
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.
TV & Film
It’s Time to Check Back into ‘The White Lotus’
Chris and Andy break down the Season 3 premiere of ‘...
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Feb 17 2025 44m
Chapter 1 11 mins
The Watch Podcast Discusses White LotusChapter 2 8 mins
Exploring the Direction of White LotusChapter 3 6 mins
Return to White Lotus Season TwoChapter 4 14 mins
Exploring Character Depth in White Lotus
Drafting Our Favorite ‘SNL’ Performers. Plus, the State of HBO.
Chris and Andy talk about what’s coming on HBO in th...
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Feb 13 2025 1h 3m
Chapter 1 12 mins
Chris and Andy talk about what’s coming on HBO in the next few years, including ‘True Detective’ Season 5 and the ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’Chapter 2 15 mins
Then, in honor of this weekend’s ‘SNL50’ special, they talk about their relationship to and the legacy of ‘Saturday Night Live’Chapter 3 35 mins
before drafting some of their favorite performers from the show, like Chris Farley, Tracy Morgan, and Kate McKinnon
The Eagles Win! Plus, Super Bowl Trailers and ‘Severance’ S2E4.
Chris and Andy celebrate the Eagles winning the Supe...
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Feb 11 2025 1h 19m
Chapter 1 20 mins
Chris and Andy celebrate the Eagles winning the Super BowlChapter 2 22 mins
and talk about some of the trailers that aired during the game, including those for ‘Thunderbolts*,’ ‘Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning,’ and ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’Chapter 3 35 mins
Then they break down the latest episode of ‘Severance’ and discuss how a lot of their enjoyment of the show comes from reading and thinking about it
Is Marvel Back? Plus, ‘Buffy’ Reboot News, and ‘The Pitt’ Episode 6
Chris and Andy talk about the trailers for ‘The Fant...
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Feb 7 2025 1h
Chapter 1 6 mins
Chris and Andy talk about the trailers for ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’Chapter 2 11 mins
and ‘Captain America: Brave New World’Chapter 3 11 mins
and discuss whether the MCU might be getting good again. Then, they discuss the news that Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao is involved in a potential ‘Buffy’ rebootChapter 4 18 mins
before breaking down the latest episode of ‘The Pitt’
Grammys Recap, 'Severance' S2E3, and What's Going on in 'Paradise'?
Chris and Andy give a brief recap of the Grammys (1:...
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Feb 4 2025 1h 2m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Chris and Andy give a brief recap of the GrammysChapter 2 2 mins
and talk about the trailer for the final season of 'The Righteous Gemstones' that was released last weekChapter 3 24 mins
Then, they break down the latest episode of 'Severance' and how the show uses a slower pace to encourage sleuthing from its audienceChapter 4 24 mins
Finally, they talk about the first two episodes of the new Hulu series 'Paradise' and why it seems as though creator Dan Fogelman got no notes from the network
Netflix Would Like to Remind You It's Still Prestige. Plus, ‘American Primeval’ and ‘The Pitt’ Takes the Leap.
Chris and Andy talk about Netflix’s slate of shows f...
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Jan 31 2025 1h 12m
Chapter 1 15 mins
Chris and Andy talk about Netflix’s slate of shows for 2025 that the streamer presented at a glitzy conference this weekChapter 2 9 mins
and how Netflix would like to remind its audience that it has something for everyone—including prestige TVChapter 3 9 mins
Then they talk about a recent report from Parrot Analytics that claimed that ‘Severance’ has made Apple $200 millionChapter 4 11 mins
Finally, they discuss the very dark finale of ‘American Primeval’Chapter 5 26 mins
and why ‘The Pitt’ has taken the leap with its fourth episode
The ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 Trailer, ‘Severance’ S2E2, and the ‘Agency’ Season Finale
Chris and Andy react to the trailer for ‘White Lotus...
