The Watch

Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for the James Gunn ‘Superman’ movie that was released this week (1:00), and an article published in Vulture about how Disney was finally able to make its streaming service profitable (24:41). Then, they talk about the latest episode of ‘Landman’ (29:26) before discussing episodes 4 and 5 of ‘The Agency,’ a show that started off rocky but is now starting to find its groove (45:18). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about some of their runners-up for best TV episode of the year (1:00), and why they ultimately chose 'Shogun' Episode 9, "Crimson Sky," as the winner (26:06). Then, they are joined by show creators Justin Marks and Rachel Kondo, writer Caillin Puente, and lead actress Anna Sawai to talk about how making this episode was less about planning and more about immersing themselves in the story as they made the season (34:37) and how this episode became a showcase for Mariko's quiet power (56:14). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guests: Rachel Kondo, Caillin Puente, Anna Sawai, and Justin Marks Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Chris and Andy reflect on the state of television in 2024, and how it feels like a transitional period for the industry right now between strike delays and no big tentpole shows (6:24). Then, they rank their top 10 shows of the year, including favorites like '3 Body Problem,' 'Black Doves,' 'English Teacher,' and more (34:23). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about some movie and TV news from the week, including Jeremy Allen White being cast as Jabba the Hutt's son in ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ movie (1:00) and the ‘Friday Night Lights’ reboot officially finding a home at Peacock (14:47). Then they talk about the back half of ‘Say Nothing’ and how beyond the show being about historical events, it’s about guilt, regret, and purpose (26:40). Finally, Chris is joined by Adam Brody to talk about the breakout success of ‘Nobody Wants This’ and what could be in store for the second season (1:00:46). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Adam Brody Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ringer TV YouTube channel is here! And to celebrate, we're bringing the 'Watch' and 'Prestige TV' crews together. Chris Ryan, Joanna Robinson, and Rob Mahoney come bearing gifts: a holiday binge guide to get you through the season! Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of 'The Prestige TV Podcast' and 'The Watch' and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about some of the major takeaways from the Golden Globe nominations that were announced today, including ‘Squid Game’ Season 2 getting nominated for Best Drama despite not being released yet (1:00). Then they talk about the latest episodes from the three big Taylor Sheridan shows airing on Sunday nights right now—‘Yellowstone’ (28:02), ‘Lioness’ (40:04), and ‘Landman’ (48:56)—and Sheridan himself making a cameo on two of those shows. Finally, they cover the latest episode of ‘The Agency’ and discuss whether there has been a drop-off in quality between the second and third episodes (1:03:21). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy get into the songs and artists that ended up on their Spotify Wrapped and their feelings about the past year in music (1:00). Then they discuss ‘Black Doves,’ the new spy thriller series on Netflix, and how the show balances sentiment with exciting action pieces (12:24). Finally, they talk about the first episode of ‘Skeleton Crew’ and how the show leans on a story trope that seems to be a favorite of the ‘Star Wars’ series of late: lone wolf and cub (29:49). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about the bounty of spy TV shows that are airing right now. They cover the new Showtime thriller series ‘The Agency,’ which is based on the French series ‘Le Bureau des Légendes’ (1:00), and how they hope the show is able to go on for multiple seasons and develop like the original did (26:03). They also talk about the first episode of ‘Get Millie Black,’ a Netflix cop drama set in Jamaica (45:21). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy open up the mailbag to answer questions about the TV industry. They discuss if there's room left for TV innovation in this era of purse-tightening throughout the industry (5:46), what their media diets would look like if they weren't covering TV and movies professionally (25:21), and shows that they have loved that were panned by critics (36:26). Then, Chris talks about his new favorite Sunday night tv lineup: 'Special Ops: Lioness,' 'Landman,' and 'Yellowstone' (44:00). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Comcast will be spinning off several of its cable channels, including USA and Syfy, into a separate company (1:00). Then they discuss the trailers released this week for ‘The Studio’ from Apple TV (16:44) and ‘The Pitt,’ a new ‘ER’-esque show from Max (19:57). Finally, they break down the first two episodes of ‘Landman’: the newest show from the Taylor Sheridan–verse, which despite some wonky writing, still shines (28:22). