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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Preparing for the End of ‘S...

05.25.2023

Chris and Andy talk about the forthcoming end of ‘Succession,’ discuss what they will miss most about the show, and make some predictions for the finale (1:00). Then, Andy is joined by ‘City on Fire’ showrunners Josh Schwartz and Stephanie ...

The Watch episodes:

05.25.2023 Preparing for the End of ‘Succession.’ Plus, Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage on the Making of ‘City on Fire.’ Chris and Andy talk about the forthcoming end of ‘Succession,’ discuss what they will miss most about the show, and make some predictions for the finale (1:00). Then, Andy is joined by ‘City on Fire’ showrunners Josh Schwartz and Stephanie ...
05.22.2023 Breaking Down the Penultimate Episode of 'Succession' Chris and Andy talk about the penultimate episode of 'Succession,' "Church and State." They talk about Roman's breakdown at the funeral, the use of language in this episode (1:00), how the kids continue to grieve Logan by trying to become ...
05.18.2023 The ‘Bear’ Season 2 Trailer, Where 'Class of '09' Falls Short, and 'Barry' Season 4, Episode 6 Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for Season 2 of ‘The Bear,’ released this week (1:00), and why ‘Class of ’09,’ the FBI thriller series starring Kate Mara and Bryan Tyree Henry, falls short by trying to pack too ...
05.15.2023 Breaking Down 'Succession' Season 4, Episode 8: "America Decides" Chris and Andy break down the most recent episode of 'Succession,' "America Decides." They talk about if this episode—and show—can still be entertaining even when it gets too close to reality (1:00), how this episode really showed that the Roy ...
05.11.2023 ‘Barry’ Is Auteurist Television, the ‘Righteous Gemstones’ Season 3 Trailer, and ‘Silo’ Chris and Andy talk about a few trailers that have come out recently, including for ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 3 and ‘Dune: Part Two’ (1:00). Then they go in depth on the current season of ‘Barry’ and how Bill Hader ...
05.08.2023 Breaking Down ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 7: “Tailgate Party” Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of ‘Succession’ and talk about the potentially hall of fame scene between Shiv and Tom (1:00), how it became apparent in this episode that Lukas Mattson may need the Roys as much ...
05.04.2023 What the WGA Writers' Strike Means for Television, Plus Scott Neustadter on Bringing 'Daisy Jones & the Six' to the Screen Chris and Andy break down the WGA writers’ strike and talk about who's affected and who's involved (1:00) and how the shows 'Citadel' and 'Dead Ringers' show the full spectrum of what's at stake for TV creation (26:55). Then Andy ...
05.01.2023 Breaking Down ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 6: "Living+" Chris and Andy talk about the latest episode of ‘Succession,’ "Living+." They break down how each of the kids continues to deal with their grief (1:00), the surprise success of Kendall's pitch for "Living+" (23:06), and the appearance that Logan ...
04.27.2023 Damon Lindelof and Tara Hernandez on the Making of ‘Mrs. Davis’ Chris and Andy are joined by ‘Mrs. Davis’ creators Damon Lindelof and Tara Hernandez to talk about how they came up with the idea for the show in the beginning of the pandemic (5:14), why they decided to play with ...
04.24.2023 How This Episode of ‘Succession’ Sets Up the Rest of the Season Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of ‘Succession,’ “Kill List.” They talk about how the plotting in this episode sets up the rest of the season (1:00), the dynamics between Shiv and Lukas Matson (16:29), and the way ...
04.20.2023 When HBO Max Becomes Just Max. Plus, Bridget Everett on ‘Somebody Somewhere’ Season 2. Chris and Andy talk about how HBO Max will soon become just Max and what it means when a prestige TV brand gets diluted (1:00). Then they talk about the latest episode of ‘Top Chef’ (35:08) and the second season ...
04.17.2023 ‘Succession’ S4E4, “The Honeymoon States,” and the Premiere of the Final Season of ‘Barry’ Chris and Andy talk about the latest episode of ‘Succession.’ They discuss how Jesse Armstrong is increasingly writing this show like a stage play (1:00) and whether or not they were missing Brian Cox in this episode (37:39). Then they ...
