The Watch

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  • 1 hour 38 minutes
    ‘Paradise’ Season 2 Finale With Mina Kimes. Plus, ‘Euphoria’ S3 Trailer, ‘Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen,' and 'Project Hail Mary'

    Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Euphoria’ S3 trailer (1:07) and ‘The White Lotus’ S4 cast additions of Heather Graham and Rosie Perez (5:42). Next, they talk about the first episode of Netflix’s ‘Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen’ and why it is an excellent example of longform horror (10:14), before Andy shares his thoughts on ‘Project Hail Mary’ (27:40). Later, they are joined by Mina Kimes to unpack the ‘Paradise’ Season 2 finale, why she loves the show, what else she’s been watching recently, and her take on the Eagles heading into next season (42:00).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Guest: Mina Kimes

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy

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    30 March 2026, 11:30 pm
  • 1 hour 23 minutes
    Patrick J. Adams on the Making of ‘The Madison.’ Plus, ‘The Pitt’ S2E12 and a TV News Roundup.

    Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ TV adaptation (1:25), Mahershala Ali joining the cast of ‘Task’ for Season 2 (7:25), Stephen Colbert penning the script for a new ‘Lord of the Rings’ (10:49), and ‘The X-Files’ reboot finding its co-lead in Himesh Patel (16:44). Then they discuss ‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 12 (18:51) and ‘Top Chef’ Season 23, Episode 3 (41:00). Later, they are joined by ‘The Madison’ star Patrick J. Adams to talk about his experience working on the Taylor Sheridan project, acting alongside Michelle Pfeiffer and Dustin Hoffman, what he’s watching, and more (48:33).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Guest: Patrick J. Adams

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy

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    27 March 2026, 2:00 am
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    ‘Project Hail Mary,’ ‘Marshals,’ ‘Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat,’ and ‘SNL UK.’ Plus, ‘Paradise’ S2E7.

    Chris and Andy talk about what the early success of ‘Project Hail Mary’ means for big-spectacle movies in theaters (4:01). Then they check in with a handful of shows across the TV landscape, including ‘Marshals’ (20:37), ‘American Classic’ (28:57), ‘Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat’ (36:04), and ‘SNL UK’ (45:31). Later, they discuss ‘Paradise’ Season 2, Episode 7 (54:13).

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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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    24 March 2026, 12:45 am
  • 1 hour 31 minutes
    ‘Dune: Part Three’ and ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Trailers, ‘The Pitt’ S2E11, and ‘The Madison’ Series Premiere. Plus, ‘Top Chef’ Season 23, Episode 2.

    Chris and Andy talk about the exciting trailers for ‘Dune: Part Three’ (6:44) and ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ (15:10) before reacting to the ongoing story behind the now-canceled ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ reboot (27:25). Then they break down ‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 11 and the much-discussed ICE story line (39:59). Later, they recap the three-episode series premiere of ‘The Madison,’ Taylor Sheridan’s new show starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell (0:00), and quickly check in on ‘Top Chef’ (0:00).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy

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    20 March 2026, 2:00 am
  • 1 hour 16 minutes
    One Award After Another: Oscars Recap. Plus, ‘Paradise’ Season 2, Episodes 4-6.

    Chris and Andy talk about the Oscars broadcast, the shared dominance of ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners,’ and why this year's crop of films was so exciting (2:41). Later, they discuss ‘Paradise’ Season 2, Episodes 4-6 (52:30).

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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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    16 March 2026, 10:10 pm
  • 1 hour 25 minutes
    ‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episodes 9 and 10, Checking In on ‘Paradise’ S2, and Kate Winslet Is the Next ‘LOTR’ Lead. Plus, Wrapping Up the ‘Industry’ Mailbag.

    Chris and Andy talk about Tommy Lee Jones joining the cast of ‘The Lowdown’ for Season 2 (9:39), ‘Better Call Saul’ cocreator Peter Gould’s new show with FX (11:30), and Kate Winslet as the lead of the next ‘Lord of the Rings’ film (15:04). Then they discuss ‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episodes 9 and 10 and whether or not this season might be Dr. Robby’s last (22:54). Later, they check in on ‘Paradise’ Season 2 (49:36), before revisiting their ‘Industry’ mailbag (59:37).

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    Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

    Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

    Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy

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    13 March 2026, 2:00 am
  • 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
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