The Watch podcast

The Watch

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.

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.

 

#959

Jesse Armstrong on the Making of ‘Mountainhead.’ Plus, Why ‘Stick’ Doesn’t Stick.

Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Presumed Innocent’ Season 2 will star Rachel Bros... more

12 Jun 2025

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:51

12 Jun 2025


#958

Warner and Discovery Split Yet Again, ‘Dept. Q,’ and Alan Siegel on the Golden Era of ‘The Simpsons’

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Warner Bros. and Discovery will once again be spli... more

09 Jun 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:57

09 Jun 2025


#957

The TV Detective Draft. Plus, ‘Department Q’ Is Scott Frank at His Best.

Chris and Andy chat about some TV they’ve been watching this week, including ‘Sex and the ... more

05 Jun 2025

1 HR 16 MINS

1:16:37

05 Jun 2025


#956

The Merit of ‘Mountainhead’ and ‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ Season 1 Finale

Chris and Andy discuss Jesse Armstrong’s recent HBO movie 'Mountainhead,' chatting about w... more

02 Jun 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:44

02 Jun 2025


#955

What Do Showrunners Do After Their Great Show Ends? Plus, ‘Sirens’ and ‘Adults.’

Chris and Andy talk about the finale of ‘Everybody’s Live’ (8:06) and a couple of recent r... more

29 May 2025

1 HR 26 MINS

1:26:03

29 May 2025


#954

The 'Last of Us’ Season 2 Finale and ‘Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning’

Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Last of Us’ Season 2 finale, why adapting the show from the... more

27 May 2025

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:39

27 May 2025


#953

Live at ‘Everybody’s Live’ and ‘The Studio’ Season Finale

Chris and Andy talk about their experience attending a taping of ‘Everybody’s Live With Jo... more

22 May 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:30

22 May 2025


#952

Your Summer TV Lineup: ‘Task,’ ‘The Bear’ Season 4, and ‘Welcome to Derry.’ Plus, ‘The Last of Us’ S...

Chris and Andy talk about the trailers that were released this week for the Mark Ruffalo P... more

20 May 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:02

20 May 2025


#951

HBO Max Is Back (Though It Never Really Left) and Four Lessons Learned From ‘Andor’

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Max will be changing its name back to HBO Max and ... more

15 May 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:47

15 May 2025


#950

Tony Gilroy on the Final Three Episodes of ‘Andor’ Season 2

Chris and Andy are joined by ‘Andor’ creator Tony Gilroy to talk about the final three Epi... more

14 May 2025

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:20

14 May 2025


#949

‘Andor’ Episodes 7-9: ‘Star Wars’ Goes Full ‘Jason Bourne.’ Plus, ‘Thunderbolts*.’

Chris and Andy break down Episodes 7-9 of ‘Andor’ Season 2. They talk about how Tony Gilro... more

08 May 2025

1 HR 13 MINS

1:13:22

08 May 2025


#948

‘The Last of Us’ E4 and the Last of ‘The Righteous Gemstones’

Chris and Andy talk about some TV and movie news that came out over the weekend, including... more

05 May 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:48

05 May 2025


#947

‘Andor’ Season 2, Episodes 4-6 and the Many Faces of Cassian. Plus, ‘Everybody’s Live.’

Chris and Andy talk about an interview HBO head Casey Bloys gave on the Town podcast and w... more

01 May 2025

1 HR 33 MINS

1:33:55

01 May 2025


#946

‘The Last of Us’ S2E3, ‘The Studio’ Episode 6, and ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ Episode 4

Chris and Andy talk about the latest episode of ‘The Last of Us’ and how the show is picki... more

28 Apr 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:29

28 Apr 2025


#945

TV News Grab Bag, an 'Andor' Syllabus, and ‘The Narrow Road to the Deep North’

Chris and Andy talk about some TV news that cropped up during the week, including Bill Had... more

24 Apr 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:12

24 Apr 2025


#944

Tony Gilroy Got Braver and Bolder for ‘Andor’ Season 2

Chris and Andy talk about the first three episodes of ‘Andor’ Season 2 and how the show’s ... more

23 Apr 2025

1 HR 12 MINS

1:12:30

23 Apr 2025


#943

‘The Last of Us’ Steps Into New Territory. Plus, ‘Your Friends & Neighbors’ E3.

Chris and Andy talk about last night’s momentous episode of ‘The Last of Us.’ They discuss... more

21 Apr 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:12

21 Apr 2025


#942

TV Roundup: ‘Black Mirror,’ ‘Dope Thief,’ ‘Hacks,’ and ‘The Studio’

Chris and Andy talk about the trailers that were released this week for ‘Fantastic Four,’ ... more

17 Apr 2025

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:46

17 Apr 2025


#941

‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Premiere and Lessons Learned From 'The Pitt'

Chris and Andy talk about some lessons that TV executives could take away from the success... more

14 Apr 2025

1 HR 02 MINS

1:02:03

14 Apr 2025