The Watch

Chris and Andy talk about the full trailer for ‘Andor’ and whether or not it helps or hurts a show to have multiple trailers released (09:36). Then they break down the latest episode of ‘The White Lotus’ and talk about how the show is finally starting to pick up steam (12:15). Finally, they discuss the ‘Severance’ Season 2 finale, going over what worked and didn’t work for them in this finale and...

Chris and Andy break down the most recent episode of ‘The Pitt’ and how the show has continued to get better and better as the season has progressed (12:20). Then they cover all episodes of ‘Adolescence,’ the breakout sensation from Netflix, and why it is the rare show that serves a public good (36:34). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Senior Producer: Kaya McMullen Video Production: Chris Tho...

Chris and Andy talk about the first episode of ‘Adolescence,’ the new Netflix drama miniseries, and make the case for why it may be the best show of the year (6:05). Then they break down the most recent episode of ‘The White Lotus’ and why that celebrity cameo ended up showing how slow this season has been moving (26:37), before spending some time on the penultimate episode of ‘Severance’ Season 2...

Chris and Andy talk about a couple of forthcoming shows, like ‘Your Friends and Neighbors’ on Apple TV+ and the second season of ‘Andor,’ and how they are being marketed (3:37). Then they talk about the first episodes of ‘Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney’ (19:37) and ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ (31:48), before covering the latest episode of ‘The Pitt’ (53:53) and the premiere of ‘Top Chef: Canada’ (...

Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 that was released last week (4:39), the latest episode of ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3, and the many secrets the characters are keeping from one another four episodes in (13:11). Then they break down ‘Severance’ S2E8 (39:32) before they are joined by Danny McBride to talk about the premiere of ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 4 and...

Chris and Andy take a moment to remember Gene Hackman, the one-of-one actor who passed away last week (7:00). Then they talk about the last two episodes of ‘Paradise’ and make the case for why Episode 7 of the show may be in contention for best episode of the year (12:20). Finally, they discuss the latest episode of ‘The Pitt’ and the show’s ability to make the audience feel deeply attached to eve...

Chris and Andy recap the Oscars and talk about some of their favorite moments from the show (4:26) and the trailer for ‘Andor’ Season 2 that dropped during the broadcast (10:52). Then they break down the latest episode of ‘The White Lotus’ and the burning questions they have now that we’re three episodes in (25:36), before discussing ‘Severance’ S2E7 and how this episode was a masterclass in direc...

Chris is joined by Jason Mantzoukas to talk about the fourth season of the Canadian hockey show ‘Shoresy’ and how the show manages to be both side-splittingly funny and extremely heartfelt at the same time (2:45). Then they talk briefly about the latest season of ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes’ (29:42) and another new Steven Knight show ‘A Thousand Blows’ (43:39), before Chris is joined by famed author and sc...

Chris and Andy break down the latest episode of ‘The White Lotus’ (1:00) and power rank who their favorite groups of characters are so far (18:53). Then they talk about the last two episodes of ‘Severance’ and how one of things the show seems most interested in is bodily autonomy (31:24). Finally, they discuss why, despite the all-star cast of Robert De Niro, Jesse Plemons, and Connie Britton, ‘Ze...

Chris and Andy break down the Season 3 premiere of ‘The White Lotus.’ They talk about what the central mystery will be for this season, Mike White’s specific talent for casting this show, and who on the cast they’re most excited to watch this season. Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Senior Producer: Kaya McMullen Video Production: Chris Thomas and Stefano Sanchez Learn more about your ad choic...

Chris and Andy talk about what’s coming on HBO in the next few years, including ‘True Detective’ Season 5 and the ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ (1:00). Then, in honor of this weekend’s ‘SNL50’ special, they talk about their relationship to and the legacy of ‘Saturday Night Live’ (13:02) before drafting some of their favorite performers from the show, like Chris Farley,...

Chris and Andy celebrate the Eagles winning the Super Bowl (1:58) and talk about some of the trailers that aired during the game, including those for ‘Thunderbolts*,’ ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,’ and ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ (22:12). Then they break down the latest episode of ‘Severance’ and discuss how a lot of their enjoyment of the show comes from reading and thinking about it (...

Chris and Andy talk about the trailers for ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ (11:57) and ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ (18:47) and discuss whether the MCU might be getting good again. Then, they discuss the news that Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao is involved in a potential ‘Buffy’ reboot (30:16), before breaking down the latest episode of ‘The Pitt’ (41:47). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Gre...