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Jan 27 2025 1h 14m
Chapter 1 20 mins
Chris and Andy react to the trailer for ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 and make some predictions for what this next season will be aboutChapter 2 29 mins
Then they discuss the most recent episode of ‘Severance’ and how the show has really begun to level up in its second seasonChapter 3 23 mins
before talking about the Season 1 finale of ‘The Agency’ and why this show feels as though it could run for many more seasons
Oscar Noms, 'Star Wars' News, ‘The Pitt’ Episode 3, and ‘American Primeval’
Chris and Andy react to the Oscar nominations that w...
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Jan 23 2025 1h 4m
Chapter 1 14 mins
Chris and Andy react to the Oscar nominations that were announced Thursday morningChapter 2 17 mins
and the news that Ryan Gosling is in talks to star in Shawn Levy’s upcoming ‘Star Wars’ filmChapter 3 13 mins
Then, they talk about Episode 3 of ‘The Pitt’ and how this show has found its stride as a hyper-realistic medical dramaChapter 4 16 mins
Finally, they discuss the gory new Netflix show ‘American Primeval’ and why it’s still watchable despite being incredibly bleak
Innies Only: Breaking Down the Premiere of ‘Severance’ Season 2
Chris and Andy talk about the many tributes to David...
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Jan 20 2025 56m
Chapter 1 13 mins
Chris and Andy talk about the many tributes to David Lynch that came out over the weekend following his death and Andy’s pilgrimage to Bob’s Big Boy, Lynch’s favorite restaurantChapter 2 21 mins
Then they unpack the premiere of ‘Severance’ Season 2, an episode that was entirely spent with the characters’ “innies”Chapter 3 20 mins
and the many questions and mysteries that this episode introduced for the second season
Remembering David Lynch, ‘Severance’ Season 2 Anticipation, ‘The Pit,’ and ‘American Primeval’
Chris and Andy talk about whether or not ‘Severance’...
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Jan 16 2025 1h 14m
Chapter 1 15 mins
Chris and Andy talk about whether or not ‘Severance’ season two is poised to be the next big water cooler showChapter 2 8 mins
and take a moment to remember the director David Lynch, who passed away this week, and his profound impact on tv and filmChapter 3 7 mins
Then they talk about the trailer for ‘Daredevil: Born Again’Chapter 4 24 mins
the first two episodes of ‘The Pit’Chapter 5 17 mins
and the first episode of ‘American Primeval’
The 'Landman' Season Finale. Plus, Our Favorite Depictions of L.A. On-Screen.
Chris and Andy celebrate Los Angeles by discussing s...
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Jan 13 2025 1h 15m
Chapter 1 31 mins
Chris and Andy celebrate Los Angeles by discussing some of their favorite film and TV depictions of the city, including 'Drive,' 'Mulholland Drive,' 'Insecure,' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'Chapter 2 16 mins
Then they break down the season finale of 'Landman,' a show that ultimately made no sense but was very compellingChapter 3 26 mins
and speculate on whether or not it will get a second season
The Golden Globes Recap and 2025 TV Rundown. Plus, ‘Landman’ Episode 9
Chris and Andy talk about last night’s Golden Globes...
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Jan 6 2025 1h 20m
Chapter 1 3 sec
Chris and Andy talk about last night’s Golden Globes, including Nikki Glaser’s performance as the host, what makes a good acceptance speech, and the reign of ‘Shogun’ and ‘Hacks’Chapter 2 32 mins
Finally, they discuss the most recent episode of ‘Landman,’ including Jerry Jones’s cameoChapter 3 8 mins
Then, they break down their most anticipated shows of 2025, starting with shows ending or returning after a long period of time, such as ‘The Last of Us’ and ‘Stranger Things’Chapter 4 8 mins
Next, they discuss spinoffs coming in 2025, like a new series based on ‘The Office’ and ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’Chapter 5 7 mins
originalsChapter 6 23 mins
and shows set in Philadelphia and whether they had anything to do with this
Is TV Marketing Broken? Plus, ‘The Agency’ Ep. 6 and ‘Landman’ Ep. 8.
Chris and Andy discuss Apple making its streaming se...
