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Solving the 'Star Wars' Identity Crisis and 'Don't F**k With Cats,' With Chuck Klosterman | The Watch
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck talks about why he's in no rush to see 'Rise of Skywalker,' despite being a massive fan of the franchise (5:07) and why it might be time to stop...
On the Other Side of the TCAs and Breaking Down the First Two Episodes of ‘The Outsider’ | The Watch
13 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andy tells us what it was like to present ‘Briarpatch’ at the TCAs (2:11) and gives some hot takes on the Oscar nominations (26:13), before breaki...
What FX Will Look Like in 2020. Plus, a Conversation With Rob Corddry and Krister Johnson of ‘Medical Police’ | The Watch
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The FX network gave its presentation at the TCAs today and told us when to expect the next season of ‘Atlanta’ (1:00) and gave premiere dates for ...
New Year, New Mailbag Episode | The Watch
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy shout out the 'Watch’ Facebook group’s favorite TV shows of 2019 (2:26) before opening up the mailbag to answer some listener quest...
‘The Mandalorian’ Gave Us Everything We Wanted | The Watch
03 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We break down the finale of ‘The Mandalorian’ and reflect on why this piece of ‘Star Wars’ content worked where others failed (1:39). Plus: a ...
The Most Anticipated TV Shows of 2020 | The Watch
26 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris previews the TV landscape for 2020, including what might fill the void left by 'Game of Thrones' (1:00), his 10 most anticipated shows of 2020 (...
'Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker': A Shocking Disappointment (SPOILERS) | The Watch
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you liked 'Rise of Skywalker,' you're not going to like this podcast. The latest movie left us totally confused about where the franchise wants to ...
The Top 10 TV Shows of the Decade | The Watch
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Ryan, Andy Greenwald, and Sam Esmail reflect on the past 10 years of television (1:00) before revealing their 10 favorite TV shows of the decade...
Breaking Down the Season Finale of ‘Watchmen’ | The Watch
16 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The season finale, and potentially the series finale, of ‘Watchmen’ aired last night. Chris and Andy talk about what it takes to wrap up a show li...
Parsing Drama in a Galaxy Far, Far Away and a Conversation With Yahya Abdul-Mateen II of 'Watchmen' | The Watch
12 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy announces the official premiere date for 'Briarpatch' (1:10) before the guys break down the latest drama in the 'Star Wars' universe (5:52). Then...
Damon Lindelof on the World-building of ‘Watchmen’ | The Watch
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
‘Watchmen’ showrunner Damon Lindelof joins the show to talk about why he doesn’t want to be called a creator, but rather a “remixer” (2:55),...
Chris Ryan’s Top 10 TV Shows of the Year | The Watch
06 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
2019 was defined by two TV shows: ‘Fleabag’ and ‘Succession.’ We debate which one was better (2:43). Plus: other favorite shows of the year, i...
Breaking Down ‘Watchmen’ Episode 7 and ‘The Mandalorian’ Episode 4 | The Watch
02 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy recap their Thanksgiving holidays before diving into another plot-heavy episode of ‘Watchmen’ (1:00). They break down the big revea...
The Thanksgiving Primetime Grid and a Conversation with Ben Smith of ‘Treadstone’ | The Watch
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris lays out a night of television for you to watch during the holiday weekend including ‘Mrs. Fletcher,’ ‘Servant,’ and ‘Condor’ (1:02)...
Breaking Down ‘Watchmen’ Episode 6, ‘The Mandalorian’ Episode 3, and the Rest of ‘The Crown’ Season 3 | The Watch
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We break down another mind-bending episode of ‘Watchmen,’ a show that’s leaving it all on the field (1:00). Do we like talking about ‘The Mand...
Just How Popular Is ‘The Mandalorian’? Plus: ‘The Crown,’ S3E5-7 | The Watch
22 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Despite all of the pressure on ‘The Mandalorian’ to make Disney+ a success, the show is an easy and enjoyable watch (1:08). Plus: An update on ‘...
