Podcast

The Watch

From The Ringer TV & Film

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.

TV & Film chart
#23
Episodes
1,092
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
1 hr 10 min
On air since
2015
Latest episode
23 hours ago

Episodes

1,092 episodes, newest first

  1. ‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Drops a Surprise Episode and Previewing the Winter TV Slate. Plus, Sharon Horgan on Creating and Starring in ‘Youth.’

    Show notes

    Chris and Andy talk about “A Story of Derry,” a surprise Halloween episode of ‘It: Welcome to Derry,’ and why they think more shows should experiment with bonus drops (10:16). Along the way, they react to Curry Barker’s new short film (19:11) and the news that NBC is developing a gender-swapped police procedural inspired by ‘The Great Gatsby’ (32:29). Then they preview a handful of upcoming shows, including ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,’ ‘Black Doves,’ ‘Blade Runner 2099,’ and more (37:35). Later, Chris is joined by Sharon Horgan, creator and star of ‘Youth,’ to talk about the inception of the series, centering London as a character, why she writes likable yet flawed characters, and so much more (01:00:57).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Guest: Sharon Horgan

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Studio Production: Jacob Cornett

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    1 hr 42 min
  2. ‘Crystal Lake,’ ‘Carrie,’ and ‘The Lowdown’ S2E4

    Show notes

    Chris and Andy talk about the news that HBO is developing a limited series starring Sarah Snook based on Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’ (2:28). Then they discuss the Apple TV crime drama ‘Nocturne’ (19:53) and ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2, Episode 4 (31:18). Later, Chris is joined by Joanna Robinson to remember Patrick Stewart (45:12) before breaking down a couple of recent horror releases in ‘Carrie’ (49:09) and ‘Crystal Lake’ (01:02:21).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Guest: Joanna Robinson

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Studio Production: Trevor Rabone and Jacob Cornett

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    1 hr 24 min
  3. Where Are the Netflix Viewers Going? Plus, ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 Finale and ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2, Episode 3.

    Show notes

    Chris and Andy talk about the Bloomberg report that revealed that Netflix subscribers are spending less time on the platform and the potential reasons for that shift (2:40). Later, they discuss the ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 finale (24:47) and ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2, Episode 3 (39:34).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Studio Production: Trevor Rabone

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    51 min
  4. Zoe Kazan on Making ‘East of Eden’

    Show notes

    Chris is joined by ‘East of Eden’ creator Zoe Kazan to discuss her deep connection to the John Steinbeck epic, the process of adapting such a monumental text for the screen, why the Lee character was so important for them to get right, how they landed on the stunning look of the show, what drew her to ‘Lonesome Dove,’ and much more (1:52).

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    Host: Chris Ryan

    Guest: Zoe Kazan

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Studio Production: Remy Hernandez

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    47 min
  5. Netflix Shakes It Up, ‘VisionQuest’ Series Premiere, and ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2

    Show notes

    Chris and Andy talk about Netflix’s most recent round of layoffs and what the major shakeup means for the streaming titan (1:06). They also talk about the news that Antonio Banderas will be joining Nicolas Cage in ‘True Detective’ Season 5 (19:57) and Hulu's series order of Ryan Coogler’s ‘X-Files’ reboot (21:33). Later, they discuss the first two episodes of ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2 (25:57) and the ‘VisionQuest’ series premiere (38:13). Finally, The Watch: After Dark (53:40).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Studio Production: Remy Hernandez

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    1 hr 5 min
  6. ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ Trailer, ‘Slow Horses’ S6E5, and ‘East of Eden’ E5-7. Plus, ‘Girls’ Is Coming Back!

    Show notes

    Chris and Andy talk about ‘The Land’ trailer (2:31), the news that HBO’s ‘Girls’ is coming back in the form of a five-episode limited run (13:15), and the ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ trailer (21:27). Later, they discuss ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 5 (27:44) and the last three episodes of ‘East of Eden’ (38:33).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Studio Production: Mike Wargon

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    1 hr 4 min
  7. ‘East of Eden’ E1-4, ‘Slow Horses’ S6E4, and ‘The Altruists’ Trailer

    Show notes

    Chris and Andy talk about the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger officially closing and what’s next for the two iconic studios that are now under the Skydance umbrella (3:50). Then they react to the trailer for ‘The Altruists,’ a Netflix limited series detailing the rise and fall of FTX, starring Julia Garner (16:54). Along the way, they discuss how an episode sequencing decision changed the ‘Lanterns’ story (24:09). Later, they break down the first four episodes of ‘East of Eden’ (33:17) and ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 4 (01:02:10). Finally, The Watch: After Dark (01:11:14).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Studio Production: Sarah Reddy

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    1 hr 21 min
  8. ‘Lanterns’ Is One of Our Strongest Superhero Shows Ever. Plus, ‘Sicario 3’ and a New ‘Miami Vice’ Ending.