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Jan 2 2025 1h 4m
Chapter 1 24 mins
Chris and Andy discuss Apple making its streaming service free for a weekend ahead of the premiere of ‘Severance’ Season 2 and the best ways to market a TV show in a disjointed streaming ageChapter 2 16 mins
Then they talk about the latest episode of ‘The Agency’ and how the plot has snapped into gear with the Novikov story lineChapter 3 22 mins
Then they discuss the latest episode of ‘Landman,’ a show that has officially gone off the rails
'Squid Game' Season 2 and Everything But TV Recommendations
Chris and Andy talk about the first two episodes of ...
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Dec 30 2024 1h 9m
Chapter 1 25 mins
Chris and Andy talk about the first two episodes of 'Squid Game' season 2 and whether or not the show was harmed by a three year break from the first seasonChapter 2 20 mins
Then they talk about some of their favorite non-tv related things this year including books like 'Orbital' by Samantha Harvey and 'Creation Lake' by Rachel KushnerChapter 3 23 mins
and some of their favorite movies and music from the year
The ‘Superman’ Trailer, ‘Landman’ Episode 7, and ‘The Agency’ Episodes 4 and 5
Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for the James ...
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Dec 23 2024 1h 2m
Chapter 1 23 mins
Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for the James Gunn ‘Superman’ movie that was released this weekChapter 2 4 mins
and an article published in Vulture about how Disney was finally able to make its streaming service profitableChapter 3 15 mins
Then, they talk about the latest episode of ‘Landman’Chapter 4 17 mins
before discussing episodes 4 and 5 of ‘The Agency,’ a show that started off rocky but is now starting to find its groove
The Best TV Episode of 2024
Chris and Andy talk about some of their runners-up f...
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Dec 19 2024 1h 25m
Chapter 1 25 mins
Chris and Andy talk about some of their runners-up for best TV episode of the yearChapter 2 8 mins
and why they ultimately chose 'Shogun' Episode 9, "Crimson Sky," as the winnerChapter 3 21 mins
Then, they are joined by show creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, writer Caillin Puente, and lead actress Anna Sawai to talk about how making this episode was less about planning and more about immersing themselves in the story as they made the seasonChapter 4 29 mins
and how this episode became a showcase for Mariko's quiet power
The Top 10 TV Shows of 2024
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Chris and ...
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Dec 16 2024 1h 53m
Chapter 1 27 mins
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Chris and Andy reflect on the state of television in 2024, and how it feels like a transitional period for the industry right now between strike delays and no big tentpole showsChapter 2 1 hr 18 mins
Then, they rank their top 10 shows of the year, including favorites like '3 Body Problem,' 'Black Doves,' 'English Teacher,' and more
‘Say Nothing’ Is at Once Painful and Exhilarating, Plus Adam Brody on 'Nobody Wants This'
Chris and Andy talk about some movie and TV news fro...
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Dec 12 2024 1h 27m
Chapter 1 13 mins
Chris and Andy talk about some movie and TV news from the week, including Jeremy Allen White being cast as Jabba the Hutt's son in ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ movieChapter 2 11 mins
and the ‘Friday Night Lights’ reboot officially finding a home at PeacockChapter 3 34 mins
Then they talk about the back half of ‘Say Nothing’ and how beyond the show being about historical events, it’s about guilt, regret, and purposeChapter 4 26 mins
Finally, Chris is joined by Adam Brody to talk about the breakout success of ‘Nobody Wants This’ and what could be in store for the second season
The Ringer Guide to Holiday Bingeing | 'The Watch' x 'Prestige TV' Crossover
The Ringer TV YouTube channel is here! And to celebr...
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Dec 10 2024 36m
Chapter 1 10 mins
Holiday TV Recommendations for FamiliesChapter 2 8 mins
TV Binge Recommendations and NostalgiaChapter 3 10 mins
TV Binge Recommendations for EscapismChapter 4 5 mins
TV Resolutions and Recommendations
Golden Globe Noms, Back Into the Sheridanverse, and ‘The Agency’
Chris and Andy talk about some of the major takeaway...
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Dec 9 2024 1h 23m
Chapter 1 27 mins
Chris and Andy talk about some of the major takeaways from the Golden Globe nominations that were announced today, including ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 getting nominated for Best Drama despite not being released yetChapter 2 12 mins
Then they talk about the latest episodes from the three big Taylor Sheridan shows airing on Sunday nights right now—‘Yellowstone’Chapter 3 8 mins
‘Lioness’Chapter 4 14 mins
and ‘Landman’Chapter 5 20 mins
Sheridan himself making a cameo on two of those shows. Finally, they cover the latest episode of ‘The Agency’ and discuss whether there has been a drop-off in quality between the second and third episodes
‘Skeleton Crew’ Leans on a Favorite ‘Star Wars’ Trope. Plus, ‘Black Doves.’
Chris and Andy get into the songs and artists that e...
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Dec 5 2024 56m
Chapter 1 11 mins
Chris and Andy get into the songs and artists that ended up on their Spotify Wrapped and their feelings about the past year in musicChapter 2 17 mins
Then they discuss ‘Black Doves,’ the new spy thriller series on Netflix, and how the show balances sentiment with exciting action piecesChapter 3 26 mins
Finally, they talk about the first episode of ‘Skeleton Crew’ and how the show leans on a story trope that seems to be a favorite of the ‘Star Wars’ series of late: lone wolf and cub
Are We in a Golden Age for Spy Television?
Chris and Andy talk about the bounty of spy TV shows...
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Dec 2 2024 1h 3m
Chapter 1 25 mins
Chris and Andy talk about the bounty of spy TV shows that are airing right now. They cover the new Showtime thriller series ‘The Agency,’ which is based on the French series ‘Le Bureau des Légendes’Chapter 2 19 mins
and how they hope the show is able to go on for multiple seasons and develop like the original didChapter 3 18 mins
They also talk about the first episode of ‘Get Millie Black,’ a Netflix cop drama set in Jamaica
Is There Any Room Left for Innovation in the TV Industry? And More Questions from a Thanksgiving Mailbag.
Chris and Andy open up the mailbag to answer questio...
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Nov 25 2024 1h 4m
Chapter 1 19 mins
Chris and Andy open up the mailbag to answer questions about the TV industry. They discuss if there's room left for TV innovation in this era of purse-tightening throughout the industryChapter 2 11 mins
what their media diets would look like if they weren't covering TV and movies professionallyChapter 3 7 mins
and shows that they have loved that were panned by criticsChapter 4 20 mins
Then, Chris talks about his new favorite Sunday night tv lineup: 'Special Ops: Lioness,' 'Landman,' and 'Yellowstone'
‘Landman’ Shows That Taylor Sheridan’s Still Got It. Plus, Is Cable Officially Dead?
Chris and Andy talk about the news that Comcast will...
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Nov 21 2024 1h 6m
Chapter 1 15 mins
Chris and Andy talk about the news that Comcast will be spinning off several of its cable channels, including USA and Syfy, into a separate companyChapter 2 3 mins
Then they discuss the trailers released this week for ‘The Studio’ from Apple TVChapter 3 8 mins
and ‘The Pitt,’ a new ‘ER’-esque show from MaxChapter 4 38 mins
Finally, they break down the first two episodes of ‘Landman’: the newest show from the Taylor Sheridan–verse, which despite some wonky writing, still shines
‘Dune’ Was a Box Office Hit, so Why Doesn’t ‘Dune: Prophecy’ Work? Plus, ‘Say Nothing’ With Sean Fennessey.
Andy is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about the f...
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Nov 18 2024 1h 21m
Chapter 1 30 mins
Andy is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about the first few episodes of ‘Say Nothing’ and how the show works because it lives in a moral gray areaChapter 2 10 mins
Then they briefly discuss the finale of ‘Disclaimer’ and why the series might have worked better as a filmChapter 3 39 mins
before talking about the first episode of ‘Dune: Prophecy’ and why this prequel series is not working so far