‘The Mandalorian’ Settles in and ‘Watchmen’ Keeps Getting Better, Plus: ‘The Crown’ Season 3, Episodes 1–4 | The Watch
18 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of ‘The Mandalorian,’ the story gets deep in the details in the way that a 'Star Wars' movie can’t (4:09). It’s almost a...
Breaking Down the First Episode of ‘The Mandalorian’ and Inside the Launch of Disney+ | The Watch
15 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
‘The Mandalorian’ premiered this week, and although we have a lot of mixed feelings about the pilot, we're willing to hang on (1:38). Then Bloombe...
FX on Hulu, the Bob Iger Book Club, and Breaking Down ‘Watchmen’ E4S1 | The Watch
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Starting next year, FX will stream shows exclusively on Hulu. What does this mean for the future of a network that has produced several award-winning ...
Breaking Down the First Three Episodes of 'The Morning Show' | The Watch
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
'The Morning Show' may not be great TV, but it's certainly engaging. We break down the first three episodes, including the seemingly disconnected plot...
Confusion About What ‘The Morning Show’ and Apple TV+ Are Trying to Be, Plus: ‘Watchmen’ S1E3 | The Watch
04 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
‘The Morning Show,’ the flagship series for Apple TV+, debuted on Friday. Despite star power from Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve C...
Intellectual Property Won’t Save You Now: ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Game of Thrones’ Hit Bumps in the Road | The Watch
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It was announced this week that Benioff and Weiss will no longer be creating a ‘Star Wars’ trilogy for Lucas Films (2:17). The news calls into que...
Early Reactions to ‘The Morning Show,’ and ‘Watchmen’ Picks Up Speed in the Second Episode | The Watch
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The AppleTV+ flagship, ‘The Morning Show,’ will premiere on Friday, and early reviews are not looking great (6:37). Meanwhile, ‘Watchmen’ is p...
How the Streaming Business Made ‘Looking for Alaska’ Possible | The Watch
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy review the music scene in 2005, their roles in covering it, and how that era of music fits onto the big and small screen (1:00). Plus, ...
Breaking Down the Season Premiere of ‘Watchmen’ | The Watch
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Damon Lindelof’s newest show, ‘Watchmen,’ started off with a bang and we feel like we’re in good hands (0:43). We take a deeper look at the te...
‘Looking for Alaska,’ Adaptation in the Post-Movies Age, and the Apple Content Slate | The Watch
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We preview Hulu’s upcoming original series ‘Looking for Alaska’—the first TV adaptation of a John Green novel (0:54). Then we talk about how ‘...
The ‘Succession’ Finale and a Farewell to the ‘Breaking Bad’ Universe | The Watch
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy calls in to talk about the finale of ‘Succession’ as well as the second season as a whole (0:40). Then they dive into ‘El Camino: A Breakin...
Does ‘El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie’ Live Up to Its Predecessors and Marketing? | The Watch
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
‘El Camino’ is the heavily marketed movie follow-up to ‘Breaking Bad’—can that proposition ever live up creatively to the titanic achievemen...
A Cultural Roundup and Breaking Down ‘Succession’ Season 2, Episode 9 | The Watch
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy is back in the studio to catch up on all things entertainment, including ‘Joker.’ Martin Scorsese’s recent comments about superhero movies,...
It’s Not Too Late to Get Into ‘Peaky Blinders’ | The Watch
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Season 5 of ‘Peaky Blinders’ premieres on Netflix tomorrow, but it’s not too late to get into the show (2:00). We talk about the surprisingly st...
The Shelf Life of Beloved TV Shows and Breaking Down 'Succession' S2E8 | The Watch
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In just over a week, ‘El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie’ will extend the ‘Breaking Bad’ universe, so we revisit some of our favorite episodes an...
The Marvelfication of ‘Star Wars’ and the Premiere of ‘Survivor’ Season 39 | The Watch
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige is being tapped to develop a new ‘Star Wars’ movie for Disney, and we discuss what this could mean for the franch...