04.10.2023 Unpacking the Big Reveal in ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 3 Chris and Andy talk about the major reveal in this week’s episode of ‘Succession.’ They discuss how writer Jesse Armstrong and director Mark Mylod handled Logan Roy’s death (1:00), the performances give by Jeremy Strong, Kieran Culkin, and Sarah Snook ...
04.07.2023 Is All This Money Amazon Is Spending Worth It? Plus, ‘Perry Mason’ and Lee Sung Jin and Jake Schreier on ‘Beef’. Chris and Andy talk about a Hollywood Reporter article published this week that details Amazon’s efforts to put their streaming service on the map and whether or not their big spending has been worth it (1:00). Then they talk about ...
04.03.2023 Breaking Down ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 2: “Rehearsal” Chris and Andy talk about the second episode of ‘Succession’ Season 4, “Rehearsal.” They talk about the motivations of each of the kids (1:00), how Connor may be the sibling that holds the most power (27:14), and some of the ...
03.30.2023 Joanna Robinson on How Much of the ‘Game of Thrones’ Universe We Want. Plus, ‘Great Expectations’ Series Creator Steven Knight. Chris is joined by Joanna Robinson to talk about the news that ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 will be shorter than the first (1:00) and some other things she’s watching, like ‘Ted Lasso’ and ‘Beef’ (14:31). Then she and ...
03.27.2023 The Beginning of the End for 'Succession' Chris and Andy break down the first episode of 'Succession' Season 4. They discuss whether moments in this episode indicate that this is the final season for the show (1:00), how Kendall, Shiv, and Roman are now being set up ...
03.23.2023 'Lucky Hank' and the Appeals of Soft Television. Plus, 'Mandalorian' S3E4. Chris and Andy talk about the news that the spy thriller 'The Day of the Jackal' is going to be remade into a TV show and whether remakes are the only projects that get green-lit now (1:00). Then they talk ...
03.20.2023 ‘Extrapolations’ and the Difficulties of Making TV About Climate Change. Plus, ‘Swarm’ and ‘Top Chef: World All-Stars.’ Chris and Andy talk about the new Apple TV+ show ‘Extrapolations’ and some of the difficulties it faces in trying to dramatize climate change (1:00). Then, they talk about the Amazon Prime show ‘Swarm,’ the rabid online fandom (41:17), and ...
03.16.2023 Is the ‘Mandalorian’ Trying to Be ‘Andor?’ Plus, ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ Episodes 4-6. Chris and Andy talk about the news that James Gunn will direct ‘Superman: Legacy’ (1:00), then discuss the latest episode of ‘The Mandalorian,’ which featured a detective story midway through (25:28). They then talk about the latest batch of ‘Daisy ...
03.13.2023 Questions Asked and Answered by ‘The Last of Us’ Season Finale. Plus, the Oscar Ceremony. Questions Asked and Answered by ‘The Last of Us’ Season Finale. Plus, the Oscar Ceremony. Chris and Andy talk about this year’s Oscar award show and how the winner of the Best Picture award has become all too predictable in ...
03.10.2023 What Are Apple TV’s Goals? Plus, the End of ‘Barry’ and Matthew Rhys on ‘Perry Mason’ Season 2. Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Barry’ will end after this coming season and what it means for HBO that both that show and ‘Succession’ are ending (1:00). Then they talk about Apple TV’s upcoming slate of very ...
03.06.2023 Chris Rock’s Live Special, ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 8, and ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ Chris and Andy talk about Chris Rock’s live stand-up special on Netflix, which aired on Saturday, and discuss whether or not this format worked (1:00). Then they talk about the penultimate episode of ‘The Last of Us’ (11:34) before discussing ...
03.02.2023 ‘The Mandalorian’ Returns, Another Busy TV Spring, and Nick Kroll on ‘History of the World: Part II’ Chris and Andy talk about what is shaping up to be another busy spring for television as shows try to make the Emmy deadline, and whether or not they think this trend will continue (1:00). Then, they talk about the ...
