The Watch

Joanna Robinson, author of 'MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios', joins Chris and Andy to discuss the evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. They cover topics such as the creative reboot of Daredevil, the challenges of making a Heat sequel, creating an oral history of Marvel, behind-the-scenes experiences on Marvel sets, the complexity of the multiverse, and the impact of money and executives in the MCU.

Discussion on the poor performance of 'The Exorcist: Believer' at the box office and Universal's questionable purchase of the franchise. Analysis of the first episode of 'Loki' Season 2 and its strengths and weaknesses. Recap of the penultimate episode of 'The Gold'.

Sterlin Harjo, creator of 'Reservation Dogs', joins Chris and Andy to discuss the challenges of being a showrunner and the personal and cultural significance of the show. They also talk about the confusion surrounding an episode of 'The Morning Show' and its connection to recent events, as well as their TV viewing habits and meeting people involved in the making of 'Reservation Dogs'.

The podcast discusses a road rage incident and driving etiquette, the impact of streaming releases on movies, their upcoming Vegas trip and U2 performance, the new show Gen V trying to replicate The Boys' success, and the impactful speeches and impressive actors in 'The Gold' episode.

The podcast discusses the 'True Detective: Night Country' trailer, the reissued remixed album 'Tim (Let It Bleed Edition)' by The Replacements, and the series finale episode of 'Reservation Dogs'.

Chris and Andy discuss the recent end of the writers' strike and its impact on the TV landscape. They also rave about the show 'The Gold' and its expert craftsmanship and unexpected twists.

Prominent media mogul Rupert Murdoch is stepping down from the Fox and News Corporation boards, leaving his son Lachlan in charge. The hosts also discuss the ongoing Hollywood strike and the penultimate episode of 'Reservation Dogs'. Additionally, they delve into the documentary series 'Telemarketers' which exposes fraud and corruption within the industry.

The hosts discuss the unexpected cancellation of 'Winning Time' and the challenges of historical storytelling. They speculate on the fate of the characters and the future of Sunday shows. They also talk about the delay in the premiere of True Detective and the changing viewership behaviors. Additionally, they explore the challenges of maintaining creativity in the industry and discuss the value of curatorial help in selecting shows. They delve into 'The Gold', a new show on Paramount+, and praise the TV show 'Guilt' for its fast-paced narrative and portrayal of English society.

Warner Bros. CFO talks about streaming content devaluation and its similarity to old-school cable packages. 'The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon' succeeds by using TV tropes. The hosts discuss the first episode of 'The Changeling' on Apple TV+. They also explore the challenges of retaining subscribers and increasing revenue in the streaming industry.

Chris and Andy talk about how Disney and Charter reached a deal to end their TV blackout, but we’re still left without many good ways to watch live sports (1:00). Then they talk about the latest episode of ‘Winning Time’ and how the show is running into problems by being too historically accurate (21:27), as well as the first few episodes of Apple TV’s ‘Drops of God’ (41:03).Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy GreenwaldProducer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices