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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.

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Questions about The Watch

What is The Watch about?

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.

Who hosts The Watch?

The Watch is hosted by The Ringer. The show has published more than 1,000 episodes to date.

What has The Watch covered recently?

Recent episodes include "‘Crystal Lake,’ ‘Carrie,’ and ‘The Lowdown’ S2E4" (30 October 2026, 84 minutes), "Where Are the Netflix Viewers Going? Plus, ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 Finale and ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2, Episode 3." (26 October 2026, 51 minutes), and "Zoe Kazan on Making ‘East of Eden’" (22 October 2026, 47 minutes).

How often does The Watch publish?

The Watch publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 69 minutes across more than 1,000 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The Watch?

Booking probability for The Watch is 40%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Watch requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Watch's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The Watch?

The strongest fits for The Watch are Artists, Writers & Performers. The Watch has a tv audience.

About the host

The Ringer hosts The Watch, a tv podcast with more than 1,000 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • The Watch

    ‘Crystal Lake,’ ‘Carrie,’ and ‘The Lowdown’ S2E4

    Oct 30, 20261h 24m

    Chris and Andy talk about the news that HBO is developing a limited series starring Sarah Snook based on Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’ (2:28). Then they discuss the Apple TV crime drama ‘Nocturne’ (19:53) and ‘The...

  • The Watch

    Where Are the Netflix Viewers Going? Plus, ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 Finale and ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2, Episode 3.

    Oct 26, 202651 min

    Chris and Andy talk about the Bloomberg report that revealed that Netflix subscribers are spending less time on the platform and the potential reasons for that shift (2:40). Later, they discuss the ‘Slow Horses’ Season...

  • The Watch

    Zoe Kazan on Making ‘East of Eden’

    Oct 22, 202647 min

    Chris is joined by ‘East of Eden’ creator Zoe Kazan to discuss her deep connection to the John Steinbeck epic, the process of adapting such a monumental text for the screen, why the Lee character was so important for...

  • The Watch

    Netflix Shakes It Up, ‘VisionQuest’ Series Premiere, and ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2

    Oct 19, 20261h 5m

    Chris and Andy talk about Netflix’s most recent round of layoffs and what the major shakeup means for the streaming titan (1:06). They also talk about the news that Antonio Banderas will be joining Nicolas Cage in ‘True...

  • The Watch

    ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ Trailer, ‘Slow Horses’ S6E5, and ‘East of Eden’ E5-7. Plus, ‘Girls’ Is Coming Back!

    Oct 15, 20261h 4m

    Chris and Andy talk about ‘The Land’ trailer (2:31), the news that HBO’s ‘Girls’ is coming back in the form of a five-episode limited run (13:15), and the ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ trailer (21:27). Later, they...

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  • The Watch

    ‘Lanterns’ Is One of Our Strongest Superhero Shows Ever. Plus, ‘Sicario 3’ and a New ‘Miami Vice’ Ending.

    Oct 5, 20261 hour

    Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Lanterns’ season finale and why it was a near-perfect season of superhero television (1:16). Later, Chris reacts to the announcement of ‘Sicario 3’ (31:43) and the new ‘Miami Vice’ ending...

  • The Watch

    ‘East of Eden’ Series Premiere, ‘Slow Horses’ S6E3, and Cindy Holland Leaves Paramount. Plus, Best TV of the Century Honorable Mentions.

    Oct 2, 20261h 10m

    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...

  • The Watch

    ‘Star Wars’ Announces Another Chapter of the Skywalker Saga. Plus, ‘Lioness’ Season 3 Finale With Van Lathan.

    Sep 28, 20261h 14m

    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...

  • The Watch

    Joanna Robinson On Netflix’s Increasing UK Presence, Sharon Horgan’s ‘Youth,’ and ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 2.

    Sep 25, 20261h 9m

    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...

  • The Watch

    ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 Is an Energetic Return to Form. Plus, Chuck Klosterman!

    Sep 17, 20261h 24m

    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...

  • The Watch

    ‘Widow’s Bay’ Sweeps the Emmys! Plus, ‘Lanterns’ Episode 5.