02.27.2023 The End of 'Succession.' Plus, 'The Last of Us' E7, the 'Party Down' Revival, and 'Cunk on Earth.' Chris and Andy talk about the news that 'Succession' will end after its fourth season (1:00) and the latest episode of 'The Last of Us' (22:50). Then, they talk about the surprising delight of the 'Party Down' reboot (48:34) and ...
02.21.2023 ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 6. Plus, Where Does Marvel Go After ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania?’ Chris and Andy talk about the latest episode of ‘The Last of Us’ and which of the shows settings have been their favorites so far (1:00). Then they give their reviews of ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ (33:04) and talk ...
02.16.2023 ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ and the Limits of the Multiverse Plotline. Plus, ‘Tár’ and ‘Poker Face.’ Chris and Andy talk about Harrison Ford entering the MCU as Thaddeus Ross in the next Captain America movie (1:00) and ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ getting poor reviews (13:44). Then they talk about one of the Oscar frontrunners ‘Tár’ ...
02.13.2023 Super Bowl Ads and Trailers and ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 5 Chris and Andy talk about Super Bowl LVII and some of the trailers that were featured during the game, including ones for ‘The Flash’ (10:53) and ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ (25:02). Then, they talk about the latest episode ...
02.10.2023 Chuck Klosterman on TV Franchises, Passive Consumption, and Dream Sequences. Plus, Alison Brie on Her New Movie, ‘Somebody I Used to Know.’ Andy is joined by Chuck Klosterman to talk about how, inspired by ‘Yellowstone,’ more and more networks are looking to franchise their TV shows (1:00), as well as what his TV-watching habits have looked like lately (17:39). Then, Chris is ...
02.06.2023 ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 4, James Gunn’s New DCU Plans, and the Paramount Plus and Showtime Merger Chris and Andy talk about the newly announced Paramount Plus with Showtime streaming service (1:00), as well as some of James Gunn’s recently divulged plans for the DCU—plans that are said to include the centering of writers when making future ...
02.03.2023 HBO CEO Casey Bloys on How the Network Has Adapted in the Streaming Era Chris and Andy are joined by the chairman and CEO of HBO and HBO Max content, Casey Bloys, to talk about how programming for the network has changed since they shifted more squarely into streaming (5:15), the changes the network ...
01.30.2023 ‘The Last of Us’ Is More Than Just a Zombie Show. Plus, the ‘Poker Face’ Premiere. Chris and Andy talk about a heartbreaking, almost stand-alone episode of ‘The Last of Us’ (1:00) and how all of the small details came together to make this an impactful episode of television (16:48). Then, they talk about the first ...
01.27.2023 The ‘Chernobyl’ Pod. Plus, ‘Succession’ Season 4 Trailer and Oscar Nom Reactions! Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for ‘Succession’ Season 4 that was released this week (1:00), then react to the Oscar nominations that were announced this week (16:14). Then, at long last, they break down ‘Chernobyl,’ the 2019 series ...
01.23.2023 ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 2. Plus, Apple TV’s Marketing Strategy and Netflix Is Ready for Another ‘Squid Game.’ Chris and Andy talk about a new Apple TV+ commercial featuring Timothée Chalamet that is pushing the service's upcoming slate of shows (1:00). Then, they discuss an interview with the new co-CEOs of Netflix, Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters, about ...
01.20.2023 Reed Hastings Out at Netflix, the New ‘Mandalorian’ Trailer, and the ‘Night Court’ Reboot Chris and Andy talk about the news that Reed Hasting is leaving as CEO of Netflix, and what this means for the streamer (1:00). Then, they talk about the trailer for ‘The Mandalorian’ Season 3 (12:01), before talking about the ...
01.16.2023 Breaking Down the Premiere of ‘The Last of Us’ Chris and Andy talk about the first episode of ‘The Last of Us’ and the difficulties of video game adaptations (1:00), the major plot points of this episode (20:56), and whether or not they think this will be a typical ...
01.13.2023 The 2023 Golden Globes, the New ‘Ant-Man’ Trailer, and an Inside Look at Netflix Chris and Andy talk about this year’s awkward Golden Globes and whether or not they were a success (1:00). Then, they talk about the new trailer for ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ (35:00) and a New Yorker profile of Netflix’s ...
01.09.2023 The State of Awards Season and ‘Copenhagen Cowboy’ With Sean Fennessey Chris and Andy are joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about the current state of awards season with the Golden Globes airing this week, and what cultural currency award shows hold today (1:00). Then, they talk about the new Nicolas ...
01.06.2023 ‘The Last of Us,’ ‘Poker Face,’ and How to Hype a TV Show. Plus, Noah Baumbach’s ‘White Noise.’ Chris and Andy talk about two upcoming TV series, ‘The Last of Us’ on HBO and ‘Poker Face’ on Peacock, and how streaming services get audiences hyped to see new shows (1:00). Then, they talk about the new Noah Baumbach ...
01.03.2023 What We Watched Over the Holiday: ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes’ and ‘Glass Onion.’ Plus, the ‘Fleishman Is in Trouble’ Finale Chris and Andy talk about what they watched over the winter holidays, including ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes’ (1:00), ‘Babylon’ (17:00), and ‘Glass Onion’ (25:59). Then they talk about Netflix canceling ‘1899’ after just one season (35:08) and the series finale of ...
12.29.2022 The End of the Year Mailbag Chris and Andy round out 2022 by answering some mailbag questions. They talk about their ideal TV-watching environment (1:00), their favorite television moments from the year (26:33), and how shows like 'Andor' changed what's possible for comic book TV (32:27). ...
12.20.2022 Our Most Anticipated Shows of 2023. Plus, Is the Sheridan-Verse Slipping? Chris and Andy talk about the premiere of the new Taylor Sheridan show ‘1923,’ starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, and whether the quality of his shows is slipping (1:00). Then they talk about the latest episode of ‘Fleishman Is ...
12.16.2022 Is Streaming TV Broken? Plus, What’s Going On With the DC Universe and ‘The English’ Chris and Andy talk about the news that Warner Bros. Discovery will be canceling several more shows, as well as taking shows like ‘Westworld’ off the HBO Max platform (1:00). Then, they try to decipher what is going on with ...
12.12.2022 Lessons Learned From 'The White Lotus' Season 2 Chris and Andy talk about the finale of 'The White Lotus' Season 2 and whether they were shocked by the death in the episode (1:00). Then they talk about some of the questions left unanswered by the finale (16:20) and ...
12.09.2022 The Top Ten TV Shows of 2022 Chris and Andy are joined by Sam Esmail to talk about their top ten favorite TV shows in 2022. They first talk about the state of television and how the medium is evolving (1:00), before talking about shows like ‘Atlanta,’ ...
12.05.2022 The Penultimate Episode of ‘White Lotus’ S2 and the Premiere of ‘Slow Horses’ Season 2 Chris and Andy talk about the news that the combined streaming service for HBO Max and Discovery+ might just be called “Max” (1:00). Then they talk about the penultimate episode of ‘White Lotus’ Season 2 and how it’s fine that ...
12.02.2022 The New Indiana Jones Trailer, 'Fleishman Is in Trouble,' and '1899' Chris and Andy hit on some news and notes, like the new Indiana Jones movie trailer dropping, 'Mandalorian' Season 3 getting a premiere date, and Ben Affleck and Matt Damon starting a production company (1:00). Then, they talk about the ...
11.29.2022 What 'Strange World' and 'Glass Onion' Can Tell Us About the Goals of Streaming Companies Right Now. Plus, 'The White Lotus' S2E5. Chris and Andy talk about the Disney movie 'Strange World' bombing at the box office and Netflix's decision to put 'Glass Onion' in theaters for just one week, and what these two things can tell us about the strategies of ...
11.23.2022 The Season Finale of 'Andor' With Creator Tony Gilroy Chris and Andy talk about the season finale of 'Andor' and the beauty of the show culminating at the Ferrix funeral (1:00). Then, Chris is joined for the third time by creator Tony Gilroy to talk about the making of ...
11.22.2022 The Bob Shakeup at Disney, Plus ‘Fleishman Is In Trouble’ and ‘The White Lotus’ Chris and Andy talk about the major news that Bob Chapek is out as the CEO of Disney and that former CEO Bob Iger will be coming back to take his place (1:00). Then, they talk about the first few ...