The 2019 Post-Emmys Report, a Conversation With Gerri From ‘Succession,' and Breaking Down ‘Succession’ S2E7 | The Watch
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ‘Succ...
NBC Enters the Streaming Wars and September Television Stays Winning | The Watch
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
September TV Lineup: 'Unbelievable,' 'Undone,' and 'Succession' | The Watch
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
On the Set of Briarpatch With Andy Greenwald and Jay R. Ferguson | The Watch
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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-ma...
Breaking Down ‘Succession’ S2E5 and the Genius of ‘The Righteous Gemstones,’ Plus: ‘It Chapter Two’ | The Watch
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
‘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...
What Do We Want From Summer TV? Plus: Katie Couric’s Grub Street Diet | The Watch
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Breaking Down 'Succession' S2E4 | The Watch
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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),...
More Streaming Services Are on the Way—Watch Out for Your Wallet | The Watch
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 se...
Reactions to ‘The Mandalorian’ and ‘El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie’ Trailers, Plus: Succession S2E3 | The Watch
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix released a trailer for 'El Camino' over the weekend, and if ‘Better Call Saul’ is any indication, this continuation of the ‘Breaking Bad...
How Spider-Man’s Split From Marvel Will Impact Fans of the Franchise, Plus ‘Mindhunter’ Season 2, Episodes 6-9 | The Watch
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Breaking Down the First Half of ‘Mindhunter’ Season 2 and ‘Succession’ Episode 2, Season 2 | The Watch
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We break down the first five episodes from ‘Mindhunter’ Season 2, including a brief recap of Season 1 (1:00), the shooting style of the show (11:1...
‘Four Weddings and a Funeral,’ ‘The Boys,’ and a Conversation With ‘Mindhunter’ Season 2 Director Carl Franklin | The Watch
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
‘Four Weddings and a Funeral’ misses the mark tonally, but still has redeeming moments (1:00). A conversation with Sean Fennessey about the surpri...
‘Succession’ Is Back and Better Than Ever | The Watch
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Apple Plus has finally released a teaser trailer for their flagship series ‘The Morning Show,’ and we still have a lot of questions (2:12). ‘Suc...
The ‘Euphoria’ Season Finale and How ‘Orange Is the New Black’ Helped Establish Netflix | The Watch
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The first season of HBO’s ‘Euphoria’ sometimes prioritized style over character development (3:23), but in the end we still felt attached to the...
A Midsummer Mailbag With Andy Greenwald | The Watch
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We broke open the mailbag to talk about our favorite X-Men comics (1:47), some of our favorite music from 1999 (17:21), who will be the MVP of the nex...
How Historically Accurate Is ‘Once Upon a Time … in Hollywood’? Plus: Amazon’s Next Move and Celebrating the Music of 1999 | The Watch
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There was a lot of news out of the TCAs this weekend, including what Amazon wants its streaming service to look like over the next few years (2:43). A...
Inside the Making of ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ With Danny McBride, David Gordon Greene, and Jody Hill | The Watch
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Danny McBride, David Gordon Greene, and Jody Hill, the creators of HBO’s ‘The Righteous Gemstones,’ join the show to talk about their inspiratio...
Marvel’s Fourth Phase and the ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 Letdown | The Watch
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of news came out of Comic-Con this weekend, including what to expect from the Marvel Cinematic Universe over the next few years, both in theater...
Where Does Netflix Go From Here? Plus, ‘Survivor,’ Emmy Nominations, and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ | The Watch
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The trailer for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ dropped today and we’re incredibly hyped (0:44). The Emmy nominations seem disjointed and unrepresentative o...
Rookie Showrunner Mistakes and the ‘Big Little Lies’ Directing Controversy, Plus a Midseason Review of ‘Euphoria’ | The Watch
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Greenwald calls in to share some of the rookie showrunner mistakes he’s made so far (1:37) and to weigh in on Jeremy Renner’s burgeoning musi...
