The Watch

Chris and Andy talk about the tentative four-year deal that the WGA reached with the studios (5:42) and the news that J.J. Abrams’s production company, Bad Robot, is downsizing (12:49). Then they react to the ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ trailer (29:09) before discussing a pair of international crime thrillers, HBO’s ‘Privilèges’ (32:19) and Netflix’s ‘Unfamiliar’ (44:16). Later, The Watch: After Dark (01:00:00).

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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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Chris is first joined by Joanna Robinson to discuss ‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 13 and react to the news that Supriya Ganesh, who plays Dr. Mohan, is leaving the show (1:49). Then they look around at the current landscape of TV and create their own prime-time TV grids (35:01). Later, Chris is joined by ‘Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen’ series creator Haley Z. Boston to talk about the finale, how she constructs long-form horror, Nicky and Rachel’s endgame, her reaction to reaching no. 1 on Netflix, and more (01:02:15).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Haley Z. Boston and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Additional Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett and Jamie Yukich
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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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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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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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