The Watch

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  • 1 hour 25 minutes
    How the Warner Bros. Sale Changes Television. Plus, ‘DTF St. Louis’ and ‘Rooster’ Strike Out.

    Chris and Andy talk about what the immediate and long-term impacts of Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. will have on the television landscape (4:39). Then they discuss ‘DTF St. Louis’ (38:45), ‘Rooster,’ (01:01:02), and why the pair of the new HBO shows ultimately don’t work. Later, they close by raving about the excellent return of ‘Top Chef’ for Season 23 (01:09:14) and The Watch: After Dark (01:18:00).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy and Jamie Yukich

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    9 March 2026, 11:50 pm
  • 1 hour 37 minutes
    Jason Mantzoukas and Mallory Rubin on ‘Shoresy’ Season 5. Plus, ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ S2 Casting News, and a ‘Game of Thrones’ Film.

    Chris is joined by Jason Mantzoukas and Mallory Rubin to talk about the Season 2 casting news for ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ (2:25) and that ‘Andor’ writer Beau Willimon is taking on a ‘Game of Thrones’ movie (8:46). Then, they discuss the fifth season of ‘Shoresy’ and what makes the show so special (22:01).

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    Host: Chris Ryan

    Guest: Jason Mantzoukas and Mallory Rubin

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Additional Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett

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    5 March 2026, 11:27 am
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    ‘Industry’ Season 4 Finale With Creators Konrad Kay and Mickey Down

    Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Industry’ Season 4 finale and how it sets up the final season (1:23). Then they are joined by series creators Konrad Kay and Mickey Down to discuss Yas’s dark heel turn, Harper’s soft evolution, the espionage thriller elements of the season, whether or not it’s a sentimental show, and so much more (31:12).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Guests: Konrad Kay and Mickey Down

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy

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    2 March 2026, 2:00 am
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    ‘Wonder Man’ Co-Creator on the Show’s Origins, Near Cancellation, and the Status of the ‘Community’ Movie. Plus, ‘The Pitt’ S2E8.

    (This episode was recorded before Netflix announced its decision to withdraw its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery)

    Chris and Andy talk about Paramount’s increased bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and the increasingly bleak developments surrounding the saga (3:32). Then they discuss Season 2, Episode 8 of ‘The Pitt’ (10:41). Later, Andy is joined by ‘Wonder Man’ co-creator Andrew Guest to discuss the origins of the recent MCU series, being brought in to re-write ‘Hawkeye,’ how they landed on Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, the show’s near cancellation, the current status of the ‘Community’ movie, and more (35:32).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Guest: Andrew Guest

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy

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    27 February 2026, 3:00 am
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Season 1 Finale and ‘Industry’ S4E7

    Chris and Andy talk about the Season 1 finale of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ and how much they enjoyed the ending (4:11). Then they discuss the fiery penultimate episode of ‘Industry’ Season 4 (29:47). Later, they close with The Watch: After Dark (01:07:11).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Additional Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett

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    23 February 2026, 11:45 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    ‘The Pitt’ S2E7 and an ‘Industry’ S4 Mailbag. Plus, Trailers for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ and ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3.

    Chris and Andy talk about the new trailers for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ (7:07) and ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 (12:56). Then they open up the mailbag to read through some listener questions and concerns about this latest season of ‘Industry’ as a whole (25:11). Later, they discuss Season 2, Episode 7 of ‘The Pitt’ (42:01).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Additional Video Supervision: Jamie Yukich and Donald LoBianco

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    20 February 2026, 3:00 am
  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    ‘Industry’s’ Book of Revelations. Plus, ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ E5 and a New Chapter in the Warner Bros. Bidding War.

    Chris and Andy talk about Paramount’s latest takeover bid and the news that Warner Bros. Discovery may reopen acquisition talks (1:44). Then they discuss the penultimate episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ S1 and its use of flashback (5:51), before walking through the many revelations from ‘Industry’ Season 4, Episode 6 (25:07).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Additional Video Supervision: Jamie Yukich

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    17 February 2026, 12:35 am
  • 58 minutes 42 seconds
    ‘The Pitt’ S2E6. Plus, Apple Takes ‘Severance’ in-House and the ‘Spider-Noir’ Trailer.

    Chris and Andy talk about the news this week that Apple has taken the production of ‘Severance’ in-house and what that means for future episodes of the show (8:27). Then they talk about the trailer for ‘Spider-Noir’ that was released this week (17:21), before breaking down Season 2, Episode 6 of ‘The Pitt’ (28:34). Later, they close with The Watch: After Dark (48:58).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Additional Video Supervision: Jamie Yukich, Donald LoBianco, and Sarah Reddy

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    13 February 2026, 3:00 am
  • 1 hour 12 minutes
    Super Bowl Trailers: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Plus, ‘Industry’ S4E5 and ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 4.

    Chris and Andy talk about the most notable trailers from Super Bowl Sunday, including those for ‘The Adventures of Cliff Booth,’ ‘Disclosure Day,’ and ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ (3:17). Later, they react to ‘Industry’ Season 4, Episode 5 (26:28) before discussing why the most recent episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ was the best one yet (53:24).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Additional Video Supervision: Jamie Yukich

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    9 February 2026, 11:00 pm
  • 1 hour 28 minutes
    Apple TV’s Glossy Programming, ‘The Pitt’ S2E5, and How ‘True Detective’ S2 Explains the World

    Chris and Andy talk about Disney’s new CEO (3:32) and a slew of new Apple TV show announcements, including ‘Lucky,’ starring Anya Taylor-Joy, and the TV adaptation of ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ (7:40). Then they discuss Season 2, Episode 5 of ‘The Pitt’ (29:08), before checking in on ‘Steal,’ the Prime Video crime thriller series starring Sophie Turner (51:45). Later, Chris reveals his thoughts after a recent ‘True Detective’ S2 rewatch (01:01:16).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Additional Video Supervision: Jamie Yukich, Donald LoBianco, and Sarah Reddy

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    6 February 2026, 3:00 am
  • 1 hour 19 minutes
    HBO’s Upcoming TV Slate, the Many Ghosts of ‘Industry,’ and ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ E3

    Chris and Andy talk about a handful of updates from HBO boss Casey Bloys on the current status of the network and what the immediate future looks like (6:30). Then they react to Jim Dycker’s downward spiral on the latest episode of ‘Industry’ and the many ghosts from seasons past that continue to haunt the show (19:43), before talking about the big reveal on ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 3 (51:56). Later, The Watch: After Dark (1:04:38).

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    The Casey Bloys Deadline Interview

    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Additional Video Supervision: Jamie Yukich

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    2 February 2026, 11:00 pm
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