The Watch

Mar 24 2025 935 ep. 60 mins 29.4k

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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.

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‘Severance’ Season 2 Ultimately Existed Only to Serve Itself. Plus, ‘The White Lotus’ E6.

Mar 24 2025 69 mins

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 wor

‘The Pitt’ E12 Reaches New Heights and ‘Adolescence’ Is The Best Show of the Year | The Watch

Mar 20 2025 85 mins

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 Vi

‘Adolescence’ May Be the Best Show of the Year. Plus, ‘White Lotus’ S3E5 and ‘Severance’ S2E9.

Mar 17 2025 62 mins

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

Despite Everything, ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Works. Plus, ‘Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney,’ ‘The Pitt’ E11, and the ‘Top Chef: Canada’ Premiere.

Mar 13 2025 85 mins

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) an

Danny McBride on the Premiere of ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ S4. Plus, ‘The White Lotus’ E4 and ‘Severance’ E8.

Mar 10 2025 101 mins

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 Righ

The Case for Watching ‘Paradise’ E7. Plus, ‘The Pitt’ E10 and Remembering Gene Hackman

Mar 06 2025 77 mins

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 f

Oscars Recap, ‘White Lotus’ S3E3, and ‘Severance’ S2E7

Mar 03 2025 77 mins

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 epis

Jason Mantzoukas on ‘Shoresy’ Season 4 and ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes.’ Plus, Richard Price on Writing ‘Lazarus Man.’

Feb 27 2025 90 mins

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 j

‘The White Lotus’ S3E2, ‘Severance’ S2E6, and ‘Zero Day’

Feb 24 2025 63 mins

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,

It’s Time to Check Back into ‘The White Lotus’

Feb 16 2025 44 mins

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