Podcast · 119 episodes
The Watch
by The Ringer · English
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.
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‘Star Wars’ Announces Another Chapter of the Skywalker Saga. Plus, ‘Lioness’ Season 3 Finale With Van Lathan.The Watch discusses Star Wars franchise news and reviews Lanterns episode 7 (“The Jordan Boys Legacy”) and the Lioness season 3 finale (with Van Lathan).28 Sep 2026 · 1 h 14 min
Joanna Robinson On Netflix’s Increasing UK Presence, Sharon Horgan’s ‘Youth,’ and ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 2.The episode is a wide-ranging discussion of UK/Irish TV and streaming strategy, then a deep dive on HBO’s Youth (Sharon Horgan) and Apple TV+?25 Sep 2026 · 1 h 9 min
Paramount Settles States’ Antitrust Lawsuit. Plus, ‘Lanterns’ Episode 6.The Watch discusses Hollywood business fallout from Paramount’s settlement with state attorneys general over the Paramount-Warner merger antitrust lawsuit, plus TV news and a review of Lanterns…21 Sep 2026 · 1 h 3 min
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‘Star Wars’ Announces Another Chapter of the Skywalker Saga. Plus, ‘Lioness’ Season 3 Finale With Van Lathan.The Watch discusses Star Wars franchise news and reviews Lanterns episode 7 (“The Jordan Boys Legacy”) and the Lioness season 3 finale (with Van Lathan).28 Sep 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 40 chapters
Joanna Robinson On Netflix’s Increasing UK Presence, Sharon Horgan’s ‘Youth,’ and ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 2.The episode is a wide-ranging discussion of UK/Irish TV and streaming strategy, then a deep dive on HBO’s Youth (Sharon Horgan) and Apple TV+?25 Sep 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 26 chapters
Paramount Settles States’ Antitrust Lawsuit. Plus, ‘Lanterns’ Episode 6.The Watch discusses Hollywood business fallout from Paramount’s settlement with state attorneys general over the Paramount-Warner merger antitrust lawsuit, plus TV news and a review of Lanterns…21 Sep 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 26 chapters
‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 Is an Energetic Return to Form. Plus, Chuck Klosterman!The Watch episode covers two things: the first episode of Slow Horses season 6 and a conversation with Chuck Klosterman about his new book Rock.17 Sep 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 24 chapters
‘Widow’s Bay’ Sweeps the Emmys! Plus, ‘Lanterns’ Episode 5.The Watch episode recap focuses on two things: the Emmys broadcast and an episode of the Apple TV+ series Lanterns (Episode 5).15 Sep 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 23 chapters
Emmy Predictions, Netflix Is Adapting ‘Lonesome Dove,’ and ‘The Paper’ Season 2The Watch (Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald) covers three TV/awards beats: Emmy predictions, Netflix’s adaptation of Larry McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove, and The Paper’s Season 2.10 Sep 2026 · 1 h 19 min · 41 chapters
The Fall TV We’re Most Excited For. Plus, ‘Lanterns’ E4 and ‘Lioness’ After Dark.The Watch episode covers three things: (1) the Creative Arts Emmys weekend and what it signals for the main Emmys, (2) a fall TV preview ranked by what the hosts think listeners will be most excited…7 Sep 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 31 chapters
‘The Gentlemen’ Season 2 Premiere and ‘Lanterns’ Episode 3. Plus, ‘East of Eden’ Trailer.The Watch episode discusses three main entertainment items: The Gentlemen Season 2 premiere, Lanterns Episode 3 (“Outcast”), and the Netflix trailer for East of Eden.4 Sep 2026 · 1 h 15 min · 25 chapters
‘Furious’ Season Finale With Star Emmy Rossum and Creator Liz MeriwetherThe Watch discusses the Season 1 finale of FX’s Furious, focusing on pacing, ambiguous moral drama, and how the show uses nonverbal performance and “narrative sleight of hand” to land an emotionally…31 Aug 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 30 chapters
Is ‘The Uprising’ a Secret Robin Hood Movie? Plus, ‘The Pitt’ Season 3 Trailer, an ‘Adults’ S2 Preview, and Late Summer Recommendations.The Watch discusses (1) whether Paul Greengrass’s film Uprising is being marketed as a “Robin Hood” movie despite seeming to deny it, (2) TV release strategies shifting back toward weekly drops, (3)…27 Aug 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 32 chapters