    Sep 15, 20261h 6m

    Chris and Andy talk about what worked (and what didn’t) from the Emmys broadcast (1:43). Then they react to the dominance of ‘Widow’s Bay,’ Rhea Seehorn’s surprising win, and more of the night’s biggest winners and...

  • The Watch

    Emmy Predictions, Netflix Is Adapting ‘Lonesome Dove,’ and ‘The Paper’ Season 2

    Sep 10, 20261h 19m

    Chris and Andy talk about Netflix’s announcement of a new ‘Lonesome Dove’ adaptation from ‘East of Eden’ showrunners Zoe Kazan and Jeb Stuart (2:05). Then they preview the Emmys by predicting which shows (and actors)...

  • The Watch

    The Fall TV We’re Most Excited For. Plus, ‘Lanterns’ E4 and ‘Lioness’ After Dark.

    Sep 7, 20261h 14m

    Chris and Andy talk briefly about some of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards that were handed out over the weekend and what they foreshadow for this coming weekend’s Emmy Awards (2:40). Then they preview some of the fall...

  • The Watch

    ‘The Gentlemen’ Season 2 Premiere and ‘Lanterns’ Episode 3. Plus, ‘East of Eden’ Trailer.

    Sep 4, 20261h 15m

    Chris and Andy talk about Tom Hardy’s return to ‘MobLand’ (and rap) (2:55), a Dungeons & Dragons live-action TV series from John August and Alfonso Cuarón in development at Netflix (11:19), and the ‘East of Eden’...

  • The Watch

    ‘Furious’ Season Finale With Star Emmy Rossum and Creator Liz Meriwether

    Aug 31, 20261h 14m

    Chris and Andy break down the finale of ‘Furious’ Season 1 and talk about why this show ended up being so successful (1:01). Then Andy is joined by star Emmy Rossum and series creator Liz Meriwether to talk about how...

  • The Watch

    Is ‘The Uprising’ a Secret Robin Hood Movie? Plus, ‘The Pitt’ Season 3 Trailer, an ‘Adults’ S2 Preview, and Late Summer Recommendations.

    Aug 27, 20261h 11m

    Chris and Andy talk about the bizarre marketing rollout of ‘The Uprising’ (1:43), the Season 3 teaser trailer for ‘The Pitt’ (11:57), and Kate Winslet teaming up with ‘Adolescence’ cocreator Jack Thorne for a new...

  • The Watch

    ‘Furious’ Penultimate Episode and ‘Lanterns’ E2. Plus, ‘Lioness’ S3E4 With Van Lathan.

    Aug 24, 20261h 6m

    Chris and Andy break down the penultimate episode of ‘Furious’ and the question unanswered as we head into the finale (1:16). Then they break down the second episode of ‘Lanterns’ and the ways it improved on the pilot...

  • The Watch

    Is ‘Sterling Point’ the Show of the Summer? Plus, ‘Tires’ Season 3.

    Aug 20, 202658 min

    Chris and Andy talk about ‘The Night Of’ creators Richard Price and Steven Zaillian reuniting for a Netflix limited series (6:24), the ‘Sons of Anarchy’ cast teaming back up for an FX meta-thriller that takes place...

  • The Watch

    The ‘X-Men’ Cast, ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Footage, and More D23 News. Plus, ‘Lanterns’ Series Premiere and ‘Furious’ Episode 6.

    Aug 17, 20261h 14m

    Chris and Andy talk about the official casting announcement of the upcoming ‘X-Men’ reboot (2:54), additional ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ footage (16:18), and more news from D23 (23:31). Later, they discuss the series premiere...

  • The Watch

    Is ‘Lanterns’ the End of Superhero TV? Plus, ‘Furious’ E5 and the ‘Lioness’ S3 Premiere.

    Aug 13, 20261h 19m

    Chris and Andy preview the forthcoming DCU show ‘Lanterns.’ They talk about the long road to getting the show made and how fewer and fewer superhero TV shows are actually making it to our screens (4:07). Along the way...

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