The Watch

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‘Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen’ Creator Explains Everything You Want to Know About Her Netflix Hit. Plus, ‘The Pitt’ S2E13 and Prime-Time TV Grids With Joanna Robinson. Apr 03, 2026

Show notes

Chris is first joined by Joanna Robinson to discuss ‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 13 and react to the news that Supriya Ganesh, who plays Dr. Mohan, is leaving the show (1:49). Then they look around at the current landscape of TV and create their own prime-time TV grids (35:01). Later, Chris is joined by ‘Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen’ series creator Haley Z. Boston to talk about the finale, how she constructs long-form horror, Nicky and Rachel’s endgame, her reaction to reaching no. 1 on Netflix, and more (01:02:15).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Haley Z. Boston and Joanna Robinson

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Additional Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett and Jamie Yukich

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‘Paradise’ Season 2 Finale With Mina Kimes. Plus, ‘Euphoria’ S3 Trailer, ‘Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen,' and 'Project Hail Mary' Mar 30, 2026

Show notes

Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Euphoria’ S3 trailer (1:07) and ‘The White Lotus’ S4 cast additions of Heather Graham and Rosie Perez (5:42). Next, they talk about the first episode of Netflix’s ‘Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen’ and why it is an excellent example of longform horror (10:14), before Andy shares his thoughts on ‘Project Hail Mary’ (27:40). Later, they are joined by Mina Kimes to unpack the ‘Paradise’ Season 2 finale, why she loves the show, what else she’s been watching recently, and her take on the Eagles heading into next season (42:00).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Mina Kimes

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy

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Patrick J. Adams on the Making of ‘The Madison.’ Plus, ‘The Pitt’ S2E12 and a TV News Roundup. Mar 27, 2026

Show notes

Chris and Andy talk about the trailer for HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ TV adaptation (1:25), Mahershala Ali joining the cast of ‘Task’ for Season 2 (7:25), Stephen Colbert penning the script for a new ‘Lord of the Rings’ (10:49), and ‘The X-Files’ reboot finding its co-lead in Himesh Patel (16:44). Then they discuss ‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 12 (18:51) and ‘Top Chef’ Season 23, Episode 3 (41:00). Later, they are joined by ‘The Madison’ star Patrick J. Adams to talk about his experience working on the Taylor Sheridan project, acting alongside Michelle Pfeiffer and Dustin Hoffman, what he’s watching, and more (48:33).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Patrick J. Adams

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy

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‘Project Hail Mary,’ ‘Marshals,’ ‘Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat,’ and ‘SNL UK.’ Plus, ‘Paradise’ S2E7. Mar 24, 2026

Show notes

Chris and Andy talk about what the early success of ‘Project Hail Mary’ means for big-spectacle movies in theaters (4:01). Then they check in with a handful of shows across the TV landscape, including ‘Marshals’ (20:37), ‘American Classic’ (28:57), ‘Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat’ (36:04), and ‘SNL UK’ (45:31). Later, they discuss ‘Paradise’ Season 2, Episode 7 (54:13).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Additional Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett

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‘Dune: Part Three’ and ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Trailers, ‘The Pitt’ S2E11, and ‘The Madison’ Series Premiere. Plus, ‘Top Chef’ Season 23, Episode 2. Mar 20, 2026

Show notes

Chris and Andy talk about the exciting trailers for ‘Dune: Part Three’ (6:44) and ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ (15:10) before reacting to the ongoing story behind the now-canceled ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ reboot (27:25). Then they break down ‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 11 and the much-discussed ICE story line (39:59). Later, they recap the three-episode series premiere of ‘The Madison,’ Taylor Sheridan’s new show starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell (0:00), and quickly check in on ‘Top Chef’ (0:00).

‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ on Netflix March 20.

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy

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One Award After Another: Oscars Recap. Plus, ‘Paradise’ Season 2, Episodes 4-6. Mar 16, 2026

Show notes

Chris and Andy talk about the Oscars broadcast, the shared dominance of ‘One Battle After Another’ and ‘Sinners,’ and why this year's crop of films was so exciting (2:41). Later, they discuss ‘Paradise’ Season 2, Episodes 4-6 (52:30).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Additional Video Supervision: Jamie Yukich

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‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episodes 9 and 10, Checking In on ‘Paradise’ S2, and Kate Winslet Is the Next ‘LOTR’ Lead. Plus, Wrapping Up the ‘Industry’ Mailbag. Mar 13, 2026

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Chris and Andy talk about Tommy Lee Jones joining the cast of ‘The Lowdown’ for Season 2 (9:39), ‘Better Call Saul’ cocreator Peter Gould’s new show with FX (11:30), and Kate Winslet as the lead of the next ‘Lord of the Rings’ film (15:04). Then they discuss ‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episodes 9 and 10 and whether or not this season might be Dr. Robby’s last (22:54). Later, they check in on ‘Paradise’ Season 2 (49:36), before revisiting their ‘Industry’ mailbag (59:37).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy

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How the Warner Bros. Sale Changes Television. Plus, ‘DTF St. Louis’ and ‘Rooster’ Strike Out. Mar 09, 2026

Show notes

Chris and Andy talk about what the immediate and long-term impacts of Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. will have on the television landscape (4:39). Then they discuss ‘DTF St. Louis’ (38:45), ‘Rooster,’ (01:01:02), and why the pair of the new HBO shows ultimately don’t work. Later, they close by raving about the excellent return of ‘Top Chef’ for Season 23 (01:09:14) and The Watch: After Dark (01:18:00).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy and Jamie Yukich

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Jason Mantzoukas and Mallory Rubin on ‘Shoresy’ Season 5. Plus, ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ S2 Casting News, and a ‘Game of Thrones’ Film. Mar 05, 2026

Show notes

Chris is joined by Jason Mantzoukas and Mallory Rubin to talk about the Season 2 casting news for ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ (2:25) and that ‘Andor’ writer Beau Willimon is taking on a ‘Game of Thrones’ movie (8:46). Then, they discuss the fifth season of ‘Shoresy’ and what makes the show so special (22:01).

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Host: Chris Ryan

Guest: Jason Mantzoukas and Mallory Rubin

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Additional Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett

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‘Industry’ Season 4 Finale With Creators Konrad Kay and Mickey Down Mar 02, 2026

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Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Industry’ Season 4 finale and how it sets up the final season (1:23). Then they are joined by series creators Konrad Kay and Mickey Down to discuss Yas’s dark heel turn, Harper’s soft evolution, the espionage thriller elements of the season, whether or not it’s a sentimental show, and so much more (31:12).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guests: Konrad Kay and Mickey Down

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy

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