‘Furious’ Penultimate Episode and ‘Lanterns’ E2. Plus, ‘Lioness’ S3E4 With Van Lathan.The Watch discusses two shows: Furious (episode 7, penultimate) and Lanterns (episode 2), then pivots to Lioness season 3 episode 4 with Van Lathan.24 Aug 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 26 chapters
Is ‘Sterling Point’ the Show of the Summer? Plus, ‘Tires’ Season 3.The Watch discusses TV news and what to watch now, focusing on three shows: Netflix’s Sterling Point (renewed; teen post–high school lake drama in Canada), FX’s Sons of Anarchy reunion comedy Legends…20 Aug 2026 · 58 min · 26 chapters
The ‘X-Men’ Cast, ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Footage, and More D23 News. Plus, ‘Lanterns’ Series Premiere and ‘Furious’ Episode 6.The Watch episode covers multiple entertainment news items and two main shows. Topic 1: Disney D23 updates, focusing on the X-Men cast and Avengers: Doomsday footage.17 Aug 2026 · 1 h 14 min · 30 chapters
Is ‘Lanterns’ the End of Superhero TV? Plus, ‘Furious’ E5 and the ‘Lioness’ S3 Premiere.The Watch discusses the state of superhero TV ahead of DC’s Lanterns (premieres Sunday), plus FX’s The Shards and Hulu’s Furious through episode five (episode six Sunday).13 Aug 2026 · 1 h 19 min · 27 chapters
X-Men Casting Rumors and ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day.’ Plus, ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Finale.The Watch (Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald) covers three main things: House of the Dragon Season 3 finale, delayed Spider-Man: Brand New Day reaction, and Marvel/X-Men casting rumors plus “State of…10 Aug 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 29 chapters
The Anthony Bourdain Special EpisodeA retrospective on Anthony Bourdain’s television and writing legacy, focusing on how his public persona evolved, how his shows worked as cultural storytelling, and what his death left unresolved.6 Aug 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 25 chapters
Summer Mailbag: Bad TV Theme Songs, Historical Events As Miniseries, and Book RecsA “summer mailbag” episode of The Watch where Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald answer listener questions and debate TV/movie culture.3 Aug 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 33 chapters
You Need to be Watching ‘Furious.’ Plus, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ PreviewThe Watch episode covers two main things: (1) TV industry news about Netflix renewing The Walking Dead universe rights and (2) recommendations and discussion of Hulu’s new thriller Furious, plus…31 Jul 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 22 chapters
All The News Out of Comic Con, ‘The Agency’ Season 2, and ‘House of the Dragon’ S3E6The Watch discusses entertainment news from Comic-Con and trailers, plus commentary on TV/film projects.28 Jul 2026 · 1 h 24 min · 31 chapters
‘The Odyssey’ Is the Film Event of the Year. Plus, ‘Resident Evil’ and ‘Clayface’ Trailers.The Watch discusses film/TV news and trailers, then pivots to a spoiler-heavy conversation about The Odyssey (theatrical release), plus planning for upcoming episodes.23 Jul 2026 · 1 h 23 min · 32 chapters
Is ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Dead on Arrival? Plus, ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 5.The Watch (Chris Ryan, Andy Greenwald, Rich Padgett) covers three main things: the Doomsday trailer, a potential X-Files movie, Netflix’s latest viewing-number report, and House of the Dragon Season…20 Jul 2026 · 1 h 13 min · 26 chapters
The Best Shows of the Year (So Far)The Watch (Bill Simmons podcast) hosts Chris Ryan (TheRinger.com editor) and Andy Greenwald debate “best TV of the year (so far)” and share what they missed, plus discuss trailers and recent…16 Jul 2026 · 1 h 25 min · 34 chapters
Will Apple Own the Emmys This Year? Plus, ‘House of the Dragon’ S3E4 With Joanna Robinson.The Watch episode covers two main things: Emmy awards strategy and predictions, and a spoiler-heavy check-in on House of the Dragon season 3 episode 4.14 Jul 2026 · 50 min · 23 chapters
‘Star City’ Season Finale With Creators Ben Nedivi and Matt Wolpert. Plus, Emmy Nominations!The Watch discusses Apple TV+’s Star City season finale and then pivots to the 2026 Emmy nominations, focusing on Apple’s unusually high nomination count and several notable snubs.10 Jul 2026 · 57 min · 23 chapters