Chris and Andy give a brief recap of the Grammys (1:00) and talk about the trailer for the final season of 'The Righteous Gemstones' that was released last week (11:47). Then, they break down the latest episode of 'Severance' and how the show uses a slower pace to encourage sleuthing from its audience (14:17). Finally, they talk about the first two episodes of the new Hulu series 'Paradise' and wh...

Chris and Andy talk about Netflix’s slate of shows for 2025 that the streamer presented at a glitzy conference this week (1:00) and how Netflix would like to remind its audience that it has something for everyone—including prestige TV (16:33). Then they talk about a recent report from Parrot Analytics that claimed that ‘Severance’ has made Apple $200 million (26:20). Finally, they discuss the very...

Chris and Andy react to the trailer for ‘White Lotus’ Season 3 and make some predictions for what this next season will be about (1:00). Then they discuss the most recent episode of ‘Severance’ and how the show has really begun to level up in its second season (21:43) before talking about the Season 1 finale of ‘The Agency’ and why this show feels as though it could run for many more seasons (51:0...

Chris and Andy react to the Oscar nominations that were announced Thursday morning (1:00), and the news that Ryan Gosling is in talks to star in Shawn Levy’s upcoming ‘Star Wars’ film (15:52). Then, they talk about Episode 3 of ‘The Pitt’ and how this show has found its stride as a hyper-realistic medical drama (33:12). Finally, they discuss the gory new Netflix show ‘American Primeval’ and why it...

Chris and Andy talk about the many tributes to David Lynch that came out over the weekend following his death and Andy’s pilgrimage to Bob’s Big Boy, Lynch’s favorite restaurant (1:00). Then they unpack the premiere of ‘Severance’ Season 2, an episode that was entirely spent with the characters’ “innies” (14:47), and the many questions and mysteries that this episode introduced for the second seas...

Chris and Andy talk about whether or not ‘Severance’ season two is poised to be the next big water cooler show (1:00) and take a moment to remember the director David Lynch, who passed away this week, and his profound impact on tv and film (16:21). Then they talk about the trailer for ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ (24:33), the first two episodes of ‘The Pitt’ (32:10) and the first episode of ‘American P...

Chris and Andy celebrate Los Angeles by discussing some of their favorite film and TV depictions of the city, including 'Drive,' 'Mulholland Drive,' 'Insecure,' and 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' (1:00). Then they break down the season finale of 'Landman,' a show that ultimately made no sense but was very compelling (32:28), and speculate on whether or not it will get a second season (49:00). Our hearts g...

Chris and Andy talk about last night’s Golden Globes, including Nikki Glaser’s performance as the host, what makes a good acceptance speech, and the reign of ‘Shogun’ and ‘Hacks’ (01:00). Then, they break down their most anticipated shows of 2025, starting with shows ending or returning after a long period of time, such as ‘The Last of Us’ and ‘Stranger Things’ (33:25). Next, they discuss spinoffs...

Chris and Andy discuss Apple making its streaming service free for a weekend ahead of the premiere of ‘Severance’ Season 2 and the best ways to market a TV show in a disjointed streaming age (1:00). Then they talk about the latest episode of ‘The Agency’ and how the plot has snapped into gear with the Novikov story line (25:44). Then they discuss the latest episode of ‘Landman,’ a show that has of...

Chris and Andy talk about the first two episodes of 'Squid Game' Season 2, and whether the show was harmed by a three-year break from the first season (1:00). Then, they talk about some of their favorite non-TV-related things this year, including books like 'Orbital' by Samantha Harvey and 'Creation Lake' by Rachel Kushner (26:23), and some of their favorite movies and music from the year (46:35)....

Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for the James Gunn ‘Superman’ movie that was released this week (1:00), and an article published in Vulture about how Disney was finally able to make its streaming service profitable (24:41). Then, they talk about the latest episode of ‘Landman’ (29:26) before discussing episodes 4 and 5 of ‘The Agency,’ a show that started off rocky but is now starting to fin...

Chris and Andy talk about some of their runners-up for best TV episode of the year (1:00), and why they ultimately chose 'Shogun' Episode 9, "Crimson Sky," as the winner (26:06). Then, they are joined by show creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, writer Caillin Puente, and lead actress Anna Sawai to talk about how making this episode was less about planning and more about immersing themselves in...