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Breaking Down the Season Premiere of ‘Watchmen’ | The Watch Oct 22, 2019

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Damon Lindelof’s newest show, ‘Watchmen,’ started off with a bang and we feel like we’re in good hands (0:43). We take a deeper look at the texts the show seems to be drawing from (17:34) and the importance of the musical ‘Oklahoma!’ in the first episode (41:14).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guests: Andy Greenwald and Juliet Litman

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‘Looking for Alaska,’ Adaptation in the Post-Movies Age, and the Apple Content Slate | The Watch Oct 17, 2019

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We preview Hulu’s upcoming original series ‘Looking for Alaska’—the first TV adaptation of a John Green novel (0:54). Then we talk about how ‘Looking for Alaska’ and HBO’s ‘Watchmen’ are two prime examples of content that would’ve been made into a movie in a previous decade but are now being serialized as TV (15:30), before running down the list of Apple streaming shows set to release soon (22:50).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

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The ‘Succession’ Finale and a Farewell to the ‘Breaking Bad’ Universe | The Watch Oct 14, 2019

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Andy calls in to talk about the finale of ‘Succession’ as well as the second season as a whole (0:40). Then they dive into ‘El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie’ and the continuation of the Jesse Pinkman story line (21:30). Finally, your number one boys dissect the 'Succession' finale (39:00).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guest: Andy Greenwald

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Does ‘El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie’ Live Up to Its Predecessors and Marketing? | The Watch Oct 11, 2019

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‘El Camino’ is the heavily marketed movie follow-up to ‘Breaking Bad’—can that proposition ever live up creatively to the titanic achievements of the original AMC series? We share our reactions to the film, Aaron Paul’s continuation of the iconic Jesse Pinkman character, and the balance of fan service and creative ambition in the era of the commercialized Thursday-night Netflix release.

Host: Chris Ryan

Guest: Sean Fennessey

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A Cultural Roundup and Breaking Down ‘Succession’ Season 2, Episode 9 | The Watch Oct 07, 2019

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Andy is back in the studio to catch up on all things entertainment, including ‘Joker.’ Martin Scorsese’s recent comments about superhero movies, the return of ‘Mr. Robot,' and the state of modern TV and consumerism (0:40) before your number one boys break down Season 2, Episode 9 of ‘Succession’ (47:30).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guest: Andy Greenwald, Jason Concepcion

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It’s Not Too Late to Get Into ‘Peaky Blinders’ | The Watch Oct 04, 2019

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Season 5 of ‘Peaky Blinders’ premieres on Netflix tomorrow, but it’s not too late to get into the show (2:00). We talk about the surprisingly stacked cast (9:36), our favorite characters on the show (27:05), and what else we’re watching on TV right now (29:58).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guest: Juliet Litman

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The Shelf Life of Beloved TV Shows and Breaking Down 'Succession' S2E8 | The Watch Sep 30, 2019

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In just over a week, ‘El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie’ will extend the ‘Breaking Bad’ universe, so we revisit some of our favorite episodes and moments from the show (1:51). ‘Stranger Things’ is leaving Hawkins for Season 4 (6:14) and ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ feels like it could go on forever (14:23). Plus, breaking down ‘Succession’ S2E8, “Dundee” (21:42).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guests: Andrew Gruttadaro and Jason Concepcion

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The Marvelfication of ‘Star Wars’ and the Premiere of ‘Survivor’ Season 39 | The Watch Sep 27, 2019

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Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige is being tapped to develop a new ‘Star Wars’ movie for Disney, and we discuss what this could mean for the franchise (4:16). Andy gives some lukewarm takes on the latest episode of ‘Succession' (12:50). Plus, we break down the season premiere of ‘Survivor’ (17:54).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guests: Andy Greenwald and Riley McAtee

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The 2019 Post-Emmys Report, a Conversation With Gerri From ‘Succession,' and Breaking Down ‘Succession’ S2E7 | The Watch Sep 23, 2019

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After the lowest number of viewers in history, the Emmys are suffering from an importance problem (1:42). J. Smith-Cameron, who plays Gerri on ‘Succession,’ joins the show to talk about her character’s unique role within the family (22:23) and and the differences between Season 1 and Season 2 (35:23). Plus, breaking down S2E7 of ‘Succession,’ “Return” (40:29).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guests: Andy Greenwald, J. Smith-Cameron, and Jason Concepcion

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NBC Enters the Streaming Wars and September Television Stays Winning | The Watch Sep 19, 2019

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NBC launched its streaming service Peacock this week, and its backlog of shows like ‘The Office’ and ‘30 Rock’ make it an instant contender (1:00). September continues to be a very good month for television, with shows like ‘Top Boy’ (7:30) and Ken Burns’s newest documentary ‘Country Music’ (27:37). Plus, we have to talk about this week’s episode of ‘Righteous Gemstones’ (43:09).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guests: Donnie Kwak and Jason Gallagher

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