Claire Saffitz of ‘Gourmet Makes’ and Episodes 5-8 of ‘Dark’ | The Watch
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The trailer for Season 2 of ‘Succession’ premiered this week and we couldn’t be more hyped (0:30). The final episodes of ‘Dark’ Season 2 lea...
‘Stranger Things’ Season 3 Mega-Pod | The Watch
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We break down the entirety of ‘Stranger Things’ Season 3, including our favorite things from the season (1:05), where the show fell short (43:58),...
Previewing ‘Stranger Things’ Season 3 With Mallory Rubin | The Watch
01 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With Season 3 set to premiere on July 4, we turn our clocks back to the '80s to revisit the lives of Mike, Dustin, Lucas, and Will. We discuss why thi...
A Grab Bag of TV News, Summer Reading Recommendations, and Episodes 3 and 4 of ‘Dark’ Season 2 | The Watch
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With ‘Years and Years’ airing and ‘Station 11’ set to begin production, are we ready for apocalyptic television (2:53)? Our reading recommenda...
Our Mid-2019 TV Superlatives, Plus: ‘Dark’ Season 2 | The Watch
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy stops by to announce some casting news for ‘Briarpatch’ (0:28). Then, our mid-2019 TV superlatives, including favorite sit-com, best pair of ...
Our Updated TV Programming Blocks, Plus: An Interview With Britt Daniel of Spoon | The Watch
21 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Streaming sites like Netflix and HBO have begun to cherry-pick what ratings they release (1:16). We build our perfect night of TV, which includes show...
‘Too Old to Die Young,’ ‘Euphoria,’ and a Check-in With Andy | The Watch
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy calls in from New Mexico to give an update on ‘Briarpatch’ and brings a special guest with him (2:51). If you’re ready to devote 13 hours o...
We’re Not Ready to Stop Talking About ‘Fleabag,’ Plus: The Wild West of Streaming Television | The Watch
14 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Atlantic’s David Sims joins the show to talk about what streaming television could look like once major corporate-media powerhouses start to get...
The ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 Premiere and the Debacle That Was ‘Dark Phoenix’ | The Watch
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
‘Big Little Lies’ is back for Season 2 (0:34). Meryl Streep seems to be just what the show needed (6:12), and we check in with the rest of the Mon...
Breaking Down Each Episode of ‘Black Mirror’ Season 5 With Creators Annabel Jones and Charlie Brooker | The Watch
07 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris is joined by ‘Black Mirror’ creators Annabel Jones and Charlie Brooker to talk about some of the challenges of creating the anthology series...
‘Deadwood: The Movie’ and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge | The Watch
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
‘Deadwood: The Movie’ made us nostalgic for ‘Deadwood’ the show (0:35) and failed to capture the magic of those first three seasons (16:04). P...
Second-Season Genius From ‘Barry’ and ‘Fleabag’ | The Watch
31 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy gives a ‘Briarpatch’ update as the show wraps up writing and gets ready to move into production (5:13). The second season of ‘Barry’ toed...
A Post–‘Game of Thrones’ Mailbag With Jason Mantzoukas | The Watch
24 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We open up the mailbag to answer questions like how the finale of ‘Game of Thrones’ might look different if you were to binge-watch the series (13...
Breaking Down the End of ‘Game of Thrones’ | The Watch
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The end of ‘Game of Thrones’ was a tale of two finales (1:06). We parse through the ending of the show (6:59), attempt to tie up loose ends (32:30...
The End of ‘Game of Thrones’ Is Near, Plus: ‘Survivor’ Season Finale | The Watch
17 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
‘Game of Thrones’ is over this Sunday (1:00). We look back at the penultimate episode (7:40), make some predictions for the finale (20:32), and sp...
Breaking Down the Penultimate Episode of ‘Game of Thrones,’ Plus: Farewell to ‘Veep’ | The Watch
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The penultimate episode of ‘Game of Thrones’ left us with a sense of betrayal (4:39). Daenerys’s descent into madness seemed rushed (9:09), and ...
