The Watch

Chris and Andy discuss upcoming shows on HBO Max in 2024, review the latest episode of 'Slow Horses,' and highlight the psychedelic animated show 'Scavengers Reign' on Max.

The hosts discuss trailers for 'The Boys' Season 4 and 'House of the Dragon' Season 2. They analyze the satirical elements of 'Fargo' and 'The Curse' and how they critique contemporary culture.

The hosts discuss the decision to run 'Only Murders in the Building' on network television and compare it to other similar moves. They also talk about the first two episodes of 'Slow Horses' Season 3 and how the show has found a formula that works. Additionally, they discuss the third episode of 'The Curse'.

Chapters cover Thanksgiving content consumption, Dave Filoni as Lucasfilm's new chief creative officer, and the first two episodes of 'Fargo' Season 5, discussing the show's Coen Brothers roots and storytelling influences.

Podcast guest Sean Fennessey discusses 'Monarch: Legacy of Monsters' and Apple TV's streaming strategy. They talk about the show's place in the 'monster-verse' canon and Apple TV's overall streaming strategy. The host also gives recommendations for TV shows to watch over Thanksgiving, including 'Hijack' with Idris Elba and 'The Gilded Age' on HBO Max.

The podcast discusses Pedro Pascal potentially being cast as Reed Richards in the next 'Fantastic Four' movie. They also touch on the 'Madame Web' trailer. The hosts talk about the first two episodes of 'Murder at the End of the World' and the uneven split between two plotlines. David Fincher's movie 'The Killer' is also discussed.

Rob Harvilla, author of '60 Songs that Explain the '90s,' joins Chris to talk about turning his podcast into a book. They discuss the process of creating the podcast and reflect on their nostalgia for 90s music, exploring the resurgence of 90s influences in fashion and contemporary music. They also delve into the coherency of the 2000s compared to the 90s and touch on the generational divide in hip-hop.

Hosts discuss the conclusion of the SAG-AFTRA strike, share their favorite genres of TV shows they'd like to see return, and talk about their favorite music and books of the year. They also reflect on the history of the podcast, express gratitude to listeners, and discuss the evolving landscape of pop culture consumption and the decline of serious teen shows. The hosts explore the lack of authentic portrayals in TV shows about young people and propose improvements for streaming platforms' search functionality. They also mention the return of Unicourse on Blue E and recommend 'Reservation Dogs' and 'The Gold' as great TV shows.

Discussion includes Marvel's new marketing strategy for the show 'Echo', the evolution of prestige TV and its impact on the industry, and a review of the new Argentinian comedy 'Nada' on Hulu.

Guests Johnathan Majors and Casey Bloys discuss controversies surrounding HBO, including the use of fake Twitter accounts and delayed release dates for popular shows. They also dive into problems at Marvel Studios, such as the handling of Johnathan Majors's 'Kang' character and concerns about the box office performance of 'The Marvels'.