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‘The Pitt’ E12 Reaches New Heights and ‘Adolescence’ Is The Best Show of the Year | The Watch Mar 21, 2025

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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

Video Production: Chris Thomas

Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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‘Adolescence’ May Be the Best Show of the Year. Plus, ‘White Lotus’ S3E5 and ‘Severance’ S2E9. Mar 17, 2025

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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 of ‘Severance’ Season 2 (44:47).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Senior Producer: Kaya McMullen

Video Production: Chris Thomas

Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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Despite Everything, ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Works. Plus, ‘Everybody’s Live With John Mulaney,’ ‘The Pitt’ E11, and the ‘Top Chef: Canada’ Premiere. Mar 14, 2025

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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) and the premiere of ‘Top Chef: Canada’ (1:08:33).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Senior Producer: Kaya McMullen

Video Production: Chris Thomas

Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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Danny McBride on the Premiere of ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ S4. Plus, ‘The White Lotus’ E4 and ‘Severance’ E8. Mar 10, 2025

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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 Righteous Gemstones’ Season 4 and how that celebrity cameo came to be (1:04:24).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Danny McBride

Senior Producer: Kaya McMullen

Video Production: Chris Thomas

Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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The Case for Watching ‘Paradise’ E7. Plus, ‘The Pitt’ E10 and Remembering Gene Hackman Mar 07, 2025

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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 feel deeply attached to every character (46:14).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Senior Producer: Kaya McMullen

Video Production: Chris Thomas

Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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Oscars Recap, ‘White Lotus’ S3E3, and ‘Severance’ S2E7 Mar 03, 2025

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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 episode was a masterclass in directing for TV (44:24).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Senior Producer: Kaya McMullen

Video Production: Chris Thomas

Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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Jason Mantzoukas on ‘Shoresy’ Season 4 and ‘SAS: Rogue Heroes.’ Plus, Richard Price on Writing ‘Lazarus Man.’ Feb 28, 2025

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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 joined by famed author and screenwriter Richard Price to talk about his newest novel, ‘Lazarus Man’ (1:01:45).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guests: Jason Mantzoukas and Richard Price

Senior Producer: Kaya McMullen

Video Production: Chris Thomas

Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez

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‘The White Lotus’ S3E2, ‘Severance’ S2E6, and ‘Zero Day’ Feb 24, 2025

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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, and Connie Britton, ‘Zero Day’ is a major miss (48:12).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Senior Producer: Kaya McMullen

Video Production: Chris Thomas and Stefano Sanchez

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It’s Time to Check Back into ‘The White Lotus’ Feb 17, 2025

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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

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Drafting Our Favorite ‘SNL’ Performers. Plus, the State of HBO. Feb 13, 2025

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Chris and Andy talk about what’s coming on HBO in the next few years, including ‘True Detective’ Season 5 and the ‘Game of Thrones’ spinoff ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ (1:00). Then, in honor of this weekend’s ‘SNL50’ special, they talk about their relationship to and the legacy of ‘Saturday Night Live’ (13:02) before drafting some of their favorite performers from the show, like Chris Farley, Tracy Morgan, and Kate McKinnon (28:26).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Senior Producer: Kaya McMullen

Video Production: Chris Thomas and Stefano Sanchez

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