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy is joined by Sean Fennessey to talk about the first few episodes of ‘Say Nothing’ and how the show works because it lives in a moral gray area (1:00). Then they briefly discuss the finale of ‘Disclaimer’ and why the series might have worked better as a film (31:56) before talking about the first episode of ‘Dune: Prophecy’ and why this prequel series is not working so far (42:43). Host: Andy Greenwald Guest: Sean Fennessey Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris talks about the news that 'X-Men' director Simon Kinberg has been tapped to write and produce a new ‘Star Wars’ trilogy and questions whether or not this project will ever come to fruition, or just join the other ‘Star Wars’ projects that Disney announced and subsequently canned (1:00). He is then joined by author Patrick Radden Keefe to talk about adapting his book 'Say Nothing,' which delves into the troubles in Northern Ireland, as a series for FX (16:36) and the challenges that come with translating such a dense historical time period to the screen (29:05). Host: Chris Ryan Guest: Patrick Radden Keefe Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about some of the TV they've been consuming while in London, including Jamie Oliver's cooking show (1:00). Then they discuss the new 'Day of the Jackal' series, a remake of the 1973 film, and why it ends up just feeling like filler for Peacock (9:53). Finally, they talk about the most recent few episodes of 'Disclaimer' and why the show ultimately did not work, even though it has the star power of Alfonso Cuarón and Cate Blanchett behind it (33:11). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is joined by Joanna Robinson to talk about ‘Say Nothing’ getting released all at once on Hulu and where that leaves us in the binge vs. week-to-week war (1:05), the sixth and final season of ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ (17:07), and some of her favorite U.K. TV at the moment, including ‘Rivals’ (24:09). Then, Chris is joined by Van Lathan to talk about their shared passion for ‘Special Ops: Lioness’ and why the show has leveled up in it’s second season (32:50). Host: Chris Ryan Guests: Joanna Robinson and Van Lathan Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about a new feature that Netflix is rolling out called “Moments” that allows users to capture and share scenes from their favorite shows in an effort to boost fan-driven marketing (1:00). Then they discuss the news that Peacock lost more than $400 million last quarter despite its popular Olympics coverage and what that means for the streamer and its parent company, Comcast (25:43). Finally, in honor of the upcoming election, they talk about some of their favorite TV presidents, including Jed Bartlet on ‘The West Wing’ and Laura Roslin on ‘Battlestar Galactica’ (41:00). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about some TV news, including the announcement of the ‘Beef’ Season 2 cast (1:00) and the release of the trailer for the new Michael Schur show, ‘A Man on the Inside’ (10:05). Then they discuss the first two episodes of ‘Special Ops: Lioness’ Season 2 and whether the show is just "military porn" or something more interesting (14:11). Finally, in honor of Halloween week, they talk about some of their favorite terror TV shows, including ‘Teacup’ and ‘Channel Zero,’ and why horror TV is so hard to make (38:21). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Burgeoning Independent TV Industry. Plus, the ‘Severance’ S2 Trailer Is Finally Here! Chris and Andy talk about the trailers for ‘Severance’ Season 2 (0:00) and ‘Say Nothing,’ which were released this week (1:00). Then they talk about two recent independently made shows—‘Penelope’ from Mark Duplass and ‘Shatter Belt’ from James Ward Byrkit (21:08)—and how this burgeoning independent TV industry compares to the independent movie scene of the ’90s (37:40). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about some of their weekend watches (1:00) and revisiting ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ and not remembering how enmeshed the movie was in greater Marvel lore (11:53). Then they talk about the most recent episodes of ‘Disclaimer,’ and how the show seems specifically tailored to fit a vision that Apple has for its streaming service (21:38), and ‘The Rivals,’ a new raunchy British comedy on Disney+ (34:56). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about ‘Rebel Ridge,’ a movie that was released recently on Netflix that they both enjoyed (1:00), and ‘Disclaimer,’ the new Apple TV+ series from acclaimed director Alfonso Cuarón and starring Cate Blanchett (18:07). Then they are joined by Timothy Simons to talk about his role on ‘Nobody Wants This’ (36:15) and the benefits of making such an L.A.-centered show (49:17). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Timothy Simons Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy hit on some news from the week including the trailer for the Bob Dylan biopic 'A Complete Unknown' and Christopher Nolan eyeing Matt Damon to star in his next movie (1:00). Then they talk about the season finale of 'Slow Horses' and why they felt more lukewarm on this season compared to past ones (12:23), before talking about the premiere of the latest Armando Iannucci comedy 'The Franchise' and how it may have worked better as a workplace drama (33:03). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices