The Watch

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The Watch episodes

June 09, 2020 ‘Space Force’ Isn’t Sure What It Wants to Be. Plus, ‘Top Chef’ and Elwood Reid on ‘Barkskins’
We recap last week’s episode of ‘Top Chef’ in which the contestants head to Italy to hunt some truffles (4:32). Netflix’s new splashy comedy ‘Space Force' isn’t sure if it wants to be mean like ‘Veep’ (23:26) or comforting like ‘The Office’ (32:15). Plus, author Elwood Reid joins the show to talk about his new TV series, ‘Barkskins’ (47:36).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Guest: Elwood Reid

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1 hr 28 min
May 29, 2020 Our HBO Max Prime-time Grids. Plus, Time Traveling with TV and ‘Top Chef’
Revisiting a beloved TV show that you haven’t seen in a long time can almost feel like traveling back in time (1:54). Plus, once you figure exactly what HBO Max is and how to get into it (21:05), there’s a bounty of streaming options. We craft our prime-time grids of what we’re watching from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. (36:12).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

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1 hr 10 min
May 22, 2020 ‘The Great’ Is Very Good. Plus Kristen Bell on ‘Central Park,’ ‘Veronica Mars,’ and ‘Frozen.’
Some musings on getting older (3:44) and then ‘The Great,’ a show you may have skipped over because it looks just fine, but is worth your time (16:07). Plus, Kristen Bell joins the show to talk about her new show ‘Central Park,’ as well as her iconic roles in ‘Veronica Mars’ and ‘Frozen’ (32:44).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Guest: Kristen Bell

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1 hr 6 min
May 19, 2020 Remembering Lynn Shelton, Dan Pfeiffer on ‘Top Chef,’ and James Badge Dale on ‘Hightown’
We take a moment to remember Lynn Shelton, a brilliant director of movies and TV (1:00). Then, Dan Pfeiffer joins the show to talk about his love for ‘Top Chef’ (15:52) and break down the most recent episode of ‘Top Chef: All-Stars L.A.’ (34:07). Finally, Chris talks with James Badge Dale about his new show ‘Hightown’ (57:22).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Guests: Dan Pfeiffer and James Badge Dale

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1 hr 14 min
May 15, 2020 What Does HBO Max Mean for HBO? Plus, Paul Mescal of ‘Normal People’
HBO Max is set to launch on May 27 with an impressive streaming library (5:29). The streaming service from WarnerMedia Entertainment is a complete break from what HBO has been in the past (12:55). Plus, an interview with Paul Mescal, who plays Connell on ‘Normal People’ (26:15).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

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54 min
May 12, 2020 ‘Top Chef: All-Stars’ Is Our New Favorite Sport. Plus, Kathryn Hahn!
Unsurprisingly, Quibi is not doing well while everyone is stuck at home. We explain why we have some sympathy for the nascent streaming service (10:53). Plus, breaking down the restaurant wars from last week’s episode of ‘Top Chef: All-Stars L.A.’ (31:41) and an interview with Kathryn Hahn about her new show ‘I Know This Much is True’ (45:33).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Guest: Kathryn Hahn

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1 hr 12 min
May 08, 2020 The Tricky Art of Making a Streaming Comedy and ‘Normal People’ Season Review. Plus, ‘Arkansas’ Director Clark Duke | The Watch
The trailer for ‘Space Force,’ Netflix’s flashy comedy created by Greg Daniels and Steve Carrell, was released this week, and we talk about what it takes to make a good streaming comedy (13:06). Plus, how ‘Normal People’ the show differed from ‘Normal People’ the book (28:37) and a conversation with the director of ‘Arkansas,’ Clark Duke (57:22).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Guest: Clark Duke

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1 hr 28 min
May 05, 2020 A Tale of Two ‘Tiger King’ Adaptations, ‘Normal People,’ and Tom Pelphrey of ‘Ozark’ | The Watch
It now looks like there’s not one, but two ‘Tiger King’ adaptations in the works, and this reveals a funny thing about the TV industry and trying to get ahead of an adaptation (1:05). For May the Fourth, Disney gifted us with two bits of interesting Star Wars news (18:14). Plus: last week’s episode of ‘Top Chef,’ ‘Normal People’ episodes 1 through 6 (32:19), and an interview with Tom Pelphrey, who plays Ben on ‘Ozark’ (1:05:31).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Guest: Tom Pelphrey

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1 hr 31 min
May 01, 2020 Why ‘Normal People’ Is So Captivating, Featuring Director Lenny Abrahamson | The Watch
The cult of Sally Rooney and stellar performances from the two young actors (4:06) are what makes ‘Normal People’ an instant must-watch and a masterclass on how to make a TV show that’s just about feelings (19:38). Plus, a conversation with one of the show’s directors, Lenny Abrahamson, about how he adapted the show from the best-selling book (36:27).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald
Guest: Lenny Abrahamson

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1 hr 3 min
April 28, 2020 The Magic of ‘Top Chef’ Over the Years; Plus, HBO’s ‘Run’ | The Watch
Chris and Andy go deep on their love for ‘Top Chef’ (6:31) and talk about why you form unique relationships with the contestants on the show (20:35). And even though ‘Run,’ starring Merritt Wever and Domhnall Gleeson, has all the makings of a good show, there’s something slightly off about it (36:00).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

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46 min