    Show notes

    Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Lanterns’ season finale and why it was a near-perfect season of superhero television (1:16). Later, Chris reacts to the announcement of ‘Sicario 3’ (31:43) and the new ‘Miami Vice’ ending from director Michael Mann’s final cut (36:15) before opening up the mailbag to answer a couple of listener questions (46:19).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Studio Production: Jacob Cornett

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    1 hr
  9. ‘East of Eden’ Series Premiere, ‘Slow Horses’ S6E3, and Cindy Holland Leaves Paramount. Plus, Best TV of the Century Honorable Mentions.

    Show notes

    Chris and Andy talk about the news that streaming executive Cindy Holland is leaving Paramount ahead of the company’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery and what that means for HBO head Casey Bloys (2:11). Then they discuss a pair of new shows in HBO’s ‘War’ (23:54) and Netflix’s ‘East of Eden’ adaptation (30:08). Later, they recap ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 3 (39:55). Finally, they highlight a handful of shows that didn’t make The New York Times’ “100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century” list (49:53).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Studio Production: Jacob Cornett

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    1 hr 10 min
  10. ‘Star Wars’ Announces Another Chapter of the Skywalker Saga. Plus, ‘Lioness’ Season 3 Finale With Van Lathan.

    Show notes

    Chris and Andy talk about Jon Watts directing the next ‘Star Wars’ film, which will be the next chapter in the Skywalker saga (2:19). Then they discuss ‘Lanterns’ Episode 7 (14:41). Later, Chris is joined by Van Lathan to break down the ‘Lioness’ Season 3 finale and look back at the season as a whole (36:56).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Guest: Van Lathan

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Studio Production: Trevor Rabone

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    1 hr 14 min
  11. Joanna Robinson On Netflix’s Increasing UK Presence, Sharon Horgan’s ‘Youth,’ and ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 2.

    Show notes

    Chris is joined by Joanna Robinson to talk about the series announcements that came out of Netflix’s first ever UK Upfront presentation (2:09), ‘The Beast in Me’ returning for a second season despite being marketed as a limited series (13:58), and increasing price hikes across streaming services (21:23). Then they discuss the HBO series premiere of ‘Youth,’ starring Sharon Horgan (30:43) and ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 2 (43:35). Later, they react to The New York Times’ “100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century” list and reveal their own ballots (54:35).

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    Host: Chris Ryan

    Guest: Joanna Robinson

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Studio Production: Jason Arreola

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    1 hr 9 min
  12. Paramount Settles States’ Antitrust Lawsuit. Plus, ‘Lanterns’ Episode 6.

    Show notes

    Chris and Andy talk about Paramount reaching a settlement with state attorneys general over an antitrust lawsuit, bringing the David Ellison-owned studio one step closer to the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (1:59). Then they react to HBO winning a bidding war for a new drama series starring Javier Bardem (19:36). Later, they discuss ‘Lanterns’ Episode 6 (29:49). Finally, The Watch: After Dark (56:26).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Studio Production: Jason Arreola

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    1 hr 3 min
  13. ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 Is an Energetic Return to Form. Plus, Chuck Klosterman!

    Show notes

    Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 premiere, the consistent excellence of the series for the past several years, and why this season feels special (2:30). Later, Chris is joined by Chuck Klosterman to talk about his upcoming book, ‘Rock*: A Mainstream Alternative History of Alternative Mainstream Music’; why he was drawn to speculative nonfiction as a genre; his personal relationship to the Velvet Underground; and more (25:36).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Guest: Chuck Klosterman

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Studio Production: Jon Jones and Jamie Yukich

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    1 hr 24 min
  14. ‘Widow’s Bay’ Sweeps the Emmys! Plus, ‘Lanterns’ Episode 5.

