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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.

 

#988

‘The Lowdown’ Is That Show. Plus, ‘Heat 2’ Hype Meter and ‘House of Guinness.’

Chris and Andy talk about the modern-day hype cycles around film releases and why it feels... more

19 hrs Ago

57 MINS

57:14

19 hrs Ago


#987

‘Task’ Is Barreling Toward the End

Chris and Andy talk about the fifth episode of ‘Task,’ discussing Tom and Robbie finally c... more

06 Oct 2025

45 MINS

45:36

06 Oct 2025


#986

How Much Higher Can ‘Slow Horses’ Climb? Plus, ‘Landman’ S2 and ‘Jay Kelly’ Trailers.

Chris and Andy talk about the second episode of ‘Slow Horses’ Season 5 and whether or not ... more

02 Oct 2025

59 MINS

59:01

02 Oct 2025


#985

‘Task’ Episode 4 With Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, Brad Ingelsby, and Salli Richardson-Whitfield! Plu...

Chris and Andy talk about seeing Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ and the... more

29 Sep 2025

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:22

29 Sep 2025


#984

‘Alien: Earth’ Failed Itself. Plus, Ethan Hawke and Sterlin Harjo on ‘The Lowdown,’ and ‘Slow Horses...

Chris and Andy talk about why the season finale of ‘Alien: Earth’ missed the mark and thei... more

25 Sep 2025

1 HR 31 MINS

1:31:40

25 Sep 2025


#983

The Best TV Week of the Year, ‘Task’ Episode 3, and ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer Underwhelms

Chris and Andy talk about why this might be the best TV week of the year with the upcoming... more

22 Sep 2025

56 MINS

56:53

22 Sep 2025


#982

ABC Suspends Jimmy Kimmel, Why You Should Check Out Netflix’s ‘Black Rabbit’, and ‘Alien: Earth’ Epi...

Chris and Andy talk about ABC’s decision to indefinitely suspend Jimmy Kimmel and what it ... more

18 Sep 2025

1 HR 18 MINS

1:18:38

18 Sep 2025


#981

The Emmys Mostly Got It Right and ‘Task’ Episode 2

Chris and Andy talk about the Emmys, what 'The Pitt' winning over 'Severance' says about t... more

15 Sep 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:29

15 Sep 2025


#980

Is ‘Alien: Earth’ Stuck in Place? Plus, Emmy Predictions and ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3 News.

Chris and Andy talk about the news that 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' Season 2 will be delayed indefi... more

11 Sep 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:25

11 Sep 2025


#979

‘Task’ Is Everything We Want It to Be. Plus, the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

Chris and Andy talk about some of the winners from the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Saturd... more

08 Sep 2025

1 HR 05 MINS

1:05:30

08 Sep 2025


#978

‘The Paper’ Restores the (Sitcom) Feeling. Plus, ‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 5 and a Busy September for T...

Chris and Andy talk about the premiere of ‘The Paper,’ the original Peacock series from th... more

04 Sep 2025

1 HR 15 MINS

1:15:54

04 Sep 2025


#977

‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 4, ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Casting News, and ‘The Eastern Gate’ Finale

Chris and Andy talk about some recent industry headlines, including the rumored casting of... more

28 Aug 2025

57 MINS

57:03

28 Aug 2025


#976

‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 3, ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Premiere, and Netflix Theme Parks

Chris and Andy talk about a pair of Netflix-branded event spaces coming to Dallas and Phil... more

25 Aug 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:40

25 Aug 2025


#975

‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Teaser Trailer and ‘Platonic’ Season 2

Andy and Kaya chat about the teaser trailer for ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 that dropped today and... more

21 Aug 2025

55 MINS

55:32

21 Aug 2025


#974

‘Alien: Earth’ Episodes 1 and 2 and the ‘Task’ Trailer

Chris and Andy talk about the news that the ‘Jason Bourne’ and ‘Treadstone’ IP will be hea... more

14 Aug 2025

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:04

14 Aug 2025


#973

Marvel’s Box Office Woes, ‘Alien: Earth’ Preview, and ‘Families Like Ours’

Chris and Andy talk about the poor performance of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ at the... more

11 Aug 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:18

11 Aug 2025


#972

‘The Paper’ and More Trailers. Plus, Why You Should Be Watching ‘The Eastern Gate.’

Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for the 'Office’ spinoff ‘The Paper’ that was releas... more

07 Aug 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:03

07 Aug 2025


#971

Damon Lindelof on ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’

Andy is joined by Damon Lindelof for a full breakdown of ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps.... more

28 Jul 2025

1 HR 26 MINS

1:26:35

28 Jul 2025


#970

Emmy Noms, Colbert Cancellation, and Did ‘Girls’ Stick the Landing?

Andy and Kaya chat about the Emmy nominations that were released last week (16:54) and the... more

24 Jul 2025

2 HR 25 MINS

2:25:47

24 Jul 2025


#969

Summer Mailbag: The Influence of ‘Lost,’ Prestige TV Fatigue, and Reading Recommendations

Chris and Andy crack open the mailbag to answer questions like what the lasting influence ... more

21 Jul 2025

1 HR 01 MINS

1:01:45

21 Jul 2025


#968

‘Superman’ and What We Want Out of Comic Book Adaptations

Chris and Andy do a full deep dive into the new ‘Superman’ movie. They talk about why, on ... more

14 Jul 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:03

14 Jul 2025


#967

A ‘Superman’ Preview and ‘The Eternaut’ Episodes 4-6

Chris and Andy talk about the news that ‘Slow Horses’ has been renewed for Seasons 6 and 7... more

10 Jul 2025

57 MINS

57:48

10 Jul 2025


#966

You Should Watch ‘The Eternaut.’ Plus, Netflix Goes on a Cancellation Spree.

Chris and Andy talk about Oasis kicking off their reunion tour over the weekend (0:22) and... more

07 Jul 2025

1 HR 06 MINS

1:06:54

07 Jul 2025


#965

‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 8-10 and the ‘Ironheart’ Finale

Chris and Andy talk about the negative reviews of ‘Ironheart’ before it was released and t... more

04 Jul 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:59

04 Jul 2025


#964

‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 4-7: A Contained Dish

Chris and Andy talk about the lack of a defining show of the summer due to the binge-drop ... more

30 Jun 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:38

30 Jun 2025


#963

‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 1-3: Let Carmy Cook

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Denis Villeneuve has been chosen to direct the nex... more

26 Jun 2025

55 MINS

55:59

26 Jun 2025


#962

The Emmys Need a Refresh. Plus, ‘The Bear’ Season 4 Preview.

Chris and Andy preview the fourth (and final?) season of ‘The Bear,’ which is premiering t... more

23 Jun 2025

1 HR 03 MINS

1:03:51

23 Jun 2025


#961

‘Mindhunter’ Rumors, ‘100 Foot Wave’ Season 3, and Gail Simmons on the ‘Top Chef’ Finale

Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for the Bruce Springsteen biopic ‘Deliver Me From No... more

19 Jun 2025

1 HR 37 MINS

1:37:40

19 Jun 2025