Non-'Thrones' HBO Content and a Conversation With David Cross | The Watch
10 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On the night that “Battle of Winterfell” aired, it was ‘Barry’ that contained the best action sequence (1:00). The final season of ‘Veep’ ...
Breaking Down ‘Game of Thrones,’ S8E4 | The Watch
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy give their mixed reactions to "The Last of the Starks" (1:10). They talk about some characters on the periphery of the episode (14:45),...
Breaking Down 'Avengers: Endgame' | The Watch
02 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
‘Avengers: Endgame' was pure entertainment (1:00). We break down the biggest flexes from the movie (6:51) where the franchise goes from here (13:18)...
Breaking Down ‘Game of Thrones,’ S8E3 | The Watch
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Battle of Winterfell finally happened (1:01). We talk about the visual effects of the battle (7:29), who lived and who died (21:54), and the diffi...
Why 1999 Was One of the Best Years for Movies, Plus a Conversation With Roxanne Benjamin | The Watch
26 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Author Brian Raftery joins the show to talk about his new book, ‘Best. Movie. Year. Ever’ (2:59), and how 1999 became a seminal year for movies (2...
Breaking Down ‘Game of Thrones,’ S8E2 | The Watch
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy break down the second episode of ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8, “A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms” (1:00). They make predictions for...
Disney+ Jockeys for First Place in the Streaming Wars | The Watch
19 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week Disney announced all of the movies and TV shows that will be available on Disney+ (1:06); the streaming service is creating a relationship w...
‘Game of Thrones’ Goes Back to the Basics (for Better or for Worse), Plus ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ | The Watch
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We recap the first episode of Season 8 of ‘Game of Thrones,' breaking down what we liked and didn’t like from the season premiere (02:01). Then we...
On the Brink of the Final Season of ‘Game of Thrones’ | The Watch
12 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the season premiere of ‘Game of Thrones’ on Sunday, we recap our favorite moments from Season 7 (1:24) and talk about the Night King as a...
The Return of ‘Killing Eve’ and an Interview With the Minds Behind 'Fosse/Verdon' | The Watch
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
‘Killing Eve’ is back and has become one of AMC’s premier shows (0:00); what does this mean for the series going forward (0:33)? ‘Fosse/Verdon...
How ‘Joker’ Might Fit Into Superhero Movie Canon and a Conversation With Fiona Shaw | The Watch
05 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Several trailers were shown at CinemaCon this week, giving us a peek at what the movie industry will look like in the months to come (1:53). The trail...
Writers Guild Negotiations, Plus: ‘Veep’ and ‘Barry’ | The Watch
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
An explainer on what the negotiations between the Writers Guild of America and the Association of Talent Agents (3:35) could mean for the industry (13...
A Movie and Television Grab Bag | The Watch
28 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 1999 movie ‘The Blair Witch Project’ had the original viral marketing campaign (2:20). A crash course for the reality TV show ‘Vanderpump Ru...
Apple Officially Wades Into the Streaming Wars, Plus: ‘Us’ and ‘Dragged Across Concrete’ | The Watch
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
At the Apple event this Monday, the company paraded out all of the original content that will be available through their streaming service (2:09). The...
Trailer Talk, Plus: Nick Antosca, the Showrunner of ‘The Act’ | The Watch
22 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The trailer for ‘Stranger Things’ Season 3 dropped this week and it’s rich with '80s references (3:20). The trailer for Quentin Tarantino’s ni...
Apple’s Upcoming Entry Into the Streaming Wars and Reviewing ‘Captain Marvel’ | The Watch
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On March 25, Apple will host a group of movie and TV producers and actors at the company's headquarters in Cupertino, California, to unveil plans for ...
The ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Trailer and a ‘Triple Frontier’ Magnum Opus | The Watch
15 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The latest ‘Avengers: Endgame’ trailer is here and comes with a full serving of late-career Jeremy Renner’s hair (1:45). Then Andy shares his qu...