    Show notes

    Chris and Andy talk about what worked (and what didn’t) from the Emmys broadcast (1:43). Then they react to the dominance of ‘Widow’s Bay,’ Rhea Seehorn’s surprising win, and more of the night’s biggest winners and losers (22:42). Later, they discuss ‘Lanterns’ Episode 5 (48:30).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Studio Production: Jamie Yukich

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    1 hr 6 min
  15. Emmy Predictions, Netflix Is Adapting ‘Lonesome Dove,’ and ‘The Paper’ Season 2

    Show notes

    Chris and Andy talk about Netflix’s announcement of a new ‘Lonesome Dove’ adaptation from ‘East of Eden’ showrunners Zoe Kazan and Jeb Stuart (2:05). Then they preview the Emmys by predicting which shows (and actors) will win the major categories (32:40). Later, they discuss the Season 2 premiere of ‘The Paper’ (53:57). Finally, The Watch: After Dark (01:07:06).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Studio Production: Sarah Reddy

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    1 hr 19 min
  16. The Fall TV We’re Most Excited For. Plus, ‘Lanterns’ E4 and ‘Lioness’ After Dark.

    Show notes

    Chris and Andy talk briefly about some of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards that were handed out over the weekend and what they foreshadow for this coming weekend’s Emmy Awards (2:40). Then they preview some of the fall television they’re most excited for, including returning shows like ‘The Lowdown’ and ‘Black Doves’ (14:31) and some new shows like ‘Small Prophets’ and ‘Youth,’ from creator Sharon Horgan (26:04). Then they break down the latest episode of ‘Lanterns’ (44:07) before ‘Lioness’ After Dark (01:03:57).

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producer: Kaya McMullen

    Video Production and Editing: Jon Jones

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    1 hr 14 min
  17. ‘The Gentlemen’ Season 2 Premiere and ‘Lanterns’ Episode 3. Plus, ‘East of Eden’ Trailer.

    Show notes

    Chris and Andy talk about Tom Hardy’s return to ‘MobLand’ (and rap) (2:55), a Dungeons & Dragons live-action TV series from John August and Alfonso Cuarón in development at Netflix (11:19), and the ‘East of Eden’ trailer (19:47). Then, they discuss ‘The Gentlemen’ Season 2 (26:20) and ‘Lanterns’ Episode 3 (44:28). Later, they share a few more things they’re watching, reading, and listening to (01:02:26).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Studio Production: Sarah Reddy

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    1 hr 15 min
  18. ‘Furious’ Season Finale With Star Emmy Rossum and Creator Liz Meriwether

    Show notes

    Chris and Andy break down the finale of ‘Furious’ Season 1 and talk about why this show ended up being so successful (1:01). Then Andy is joined by star Emmy Rossum and series creator Liz Meriwether to talk about how the project came together, depicting the long tail of trauma on screen and striking the right tonal balance, what’s in store for Season 2, and much more (13:17).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Guests: Emmy Rossum and Liz Meriwether

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Studio Production: Sarah Reddy

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    1 hr 14 min
  19. Is ‘The Uprising’ a Secret Robin Hood Movie? Plus, ‘The Pitt’ Season 3 Trailer, an ‘Adults’ S2 Preview, and Late Summer Recommendations.

    Show notes

    Chris and Andy talk about the bizarre marketing rollout of ‘The Uprising’ (1:43), the Season 3 teaser trailer for ‘The Pitt’ (11:57), and Kate Winslet teaming up with ‘Adolescence’ cocreator Jack Thorne for a new Netflix limited series (15:25). Then they discuss the potential return of the weekly release model across television (21:41) before previewing ‘Adults’ Season 2 (31:28). Later, they share some late summer recommendations for things they’re watching, reading, and listening to (39:01).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Studio Production: Jason Arreola

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    1 hr 11 min
  20. ‘Furious’ Penultimate Episode and ‘Lanterns’ E2. Plus, ‘Lioness’ S3E4 With Van Lathan.

    Show notes

    Chris and Andy break down the penultimate episode of ‘Furious’ and the question unanswered as we head into the finale (1:16). Then they break down the second episode of ‘Lanterns’ and the ways it improved on the pilot (22:12), before Chris is joined by Van Lathan for ‘Lioness’-watch and to talk about why this is one of the most exciting shows on right now (32:32).

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Additional Video Production: Sarah Reddy, Oscar De La Luz, and Jon Jones

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    1 hr 6 min

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