The Watch

Chris and Andy talk about the news that streaming executive Cindy Holland is leaving Paramount ahead of the company’s merger with Warner Bros. Discovery and what that means for HBO head Casey Bloys (2:11). Then they discuss a pair of new shows in HBO’s ‘War’ (23:54) and Netflix’s ‘East of Eden’ adaptation (30:08). Later, they recap ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 3 (39:55). Finally, they highlight a handful of shows that didn’t make The New York Times’ “100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century” list (49:53).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Studio Production: Jacob Cornett
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Chris and Andy talk about Jon Watts directing the next ‘Star Wars’ film, which will be the next chapter in the Skywalker saga (2:19). Then they discuss ‘Lanterns’ Episode 7 (14:41). Later, Chris is joined by Van Lathan to break down the ‘Lioness’ Season 3 finale and look back at the season as a whole (36:56).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Van Lathan

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Studio Production: Trevor Rabone
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Chris is joined by Joanna Robinson to talk about the series announcements that came out of Netflix’s first ever UK Upfront presentation (2:09), ‘The Beast in Me’ returning for a second season despite being marketed as a limited series (13:58), and increasing price hikes across streaming services (21:23). Then they discuss the HBO series premiere of ‘Youth,’ starring Sharon Horgan (30:43) and ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 2 (43:35). Later, they react to The New York Times’ “100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century” list and reveal their own ballots (54:35).

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Host: Chris Ryan

Guest: Joanna Robinson

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Studio Production: Jason Arreola
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Chris and Andy talk about Paramount reaching a settlement with state attorneys general over an antitrust lawsuit, bringing the David Ellison-owned studio one step closer to the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (1:59). Then they react to HBO winning a bidding war for a new drama series starring Javier Bardem (19:36). Later, they discuss ‘Lanterns’ Episode 6 (29:49). Finally, The Watch: After Dark (56:26).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Studio Production: Jason Arreola
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Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 premiere, the consistent excellence of the series for the past several years, and why this season feels special (2:30). Later, Chris is joined by Chuck Klosterman to talk about his upcoming book, ‘Rock*: A Mainstream Alternative History of Alternative Mainstream Music’; why he was drawn to speculative nonfiction as a genre; his personal relationship to the Velvet Underground; and more (25:36).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Chuck Klosterman

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Studio Production: Jon Jones and Jamie Yukich
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