On the Ground at South by Southwest, Plus: 'Olympic Dreams' | The Watch
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
'Game of Thrones' was one of the main topics of conversation at South by Southwest last weekend (4:32). The Russo brothers are adapting the book 'Cher...
Was TV Ever Truly Monoculture and More Questions from the Mailbag | The Watch
08 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We break open the mailbag to answer questions about the new ‘Game of Thrones’ trailer (4:16), the year in television so far (16:00), and how big o...
A Big-Picture Look at HBO, Plus ‘Crashing’ and ‘Pen15’ | The Watch
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What does the future of HBO look like after the merger between AT&T and Time Warner (6:47)? Plus a midseason review of ‘Crashing’ (35:40) and the ...
Is the X-Men Franchise Relevant Anymore? Plus, the Creators of ‘High Maintenance’ | The Watch
01 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
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An Oscars and 'True Detective' Season 3 Wrap-up | The Watch (Ep. 332)
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Oscars were surprisingly smooth and democratic (2:53), but that doesn’t signal any lasting cultural changes (17:49). The finale of 'True Detecti...
Our 2019 Anticipation Index and Why Amazon Is Keeping ‘Lord of the Rings’ Under Lock and Key | The Watch (Ep. 331)
22 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We break down the TV shows and movies we’re most excited for in 2019, including ‘Triple Frontier’ (6:11), 'Twilight Zone' (10:18), and ‘City o...
The End of Marvel on Netflix, Plus the Penultimate Episode of ‘True Detective’ | The Watch (Ep. 330)
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
‘Jessica Jones’ and ‘The Punisher’ are leaving Netflix (4:21), completing the Marvel purge as Disney gets ready to launch its own streaming se...
An Assortment of TV News, Plus an Interview With Actor Jamie Bell | The Watch (Ep. 329)
15 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The ‘Breaking Bad’ spin-off movie about Jesse Pinkman will be coming to Netflix (5:27). The trailer for the second season of ‘Killing Eve’ dro...
Build Your Own Night of Television, Plus an Interview With ‘Russian Doll’ Director Leslye Headland | The Watch (Ep. 328)
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We build our ideal night of network television from a landscape of streaming comedies and network dramas (2:50). The director of ‘Russian Doll,’ L...
The Calm Before the Streaming-Wars Storm, Plus ‘High Flying Bird’ | The Watch (Ep. 327)
08 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
FX CEO John Landgraf gave his semi-annual state of television address this week (2:19) and took digs at Netflix while doing so (13:24). Steven Soderbe...
The Avengers Are in 'The Leftovers,' Plus Netflix's 'Russian Doll' | The Watch (Ep. 326)
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Super Bowl was a snooze, but at least we got to see Steve Carell shilling Pepsi (5:30) and an Avengers trailer (14:42). Netflix’s new comedy ‘...
Who Will Be the Next Batman? Plus, the Movie ‘Dune’ | The Watch (Ep. 325)
01 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The newest ‘Batman’ movie will come out in 2021 (2:40). Ben Affleck is reportedly not involved in the project, so who will take his place? (7:47)....
Andy’s Big News, Plus an Interview With the Creator of ‘Black Earth Rising’ | The Watch (Ep. 324)
25 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy tells us what it's like to have his show ‘Briarpatch’ picked up by USA Network (0:39). Plus: an interview with Hugo Blick, the creator of the...
The State of Comedy on Television, Plus a ‘True Detective’ Recap | The Watch (Ep. 323)
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the third episode of ‘True Detective’ there seems to be some pull between the writers and the director (6:30). The popular legal drama ‘Per...
Breaking Down the ‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Teaser, Plus: Steven Soderbergh's Culture Consumption | The Watch Ep. (322)
18 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What this week's teaser trailer for 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' means for the franchise (4:01). News broke this week that Jason Reitman will direct an...