Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
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 lo...
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...
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 ...
‘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...
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 (...
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...
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 Sc...
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 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’ univer...
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, ...
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...
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’...
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 ...
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...
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 Tex...
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:...
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 ...
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 go...
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 in...
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 ...
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 Sea...
‘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...
‘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,’ a...
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...
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...
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 serv...
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 Gemstone...
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...
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 ...
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) an...
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:...
‘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...
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...
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 apo...
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 super...
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 ...
‘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 ...
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 o...
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 neede...
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 ...
‘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...
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 produc...
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 d...
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 th...
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), ma...
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’...
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 actio...
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 c...
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...
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:...
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)...
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 S...
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); ...
‘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’...
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 ...
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 fo...
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...
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 Ta...
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 cra...
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 ava...
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 reference...
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 headquart...
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 Jere...
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 (4:3...
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), th...
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 m...
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 cul...
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...
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 a...
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 trai...
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 dr...
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...
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 Av...
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 i...
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...
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 t...
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...
Cautiously Optimistic About ‘True Detective,’ Plus: ‘Tidying Up With Marie Kondo’ Sparks a Trend | The Watch (Ep. 321)
16 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Discussing ‘The Passage,' which feels like a cable or streaming show trying to fit into a network ...
Previewing 'True Detective' Season 3 | The Watch (Ep. 320)
11 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The first two episodes of 'True Detective' Season 3 premiere this Sunday (1:11) and they are more re...
What the 2019 Golden Globes Were Lacking | The Watch (Ep. 319)
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The 2019 Golden Globes gave us a sneak peak of an upcoming slate of HBO shows (5:48), a lackluster h...
Netflix Flexes Its Muscles With ‘Bandersnatch’ | The Watch (Ep. 318)
04 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The new ‘Black Mirror’ episode ‘Bandersnatch’ shows us the potential of choose-your-own-adve...
The 2018 Year in Review Mailbag | The Watch (Ep. 317)
27 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy break open the mailbag to answer some listener questions about the year in pop cultur...
2018’s Great Wall of Culture | The Watch (Ep. 316)
20 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Chris and Andy add six people to their Great Wall of Culture whose performances and contributions th...
The Beauty of ‘Roma’ and What We’re Catching Up on Over the Holidays | The Watch (Ep. 315)
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Alfonso Cuarón's ‘Roma’ premiered on Netflix last week, and the debate over whether you can pro...
The Best Television Shows of 2018 With Sam Esmail | The Watch (Ep. 314)
13 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
‘Homecoming’ and ‘Mr. Robot’ creator Sam Esmail joins to give his picks for the best televis...
Jason Mantzoukas Looks Back on This Year in Television and Film | The Watch (Ep. 313)
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Mantzoukas joins to talk about the trailer for the ‘Triple Frontier’ movie (10:14), the ne...
Golden Globe Television Nominations and 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' Season 2 | The Watch (Ep. 312)
07 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A short teaser for the final season of ‘Game of Thrones’ doesn’t reveal too much (3:15). The t...
'The Mandalorian' News, Plus the Ups and Downs of TV Auteurism | The Watch (Ep. 311)
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
News about forthcoming Star Wars live-action series ‘The Mandalorian’ has leaked, and it doesn’...
‘Widows’ Is a Different Type of Heist Movie and the 1975 Is a Different Type of Rock Band | The Watch (Ep. 310)
30 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The 1975’s new album, ‘A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships,’ is 2018’s version of a ro...
‘Little Drummer Girl’ Creates a World You Want to Dive Into | The Watch (Ep. 309)
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
AMC created a three-night event by airing all six episodes of ‘Little Drummer Girl’ over the cou...
Ben Stiller on Creating ‘Escape at Dannemora’ | The Watch (Ep. 308)
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The adaptation of John le Carré’s ‘Little Drummer Girl’ premieres this week on AMC (1:18). ‘...
Previewing ‘Narcos: Mexico’ With Executive Producer Eric Newman | The Watch (Ep. 307)
16 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A24 is partnering with Apple to produce a slate of movies for the tech giant (1:07). ‘Narcos’ ex...
Remembering Stan Lee, Plus Homecoming's Micah Bloomberg and Eli Horowitz | The Watch (Ep. 306)
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Marvel creator Stan Lee died this week at the age of 95 (2:26), and his legacy will live on through ...
‘Star Wars' Prequels and ‘Breaking Bad’ Sequels | The Watch (Ep. 305)
09 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Diego Luna will return as Cassian Andor in a live-action ‘Star Wars’ series on Disney+ (3:34), A...
The Brilliance of ‘Homecoming’ | The Watch (Ep. 304)
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Lincoln will return as Rick Grimes for a series of ‘The Walking Dead’ movies for AMC (4:5...
‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel News, Plus Previewing ‘Homecoming’ | The Watch (Ep. 303)
02 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald break down this week’s news about the forthcoming ‘...
‘Bodyguard,’ Plus Classic Albums As the New Comic Books | The Watch (Ep. 302)
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald discuss the news that Disney shut down production on th...
Do Streaming Services Care About Film History? Plus a Conversation With Matthew Macfadyen of ‘Succession’ | The Watch (Ep. 301)
27 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan is joined by Ringer editor-in-chief Sean Fennessey to talk about the shutt...
What's Changed Since Starting the Show, Favorite Movie Moments of the Year, and Other Mailbag Questions | The Watch (Ep. 300)
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer’s Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald celebrate their 300th episode by opening up the mailbag...