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Every week, The Ringer's Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan -- longtime friends and pop culture addicts -- break down the latest in TV, movies, and music.

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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). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Email us! thewatch@spotify.com Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guests: Konrad Kay and Mickey Down Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
(This episode was recorded before Netflix announced its decision to withdraw its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery) Chris and Andy talk about Paramount’s increased bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and the increasingly bleak developments surrounding the saga (3:32). Then they discuss Season 2, Episode 8 of ‘The Pitt’ (10:41). Later, Andy is joined by ‘Wonder Man’ co-creator Andrew Guest to discuss the origins of the recent MCU series, being brought in to re-write ‘Hawkeye,’ how they landed on Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, the show’s near cancellation, the current status of the ‘Community’ movie, and more (35:32). Drivers wanted. Learn more at http://vw.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Andrew Guest Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris and Andy talk about the Season 1 finale of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ and how much they enjoyed the ending (4:11). Then they discuss the fiery penultimate episode of ‘Industry’ Season 4 (29:47). Later, they close with The Watch: After Dark (01:07:11). Drivers wanted. Learn more at vw.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris and Andy talk about the new trailers for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ (7:07) and ‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 (12:56). Then they open up the mailbag to read through some listener questions and concerns about this latest season of ‘Industry’ as a whole (25:11). Later, they discuss Season 2, Episode 7 of ‘The Pitt’ (42:01). Drivers wanted. Learn more at http://vw.com Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Jamie Yukich and Donald LoBianco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris and Andy talk about Paramount’s latest takeover bid and the news that Warner Bros. Discovery may reopen acquisition talks (1:44). Then they discuss the penultimate episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ S1 and its use of flashback (5:51), before walking through the many revelations from ‘Industry’ Season 4, Episode 6 (25:07). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Jamie Yukich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris and Andy talk about the news this week that Apple has taken the production of ‘Severance’ in-house and what that means for future episodes of the show (8:27). Then they talk about the trailer for ‘Spider-Noir’ that was released this week (17:21), before breaking down Season 2, Episode 6 of ‘The Pitt’ (28:34). Later, they close with The Watch: After Dark (48:58). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Jamie Yukich, Donald LoBianco, and Sarah Reddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris and Andy talk about the most notable trailers from Super Bowl Sunday, including those for ‘The Adventures of Cliff Booth,’ ‘Disclosure Day,’ and ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ (3:17). Later, they react to ‘Industry’ Season 4, Episode 5 (26:28) before discussing why the most recent episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ was the best one yet (53:24). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Jamie Yukich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris and Andy talk about Disney’s new CEO (3:32) and a slew of new Apple TV show announcements, including ‘Lucky,’ starring Anya Taylor-Joy, and the TV adaptation of ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ (7:40). Then they discuss Season 2, Episode 5 of ‘The Pitt’ (29:08), before checking in on ‘Steal,’ the Prime Video crime thriller series starring Sophie Turner (51:45). Later, Chris reveals his thoughts after a recent ‘True Detective’ S2 rewatch (01:01:16). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Jamie Yukich, Donald LoBianco, and Sarah Reddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris and Andy talk about a handful of updates from HBO boss Casey Bloys on the current status of the network and what the immediate future looks like (6:30). Then they react to Jim Dycker’s downward spiral on the latest episode of ‘Industry’ and the many ghosts from seasons past that continue to haunt the show (19:43), before talking about the big reveal on ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 3 (51:56). Later, The Watch: After Dark (1:04:38). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! The Casey Bloys Deadline Interview Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Jamie Yukich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris and Andy talk about Marvel’s latest television offering, ‘Wonder Man,’ and why it’s the strongest MCU entry in years (6:56). Later, they discuss Season 2, Episode 4 of ‘The Pitt’ and whether this season could use more tension between its characters (29:49). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Jamie Yukich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris and Andy talk about ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,’ a new NBC comedy starring Tracy Morgan and Daniel Radcliffe from the people behind ‘30 Rock’ (4:42). Then they react to the second episode of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ (14:17) and ‘Industry’ Season 4, Episode 3 (27:14). Later, they discuss a couple of comic book runs they’ve been checking out lately (58:26). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Donald LoBianco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris and Andy talk about this year’s Oscar nominations (6:14) and why the Academy got it mostly right—especially with ‘Sentimental Value’ (11:21). Then they react to Matt Damon’s comments on how Netflix and other streamers want their talent to approach filmmaking for distracted viewers (36:16). Later, Andy makes the case for why you should be watching ‘Drops of God’ Season 2 on Apple TV (46:35), they discuss Season 2, Episode 3 of ‘The Pitt’ (53:32), and close with sports talk (01:05:36). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris and Andy talk about the series premiere of ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ and why it feels like a return to form for ‘Game of Thrones’ (2:12). Then they react to the news that Kathleen Kennedy stepped down as the president of Lucasfilm and what the change means for the future of ‘Star Wars’ (20:53). Later, they discuss ‘Industry’ Season 4, Episode 2 (45:29) and the Season 2 finale of ‘Landman’ (01:10:11). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Euphoria’ Season 3 trailer (5:43) and a particularly wild moment from the third-season premiere of ‘Tell Me Lies’ (13:47). Then they discuss the somewhat underwhelming returns of ‘Hijack’ (23:45) and ‘The Night Manager’ (33:15), before checking in with the series premiere of ‘Ponies,’ starring Emilia Clarke (42:04). Later, they discuss Season 2, Episode 2 of ‘The Pitt’ (53:50). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris and Andy talk about what they liked (and hated) about the Golden Globes awards ceremony (5:12). Then they react to the Season 4 premiere of ‘Industry’ and talk about why this season’s reboot is akin to ‘The Wire’ Season 2 (30:18). Later, they discuss the penultimate episode of ‘Landman’ Season 2 and why the show has officially jumped the shark (01:00:05). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris and Andy talk about the news that the Television Academy is rolling out the Legacy Award, a brand-new Emmy meant to spotlight long-running (snubbed) shows of years past (5:48). Then they react to Kate Winslet revealing that ‘Mare of Easttown’ Season 2 will go into production starting in 2027 (18:24). Later, they discuss the Season 2 premiere of ‘The Pitt’ (27:22) and their most anticipated shows of the year (50:57). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris and Andy talk about the end of ‘Stranger Things’ and whether the final season lived up to the hype (7:10). Then they discuss the exhilarating experience of  watching ‘Marty Supreme’ in the theater, Timothée Chalamet’s remarkable performance, and the expert use of cameos throughout the film (22:18). Later, they discuss the excellent close to ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 1 (38:26) and ‘Landman’ Season 2, Episode 8 (45:26). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris and Andy briefly talk about the ‘Pluribus’ Season 1 finale (1:02), before they’re joined by series creator Vince Gilligan and star Rhea Seehorn to unpack the episode (8:25). They discuss Carol and Zosia’s complicated relationship, how they tackled the measured rhythm of the story, the challenges Seehorn encountered in acting opposite the Others, writing the second season, and much more. Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of ‘The Watch’ and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guests: Vince Gilligan and Rhea Seehorn Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris and Andy talk about the final trailer for ‘Industry’ Season 4 (4:05) and the first trailer for Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey,’ (6:35) before remembering ‘The Wire’ star James Ransone (14:14). Then they open up the mailbag to answer listener questions on identifying the Peak TV era, the best shows of the century, what the television landscape is going to look like in 2026, their favorite book recs of the year, and much more (16:21). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Chris and Andy talk about all of the shows that are coming up in January, including ‘The Pitt’ Season 2 and the long-awaited second season of ‘The Night Manager’ (3:44). Then they talk about the penultimate episode of ‘Pluribus’ Season 1 and Carol's arc throughout this season (25:27) before recapping the latest episode of ‘Landman’ (38:36). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Video Production: Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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