The Watch

The Watch

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  • Typical duration

    74 min

    per episode

  • If it hooks

    37%

    finish an episode

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The Watch episodes

  • The 2019 Post-Emmys Report, a Conversation With Gerri From ‘Succession,' and Breaking Down ‘Succession’ S2E7 | The Watch

    After the lowest number of viewers in history, the Emmys are suffering from an importance problem (1:42). J. Smith-Cameron, who plays Gerri on ‘Succession,’ joins the show to talk about her character’s unique role within the family (22:23) and and the differences between Season 1 and Season 2 (35:23). Plus, breaking down S2E7 of ‘Succession,’ “Return” (40:29).


    Host: Chris Ryan

    Guests: Andy Greenwald, J. Smith-Cameron, and Jason Concepcion

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    1 hr 1 min
  • NBC Enters the Streaming Wars and September Television Stays Winning | The Watch

    NBC launched its streaming service Peacock this week, and its backlog of shows like ‘The Office’ and ‘30 Rock’ make it an instant contender (1:00). September continues to be a very good month for television, with shows like ‘Top Boy’ (7:30) and Ken Burns’s newest documentary ‘Country Music’ (27:37). Plus, we have to talk about this week’s episode of ‘Righteous Gemstones’ (43:09).


    Host: Chris Ryan

    Guests: Donnie Kwak and Jason Gallagher

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    52 min
  • September TV Lineup: 'Unbelievable,' 'Undone,' and 'Succession' | The Watch

    September is shaping up to be a great month for television. We talk about 'Unbelievable' (1:15) and 'Undone' (14:34), two shows that premiered over the weekend on Netflix and Amazon Prime, respectively. Plus, breaking down 'Succession' S2E6, "Argestes" (22:51).


    Host: Chris Ryan

    Guests: Kaya McMullen and Jason Concepcion

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    46 min
  • On the Set of Briarpatch With Andy Greenwald and Jay R. Ferguson | The Watch

    Live from the set of 'Briarpatch' in Albuquerque, Chris sits down with Andy and 'Briarpatch' leading man Jay R. Ferguson to talk about the decision-making that went into creating the show (2:57), Jay's experience playing Stan Rizzo on 'Mad Men (24:12), and of course, the Dallas Cowboys vs. the Philadelphia Eagles (54:13).  


    Host: Chris Ryan

    Guests: Andy Greenwald and Jay R. Ferguson

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    1 hr 9 min
  • Breaking Down ‘Succession’ S2E5 and the Genius of ‘The Righteous Gemstones,’ Plus: ‘It Chapter Two’ | The Watch

    ‘It Chapter Two’ is a three-hour time commitment that doesn’t really go anywhere (0:41). A Texas native tells us what ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ gets right about megachurches (6:46). Plus, breaking down ‘Succession’ S2E5, “Tern Haven” (19:31).


    Host: Chris Ryan

    Guests: Jason Concepcion and Jason Gallagher

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    44 min
  • What Do We Want From Summer TV? Plus: Katie Couric’s Grub Street Diet | The Watch

    Andy calls in from New Mexico with a couple of people from the ‘Briarpatch’ cast on the line (2:43). Katie Couric really loves tomatoes, and other things we learned from her Grub Street Diet (8:20). Plus, we’re watching ‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ and the final season of ‘Orange Is the New Black’ as the summer winds down (24:55).


    Host: Chris Ryan

    Guests: Andy Greenwald and Juliet Litman


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    46 min
  • Breaking Down 'Succession' S2E4 | The Watch

    Your number one boys break down S2E4 of Succession, "Safe Room." They talk about Shiv and Kendall's tender moment (2:19), who won the episode (10:04), and the biggest burn of the week (18:39).


    Host: Chris Ryan

    Guest: Jason Concepcion

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    26 min
  • More Streaming Services Are on the Way—Watch Out for Your Wallet | The Watch

    Bloomberg reporter Lucas Shaw joins the show to talk about how the forthcoming streaming wars are going to affect your wallet (3:18), how streaming services like Apple TV+ and Disney+ will release their shows (13:00), and what’s going on with network television (34:09).


    Host: Chris Ryan

    Guest: Lucas Shaw

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    53 min
  • Reactions to ‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie’ Trailers, Plus: Succession S2E3 | The Watch

    Netflix released a trailer for 'El Camino' over the weekend, and if ‘Better Call Saul’ is any indication, this continuation of the ‘Breaking Bad’ world will be good as well (1:27). If we were cautiously optimistic about ‘The Mandalorian’ before, we’re all in after watching the trailer (12:08). Plus, breaking down ‘Succession’ S2E3 (26:19).


    Host: Chris Ryan

    Guests: Andy Greenwald and Jason Concepcion

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    46 min
  • How Spider-Man’s Split From Marvel Will Impact Fans of the Franchise, Plus ‘Mindhunter’ Season 2, Episodes 6-9 | The Watch

    News broke this week that Spider-Man will be exiting the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Disney and Sony were unable to reach a deal to coproduce the franchise (1:00). What does this mean for fans of the movies and the future of the MCU (5:47)? Plus, we break down episodes 6 through 9 of ‘Mindhunter’ Season 2 (12:58).


    Host: Chris Ryan

    Guest: Jason Concepcion

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    47 min

About 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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