
The Watch
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 8, 2024 • 1h 23min
‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 4 and ‘The Bear’ Episodes 6-10
Paramount merging with Skydance Media, 'Agatha All Along' trailer, 'House of the Dragon' buzz, 'The Bear' final episodes breakdown

Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 14min
‘The Bear’ Episodes 1-5 and ‘House of the Dragon’ Episode 3
Richard Gere and Jeffrey Wright are cast in 'The Agency,' discussed along with 'House of the Dragon' Episode 3. They analyze the characters and emotional impact in 'The Bear' Season 3, highlighting the dynamics and struggles of the series.

Jun 27, 2024 • 1h 49min
‘The Bear’ Is Back, ‘Presumed Innocent’ E4, and Jason Mantzoukas on ‘Shoresy’
Jason Mantzoukas joins the hosts to discuss their love for the Canadian hockey comedy 'Shoresy'. They explore the show's humor, characters, and emotional impact, highlighting scenes and character growth throughout the narrative.

Jun 24, 2024 • 1h 24min
‘House of the Dragon’ S2E2 and Maya Hawke on ‘Inside Out 2’
Actress Maya Hawke joins the hosts to talk about her role in 'Inside Out 2'. Prior to that, they discuss creating ideal TV projects and the latest episode of 'House of the Dragon'. They also talk about their interest in seeing 'Nosferatu' adapted and brainstorm outrageous show concepts with Ryan Gosling.

Jun 20, 2024 • 1h 25min
Gail Simmons on the Finale of ‘Top Chef’! Plus, ‘Dunk and Egg’ News and ‘The Boys’ Season 4 Premiere.
Gail Simmons, Host of ‘Top Chef’, joins Chris and Andy to discuss the finale episode and competition changes. They also talk about ‘The Boys’ Season 4 and the new ‘Game of Thrones’ spin-off series based on ‘The Tales of Dunk and Egg’ novellas.

Jun 17, 2024 • 1h 6min
The ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 2 Premiere and ‘Presumed Innocent’ Episodes 1 and 2
Award-winning actor Ruth Negga joins the hosts to discuss 'House of the Dragon' Season 2 premiere and the stacked cast of 'Presumed Innocent'. They analyze character complexities, improvements in the second season, and reflect on humanity in 'Game of Thrones' versus 'House of the Dragon'.

Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 13min
A Eulogy for ‘Tokyo Vice’ With Mina Kimes. Plus, the Case for ‘Presumed Innocent.’
Mina Kimes and Chris bid farewell to 'Tokyo Vice' and discuss if the show ended well. They praise the show's improvement in the second season. They also chat about Apple TV+ shows and their favorites on the platform.

Jun 10, 2024 • 1h 16min
‘Hit Man,’ ‘Fantasmas,’ and ‘Top Chef’ Episode 12
Julio Torres, comedian behind 'Fantasmas,' discusses the success of 'Hit Man' on Netflix and the latest 'Top Chef' episode. They analyze streaming vs. box office success, the creative vision of 'Fantasmas,' and the dynamics of cooking competitions on the show.

Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 20min
Can ‘The Acolyte’ Break Through the 'Star Wars' Institution? Plus, the ‘Hacks’ Season 3 Finale.
Director Leslye Headland discusses walking a fine line with 'The Acolyte' to please both general and hardcore 'Star Wars' fans. Plus, the hosts dive into the 'Hacks' Season 3 finale and their thoughts on the show's evolution.

Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 13min
What’s Missing From Our TV Screens Right Now. Plus, Do the Movies Need Marvel?
Discussion on box office underperformance of movies like 'Furiousa' and 'The Fall Guy' and the impact of Marvel movies. The need for specific types of shows on TV screens. Review of new HBO docuseries 'Ren Faire' likened to 'Succession' in a Renaissance fair setting.
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