Then they talk about their complicated feelings about HBO’s second season of ...
08.15.2023 The Return of ‘Winning Time’ and the Beginning of the End of ‘Reservation Dogs' Chris and Andy talk about their summer vacation watching habits, which include ‘Special Ops: Lioness’ and ‘Drops of God,’ as well the recent trend of their personal viewing interests diverging (1:26). They discuss what makes ‘Winning Time: The Rise of ...
08.10.2023 The Midsummer Mailbag Chris and Andy answer mailbag questions regarding the current landscape of TV. They discuss the best streaming platform to have for the remainder of the year (6:52), their summer reads (11:40), and where the TV world is headed regarding ‘Star ...
08.07.2023 Steven Soderbergh on 'Command Z' and Making Political Films Chris and Andy talk about 'Full Circle,' one of the latest shows from director Steven Soderbergh and his take on the noir genre (1:00). Then Chris is joined by Soderbergh to talk about the making of another one of his ...
08.03.2023 What Potential Movement on the Writers Strike Could Mean, Plus the ‘Hijack’ Finale Chris and Andy talk about the news that the Writers Guild of America will meet with the AMPTP this Friday to discuss potentially restarting negotiations (1:00) and what that could mean for the strike (17:29). Then they talk about the ...
07.31.2023 ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 3 Finale. Plus, the ‘Loki’ Season 2 Trailer and Another Exec Shakeup at Disney Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for season 2 of ‘Loki’ and how, after a run of poor Marvel television shows, it actually looks promising (1:00). Then, they talk about the news that Bob Iger has brought back former ...
07.27.2023 What Went Wrong With Marvel Television? Plus, ‘Hijack’ Episode 6 Chris and Andy talk about the lackluster season finale of ‘Secret Invasion’ (1:00) and reflect on how Marvel TV shows and the larger MCU, which started with so much success and excitement, have devolved into a mostly meaningless cinematic landscape ...
07.24.2023 What the Success of the Barbenheimer Weekend Tells Us About the Movie Industry. Plus, ‘Special Ops: Lioness.’ Chris and Andy talk about the rare success of ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ at the box office this weekend: two movies that are not sequels or comic book movies (1:00). Then, they give their reviews of each movie, talking about how ...
07.20.2023 ‘Justified: City Primeval’ Reminds Us of What TV Used to Be. Plus, Hollywood Strike Updates Chris and Andy talk about how negotiations with studios seem to be at a standstill and how the SAG-AFTRA strike will begin to affect the promotion of movies like ‘Challengers’ (1:00). They also discuss the 'Barbie'-'Oppenheimer' phenomenon (15:56) before talking ...
07.17.2023 What ‘Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One’ Says About the State of Action Movies. Plus, Checking in on ‘Hijack’ and ‘Full Circle.’ Chris and Andy talk about SAG-AFTRA president Fran Drescher’s impassioned speech during the press conference announcing the impending actors strike, as well as the current status of the picket lines (1:04). They discuss what makes ‘Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One’ ...
07.13.2023 SAG-AFTRA Strikes, ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,’ and Emmy Nomination Snubs and Surprises Chris and Andy talk about the news that SAG-AFTRA, the union representing TV and movie actors, will join the Writers Guild on strike. They discuss how actors going on strike will affect the ongoing writers strike, and when it will ...
07.10.2023 ‘The Bear’ Creator Christopher Storer on the Making of Season 2. Plus, the Simple Pleasure of ‘Hijack.' Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Reservation Dogs’ will end after Season 3 (1:00), and the first episode of the new Idris Elba show ‘Hijack’ (11:56). Then, they are joined by ‘The Bear’ creator Christopher Storer to talk ...
07.05.2023 Movies Are Stuck in an Endless IP Loop. Plus, 'The Idol' Finale Chris and Andy talk about a potentially incoming Screen Actors Guild strike and how that would affect the currently ongoing writers strike (1:00), the poor performance of 'Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny' at the box office this past ...
06.29.2023 ‘The Bear’ Season 2, Episodes 7-10. Plus, ‘Black Mirror’ Creator Charlie Brooker on the Newest Season. Chris and Andy talk about the last four episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 2. They discuss the way Richie’s character evolved throughout Episode 7, “Forks,” (1:00) and the way that Carmy and Sydney’s relationship in the season finale was depicted ...
06.26.2023 ‘The Idol’ Episode 4 and ‘The Bear’ Episodes 4-6 Chris and Andy talk about the fourth episode of ‘The Idol,’ and how the show continues to be visually interesting but lacks any plot consistency (7:45). Then, they talk about the fourth through sixth episodes of ‘The Bear’ (32:21), and ...
06.22.2023 ‘The Bear’ Comes Roaring Back and ‘Secret Invasion’ Falls Flat. Plus Nicole Holofcener on Making ‘You Hurt My Feelings’ Chris and Andy discuss the news that Warner Bros. is in talks to license HBO shows like ‘Insecure’ to Netflix (1:00). Then they talk about some of the highlights from the first three episodes of ‘The Bear’ Season 2 (15:57) ...
06.19.2023 ‘The Flash’ Flops, ‘The Idol’ Episode 3, and ‘Righteous Gemstones’ Returns. Plus, ‘Top Chef’ Judge Gail Simmons! Chris and Andy talk about ‘The Flash’ flopping at the box office this weekend and what that could mean for the future of the DC Universe and superhero movies at large (1:00). Then they talk about the latest episode of ...
06.15.2023 Remembering Cormac McCarthy. Plus, ‘Primo’ and Some Mailbag Questions. Chris and Andy remember the prolific novelist Cormac McCarthy, who passed away this week at 89 (1:00). They also talk about the untraditional rollout for ‘The Flash’ (10:43), how delightful ‘Primo’ is (21:47), and ‘Spy/Master’ (29:18) before answering a few ...
06.12.2023 ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,’ ‘The Idol,’ Episode 2, and the ‘Top Chef’ Finale Chris and Andy talk about ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ and how this movie shows what is possible for comic book movie sequels (1:00). Then they talk about the second episode of ‘The Idol’ and whether or not the show could ...
06.08.2023 Our Favorite Shows of 2023 So Far, Plus the Max Report Card and the Upcoming Summer TV Slate Chris and Andy talk about the newly debuted Max streaming app and whether or not it dilutes the HBO brand (1:00). Then they talk about a few upcoming shows they’re looking forward to, like ‘Black Mirror’ and ‘Secret Invasion’ (33:01), ...

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The Watch episodes:

HBO’s Upcoming Slate, ‘Slow Horses,’ and ‘Scavengers Reign’

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Trailer, Plus ‘Fargo’ and ‘The Curse’

‘Slow Horses’ Has Found a Formula That Works. Plus, ‘The Curse’ Episode 3

‘Fargo’ Season 5 Goes Back to its Coen Brothers Roots. Plus, Thanksgiving Content Consumption.

'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' and the Thanksgiving TV Guide

‘A Murder at the End of the World’ and ‘The Killer’

‘Loki’ Season 2 Finale and ‘The Curse.’ Plus, Rob Harvilla on ‘60 Songs That Explain the ’90s.’

Celebrating 800(ish) Episodes of 'The Watch'

The ‘Echo’ Trailer, the Maybe Twilight of Prestige TV, and ‘Nada’

What Are We Going to Watch in 2024? Plus, More Marvel Problems.

‘Loki’ S2E4 and the New John le Carré Documentary, ‘The Pigeon Tunnel’

‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ and the Streaming Service Redraft

Just How Strong Is the Netflix Bump? Plus, ‘Loki’ Episode 3 and More ‘Lessons in Chemistry.’

SAG Strike Updates, ‘Lessons in Chemistry,’ and ‘Beckham’ Director Fisher Stevens

What ‘Loki’ Could Have Been. Plus, ‘The Gold’ Season Finale.

The Evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe With Joanna Robinson

‘Loki’ Season 2, the Problems with ‘The Exorcist: Believer,’ and ‘The Gold’

‘Reservation Dogs’ Creator Sterlin Harjo on Saying Goodbye to the Show

‘Gen V,’ ‘The Gold’ Episode 4, and ‘Leave the World Behind’ Trailer

‘Reservation Dogs’ Series Finale and ‘True Detective: Night Country’ Trailer

The Writers Strike Is Over: Now What? Plus, ‘The Gold’ Episodes 1-3

Rupert Murdoch Steps Down, and the Penultimate Episode of ‘Reservation Dogs.’ Plus: Strike Updates and ‘Telemarketers.’

The Unceremonious End of ‘Winning Time’ and What It Means for HBO’s Sunday Night. Plus, ‘The Gold.’

Streaming Inches Closer to Cable, Why the Latest 'Walking Dead' Spinoff Works, and 'The Changeling'

‘Winning Time’ and Its History Problem, Plus ‘Drops of God’

Inside the Succession Problems at Disney, Plus Strike Updates and ‘Reservation Dogs’

'Special Ops: Lioness' and Taylor Sheridan's Worldview. Plus, the Disney Cable Dispute and 'Winning Time.'

The 'Killer’ and ‘Ferrari’ Trailers, the ‘Justified: City Primeval’ Finale, and ‘Reservation Dogs’

The Fall TV Preview. Plus, ‘Winning Time,’ the ‘Dune: Part Two’ Delay, and ‘How to Blow Up a Pipeline.’

Reacting to the ‘Ahsoka’ Two-Episode Premiere and the Unique Storytelling in ‘Reservation Dogs’ Season 3

Why Is Everyone Watching ‘Suits’? Plus, ‘Winning Time’ and ‘How to With John Wilson.’

The Return of ‘Winning Time’ and the Beginning of the End of ‘Reservation Dogs'

The Midsummer Mailbag

Steven Soderbergh on 'Command Z' and Making Political Films

What Potential Movement on the Writers Strike Could Mean, Plus the ‘Hijack’ Finale

‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 3 Finale. Plus, the ‘Loki’ Season 2 Trailer and Another Exec Shakeup at Disney

What Went Wrong With Marvel Television? Plus, ‘Hijack’ Episode 6

What the Success of the Barbenheimer Weekend Tells Us About the Movie Industry. Plus, ‘Special Ops: Lioness.’

‘Justified: City Primeval’ Reminds Us of What TV Used to Be. Plus, Hollywood Strike Updates

What ‘Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One’ Says About the State of Action Movies. Plus, Checking in on ‘Hijack’ and ‘Full Circle.’

SAG-AFTRA Strikes, ‘Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,’ and Emmy Nomination Snubs and Surprises

‘The Bear’ Creator Christopher Storer on the Making of Season 2. Plus, the Simple Pleasure of ‘Hijack.'

Movies Are Stuck in an Endless IP Loop. Plus, 'The Idol' Finale

‘The Bear’ Season 2, Episodes 7-10. Plus, ‘Black Mirror’ Creator Charlie Brooker on the Newest Season.

‘The Idol’ Episode 4 and ‘The Bear’ Episodes 4-6

‘The Bear’ Comes Roaring Back and ‘Secret Invasion’ Falls Flat. Plus Nicole Holofcener on Making ‘You Hurt My Feelings’

‘The Flash’ Flops, ‘The Idol’ Episode 3, and ‘Righteous Gemstones’ Returns. Plus, ‘Top Chef’ Judge Gail Simmons!

Remembering Cormac McCarthy. Plus, ‘Primo’ and Some Mailbag Questions.

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,’ ‘The Idol,’ Episode 2, and the ‘Top Chef’ Finale

Our Favorite Shows of 2023 So Far, Plus the Max Report Card and the Upcoming Summer TV Slate

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