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The Watch episodes:

Preparing for the End of ‘Succession.’ Plus, Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage on the Making of ‘City on Fire.’

Breaking Down the Penultimate Episode of 'Succession'

The ‘Bear’ Season 2 Trailer, Where 'Class of '09' Falls Short, and 'Barry' Season 4, Episode 6

Breaking Down 'Succession' Season 4, Episode 8: "America Decides"

‘Barry’ Is Auteurist Television, the ‘Righteous Gemstones’ Season 3 Trailer, and ‘Silo’

Breaking Down ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 7: “Tailgate Party”

What the WGA Writers' Strike Means for Television, Plus Scott Neustadter on Bringing 'Daisy Jones & the Six' to the Screen

Breaking Down ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 6: "Living+"

Damon Lindelof and Tara Hernandez on the Making of ‘Mrs. Davis’

How This Episode of ‘Succession’ Sets Up the Rest of the Season

When HBO Max Becomes Just Max. Plus, Bridget Everett on ‘Somebody Somewhere’ Season 2.

‘Succession’ S4E4, “The Honeymoon States,” and the Premiere of the Final Season of ‘Barry’

Unpacking the Big Reveal in ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 3

Is All This Money Amazon Is Spending Worth It? Plus, ‘Perry Mason’ and Lee Sung Jin and Jake Schreier on ‘Beef’.

Breaking Down ‘Succession’ Season 4, Episode 2: “Rehearsal”

Joanna Robinson on How Much of the ‘Game of Thrones’ Universe We Want. Plus, ‘Great Expectations’ Series Creator Steven Knight.

The Beginning of the End for 'Succession'

'Lucky Hank' and the Appeals of Soft Television. Plus, 'Mandalorian' S3E4.

‘Extrapolations’ and the Difficulties of Making TV About Climate Change. Plus, ‘Swarm’ and ‘Top Chef: World All-Stars.’

Is the ‘Mandalorian’ Trying to Be ‘Andor?’ Plus, ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ Episodes 4-6.

Questions Asked and Answered by ‘The Last of Us’ Season Finale. Plus, the Oscar Ceremony.

What Are Apple TV’s Goals? Plus, the End of ‘Barry’ and Matthew Rhys on ‘Perry Mason’ Season 2.

Chris Rock’s Live Special, ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 8, and ‘Daisy Jones & the Six’

‘The Mandalorian’ Returns, Another Busy TV Spring, and Nick Kroll on ‘History of the World: Part II’

The End of 'Succession.' Plus, 'The Last of Us' E7, the 'Party Down' Revival, and 'Cunk on Earth.'

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 6. Plus, Where Does Marvel Go After ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania?’

‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ and the Limits of the Multiverse Plotline. Plus, ‘Tár’ and ‘Poker Face.’

Super Bowl Ads and Trailers and ‘The Last of Us’ Episode 5

Chuck Klosterman on TV Franchises, Passive Consumption, and Dream Sequences. Plus, Alison Brie on Her New Movie, ‘Somebody I Used to Know.’

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 4, James Gunn’s New DCU Plans, and the Paramount Plus and Showtime Merger

HBO CEO Casey Bloys on How the Network Has Adapted in the Streaming Era

‘The Last of Us’ Is More Than Just a Zombie Show. Plus, the ‘Poker Face’ Premiere.

The ‘Chernobyl’ Pod. Plus, ‘Succession’ Season 4 Trailer and Oscar Nom Reactions!

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 2. Plus, Apple TV’s Marketing Strategy and Netflix Is Ready for Another ‘Squid Game.’

Reed Hastings Out at Netflix, the New ‘Mandalorian’ Trailer, and the ‘Night Court’ Reboot

Breaking Down the Premiere of ‘The Last of Us’

The 2023 Golden Globes, the New ‘Ant-Man’ Trailer, and an Inside Look at Netflix

The State of Awards Season and ‘Copenhagen Cowboy’ With Sean Fennessey

‘The Last of Us,’ ‘Poker Face,’ and How to Hype a TV Show. Plus, Noah Baumbach’s ‘White Noise.’

What We Watched Over the Holiday: ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes’ and ‘Glass Onion.’ Plus, the ‘Fleishman Is in Trouble’ Finale

The End of the Year Mailbag

Our Most Anticipated Shows of 2023. Plus, Is the Sheridan-Verse Slipping?

Is Streaming TV Broken? Plus, What’s Going On With the DC Universe and ‘The English’

Lessons Learned From 'The White Lotus' Season 2

The Top Ten TV Shows of 2022

The Penultimate Episode of ‘White Lotus’ S2 and the Premiere of ‘Slow Horses’ Season 2

The New Indiana Jones Trailer, 'Fleishman Is in Trouble,' and '1899'

What 'Strange World' and 'Glass Onion' Can Tell Us About the Goals of Streaming Companies Right Now. Plus, 'The White Lotus' S2E5.

The Season Finale of 'Andor' With Creator Tony Gilroy

The Bob Shakeup at Disney, Plus ‘Fleishman Is In Trouble’ and ‘The White Lotus’

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