The Watch

The Watch

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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.

Episode List

‘Wonder Man’ Is the Rare Marvel TV Show That Works. Plus, Does ‘The Pitt’ Need More Conflict?

Jan 30th, 2026 3:00 AM

Chris and Andy talk about Marvel’s latest television offering, ‘Wonder Man,’ and why it’s the strongest MCU entry in years (6:56). Later, they discuss Season 2, Episode 4 of ‘The Pitt’ and whether this season could use more tension between its characters (29:49). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Jamie Yukich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You Should Watch ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins.’ Plus, ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ E2 and ‘Industry’ S4E3.

Jan 26th, 2026 9:45 PM

Chris and Andy talk about ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,’ a new NBC comedy starring Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe from the people behind ‘30 Rock’ (4:42). Then they react to the second episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ (14:17) and ‘Industry’ Season 4, Episode 3 (27:14). Later, they discuss a couple of comic book runs they’ve been checking out lately (58:26). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Donald LoBianco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oscar Nominations, ‘Sentimental Value’ Is Sensational, and Screenwriting in the Double-Screen Era. Plus, ‘The Pitt’ S2E3.

Jan 23rd, 2026 3:00 AM

Chris and Andy talk about this year’s Oscar nominations (6:14) and why the Academy got it mostly right—especially with ‘Sentimental Value’ (11:21). Then they react to Matt Damon’s comments on how Netflix and other streamers want their talent to approach filmmaking for distracted viewers (36:16). Later, Andy makes the case for why you should be watching ‘Drops of God’ Season 2 on Apple TV (46:35), they discuss Season 2, Episode 3 of ‘The Pitt’ (53:32), and close with sports talk (01:05:36). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Is ‘Game of Thrones’ at Its Best. Plus, the Future of ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Industry’ S4E2, and the ‘Landman’ S2 Finale.

Jan 19th, 2026 11:45 PM

Chris and Andy talk about the series premiere of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ and why it feels like a return to form for ‘Game of Thrones’ (2:12). Then they react to the news that Kathleen Kennedy stepped down as the president of Lucasfilm and what the change means for the future of ‘Star Wars’ (20:53). Later, they discuss ‘Industry’ Season 4, Episode 2 (45:29) and the Season 2 finale of ‘Landman’ (01:10:11). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ‘Euphoria’ S3 Trailer, ‘Hijack’ and ‘The Night Manager’ Return, and ‘The Pitt’ S2E2

Jan 16th, 2026 3:00 AM

Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 trailer (5:43) and a particularly wild moment from the third-season premiere of ‘Tell Me Lies’ (13:47). Then they discuss the somewhat underwhelming returns of ‘Hijack’ (23:45) and ‘The Night Manager’ (33:15), before checking in with the series premiere of ‘Ponies,’ starring Emilia Clarke (42:04). Later, they discuss Season 2, Episode 2 of ‘The Pitt’ (53:50). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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