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Previewing ‘Stranger Things’ Season 3 With Mallory Rubin | The Watch Jul 01, 2019

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With Season 3 set to premiere on July 4, we turn our clocks back to the '80s to revisit the lives of Mike, Dustin, Lucas, and Will. We discuss why this show succeeds, its reliance on pop culture references, Season 2’s attempt to address its greater mythology (3:24), and what we’re most excited for in Season 3 (22:37).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guest: Mallory Rubin

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A Grab Bag of TV News, Summer Reading Recommendations, and Episodes 3 and 4 of ‘Dark’ Season 2 | The Watch Jun 28, 2019

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With ‘Years and Years’ airing and ‘Station 11’ set to begin production, are we ready for apocalyptic television (2:53)? Our reading recommendations for the summer (12:46) and what streaming will look like once ‘The Office’ leaves Netflix (22:50). Plus: breaking down Episodes 3 and 4 of ‘Dark’ Season 2 (27:50).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guests: Jason Concepcion and Jason Gallagher

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Our Mid-2019 TV Superlatives, Plus: ‘Dark’ Season 2 | The Watch Jun 24, 2019

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Andy stops by to announce some casting news for ‘Briarpatch’ (0:28). Then, our mid-2019 TV superlatives, including favorite sit-com, best pair of performances, and our favorite thing on TV so far this year (5:26). Plus, breaking down the first two episodes of ‘Dark’ Season 2 (27:03).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guests: Andy Greenwald, Alison Herman, and Jason Gallagher

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Our Updated TV Programming Blocks, Plus: An Interview With Britt Daniel of Spoon | The Watch Jun 21, 2019

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Streaming sites like Netflix and HBO have begun to cherry-pick what ratings they release (1:16). We build our perfect night of TV, which includes shows like ‘Bless This Mess,’ ‘Los Espookys,’ and ‘Gourmet Makes’ videos (13:33). Plus, an interview with Spoon’s Britt Daniel about the band’s new greatest hits album (38:17).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guests: Alison Herman and Britt Daniel

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‘Too Old to Die Young,’ ‘Euphoria,’ and a Check-in With Andy | The Watch Jun 18, 2019

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Andy calls in from New Mexico to give an update on ‘Briarpatch’ and brings a special guest with him (2:51). If you’re ready to devote 13 hours of your life to watch ‘Too Old to Die Young,’ you might be rewarded (9:27). HBO’s new teen drama ‘Euphoria’ has just enough in it to keep us compelled (40:40). Plus: ‘Big Little Lies,’ S2E2 (32:59).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guests: Andy Greenwald, Adam Nayman, and Micah Peters

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We’re Not Ready to Stop Talking About ‘Fleabag,’ Plus: The Wild West of Streaming Television | The Watch Jun 14, 2019

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The Atlantic’s David Sims joins the show to talk about what streaming television could look like once major corporate-media powerhouses start to get in the game (3:36). We’re not quite ready to stop talking about ‘Fleabag’ Season 2 (26:20). Plus, ‘The Society’ is your new Netflix guilty-pleasure watch (54:20).

Read David’s article in The Atlantic here.

Host: Chris Ryan

Guests: David Sims, Sean Fennessey, and Kaya McMullen

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The ‘Big Little Lies’ Season 2 Premiere and the Debacle That Was ‘Dark Phoenix’ | The Watch Jun 10, 2019

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‘Big Little Lies’ is back for Season 2 (0:34). Meryl Streep seems to be just what the show needed (6:12), and we check in with the rest of the Monterey Five (14:01). Plus: How did Fox get ‘Dark Phoenix’ so wrong (25:00)?

Host: Chris Ryan

Guest: Amanda Dobbins and Jason Concepcion

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Breaking Down Each Episode of ‘Black Mirror’ Season 5 With Creators Annabel Jones and Charlie Brooker | The Watch Jun 07, 2019

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Chris is joined by ‘Black Mirror’ creators Annabel Jones and Charlie Brooker to talk about some of the challenges of creating the anthology series (2:34). Then they break down each episode from Season 5: “Striking Viper” (20:50), “Smithereens” (33:46), and “Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too” (48:38).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guests: Charlie Brooker and Annabel Jones

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‘Deadwood: The Movie’ and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge | The Watch Jun 03, 2019

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‘Deadwood: The Movie’ made us nostalgic for ‘Deadwood’ the show (0:35) and failed to capture the magic of those first three seasons (16:04). Plus, an on-the-ground report from opening day of Disney’s new exhibit, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (30:18).

Host: Chris Ryan

Guests: Alison Herman and Jason Gallagher

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Second-Season Genius From ‘Barry’ and ‘Fleabag’ | The Watch May 31, 2019

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Andy gives a ‘Briarpatch’ update as the show wraps up writing and gets ready to move into production (5:13). The second season of ‘Barry’ toed the line between comedy and darkness brilliantly (22:14), and ‘Fleabag’ Season 2 will likely be the most impressive show you see on TV this year (33:55).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

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