Podcast · 119 episodes
The Watch, page 5
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.
All episodes, page 5
‘Task’ Is Barreling Toward the EndRecap of Task episode 5, focusing on converging factions and the long-awaited meeting between Tom and Robbie, plus how characters’ humanity and backstory drive the plot toward the season’s end.6 Oct 2025 · 46 min · 26 chapters
How Much Higher Can ‘Slow Horses’ Climb? Plus, ‘Landman’ S2 and ‘Jay Kelly’ Trailers.The Watch discusses Slow Horses season 2 (and long-running-show “shtick” limits), Landman season 2 trailer and cast changes, Jay Roach’s Jay Kelly trailer, and industry news about Netflix/Prime Video…2 Oct 2025 · 59 min · 33 chapters
‘Task’ Episode 4 With Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, Brad Ingelsby, and Salli Richardson-Whitfield! Plus, ‘One Battle After Another’ Is Timely and Timeless.Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, Brad Ingelsby, Salli Richardson-Whitfield29 Sep 2025 · 1 h 18 min
‘Alien: Earth’ Failed Itself. Plus, Ethan Hawke and Sterlin Harjo on ‘The Lowdown,’ and ‘Slow Horses’ Is Back!The Watch discusses FX’s Alien: Earth finale “The Real Monsters,” arguing it doesn’t deliver on its own setup.25 Sep 2025 · 1 h 32 min · 29 chapters
The Best TV Week of the Year, ‘Task’ Episode 3, and ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer UnderwhelmsThe Watch (Ringer) episode covers: (1) TV release chatter—Task (episode 3), Alien Earth finale, The Lowdown (FX, first two episodes), The English Teacher (season 2 starts Sept 25), Slow Horses…22 Sep 2025 · 57 min · 18 chapters
ABC Suspends Jimmy Kimmel, Why You Should Check Out Netflix’s ‘Black Rabbit’, and ‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 7The Watch episode covers (1) Disney/ABC suspending Jimmy Kimmel Live after remarks about Charlie Kirk’s killing, framing it as a broader media-consolidation and political-pressure story; (2) TV…18 Sep 2025 · 1 h 19 min · 24 chapters
The Emmys Mostly Got It Right and ‘Task’ Episode 2The Watch discusses two things: (1) the 2024 Emmys broadcast, arguing it was a “good night for TV” but a “bad broadcast,” with specific criticism of Nate Bargatze’s hosting and long, punishing…15 Sep 2025 · 1 h 6 min · 27 chapters
Is ‘Alien: Earth’ Stuck in Place? Plus, Emmy Predictions and ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 3 News.The Watch discusses FX/Hulu’s Alien: Earth episode 6 “The Fly,” focusing on whether the season’s plot is logically “stuck” (too many convenient coincidences and gaps) while also debating Emmy…11 Sep 2025 · 1 h 1 min · 27 chapters
‘Task’ Is Everything We Want It to Be. Plus, the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.The hosts discuss HBO’s limited series Task (premiered the night before), focusing on episode 1 “Crossings,” a Philly/Delco-set crime story that balances police work and criminals while foregrounding…8 Sep 2025 · 1 h 6 min · 23 chapters
‘The Paper’ Restores the (Sitcom) Feeling. Plus, ‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 5 and a Busy September for TV.The Watch discusses three things: Peacock’s new Greg Daniels sitcom The Paper (Office-adjacent), Alien: Earth episode 5, and a busy September TV preview.4 Sep 2025 · 1 h 16 min · 29 chapters
‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 4, ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Casting News, and ‘The Eastern Gate’ FinaleThe Watch covers (1) rumored True Detective Season 5 casting, (2) Star Wars: Starfighter casting/plot details, (3) Alien: Earth Episode 4 discussion, and (4) Eastern Gate’s final episodes (spoilers).28 Aug 2025 · 57 min · 27 chapters
‘Alien: Earth’ Episode 3, ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2 Premiere, and Netflix Theme ParksThe Watch episode covers three things: Alien: Earth episode 3, Peacemaker season 2 premiere, and Netflix’s move into immersive “Netflix Houses” (event spaces) rather than theme-park rides.25 Aug 2025 · 1 h 4 min · 21 chapters
‘The Pitt’ Season 2 Teaser Trailer and ‘Platonic’ Season 2The Watch discusses TV “TV is back” news and reviews, focusing on HBO’s The Pitt Season 2 teaser and Apple TV+’s Platonic Season 2, plus brief takes on The Morning Show Season 4 and The Summer I…21 Aug 2025 · 56 min · 22 chapters
‘Alien: Earth’ Episodes 1 and 2 and the ‘Task’ TrailerThe Watch discusses FX’s Alien: Earth (Episodes 1–2) and the “Task” trailer, plus headlines about Jason Bourne/Treadstone and podcast/pop-culture news.14 Aug 2025 · 1 h 9 min · 20 chapters
Marvel’s Box Office Woes, ‘Alien: Earth’ Preview, and ‘Families Like Ours’The Watch discusses Marvel’s recent box-office underperformance (with Fantastic Four as the example), what it suggests about franchise fatigue and studio control, previews Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth…11 Aug 2025 · 1 h · 17 chapters
‘The Paper’ and More Trailers. Plus, Why You Should Be Watching ‘The Eastern Gate.’The Watch episode covers: (1) a Crohn’s/ulcerative colitis ad for Tremphaya (self-injection or IV infusion every four weeks, then injections every four or eight weeks; risks include serious allergic…7 Aug 2025 · 1 h · 17 chapters
Damon Lindelof on ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’The Watch episode featuring Damon Lindelof discussing the Marvel film Fantastic Four: First Steps, plus side talk on Netflix “K-pop Demon Hunters” and Vince Gilligan’s Apple sci-fi series Pluribus.28 Jul 2025 · 1 h 27 min · 36 chapters
Emmy Noms, Colbert Cancellation, and Did ‘Girls’ Stick the Landing?The hosts catch up on TV culture and media news, focusing on Emmy nominations (including perceived structural bias and category “clumps”), a discussion of Lena Dunham’s Too Much and why Girls is…24 Jul 2025 · 2 h 26 min · 61 chapters
Summer Mailbag: The Influence of ‘Lost,’ Prestige TV Fatigue, and Reading RecommendationsThe Watch’s “Summer Mailbag” covers three main areas: (1) how prestige TV and binge-era habits affect what people watch, (2) how to start and stick with episodic series when you feel overwhelmed or…21 Jul 2025 · 1 h 2 min · 23 chapters
‘Superman’ and What We Want Out of Comic Book AdaptationsThe Watch discusses the movie Superman (written/directed by James Gunn) and what audiences want from comic-book adaptations: faithfulness to comic mythology/history vs.14 Jul 2025 · 1 h 3 min · 25 chapters
A ‘Superman’ Preview and ‘The Eternaut’ Episodes 4-6The Watch discusses Apple TV’s Slow Horses renewal and then previews James Gunn’s Superman (reactions, lead-up confusion, and why movies still feel like events).10 Jul 2025 · 58 min · 28 chapters
You Should Watch ‘The Eternaut.’ Plus, Netflix Goes on a Cancellation Spree.The Watch episode covers two culture stories: Oasis’ 15-years-later reunion concerts (including whether stadium audio/video makes the experience better than live performance) and Netflix’s…7 Jul 2025 · 1 h 7 min · 28 chapters
‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 8-10 and the ‘Ironheart’ FinaleThe Watch (Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald) discusses The Bear Season 4 episodes 8-10 and fully spoils the Ironheart finale.4 Jul 2025 · 1 h 11 min · 31 chapters