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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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- 2 days ago1h 42m
‘It: Welcome to Derry’ Drops a Surprise Episode and Previewing the Winter TV Slate. Plus, Sharon Horgan on Creating and Starring in ‘Youth.’
Chris and Andy talk about “A Story of Derry,” a surprise Halloween episode of ‘It: Welcome to Derry,’ and why they think more shows should experiment with bonus drops . Along the way, they react to Curry Barker’s new short film and the news that NBC is developing a gender-swapped police procedural inspired by ‘The Great Gatsby’ . Then they preview a handful of upcoming shows, including ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins,’ ‘Black Doves,’ ‘Blade Runner 2099,’ and more . Later, Chris is joined by Sharon Horgan, creator and star of ‘Youth,’ to talk about the inception of the series, centering London as a character, why she writes likable yet flawed characters, and so much more . Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Follow us on IG and TikTok! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Sharon Horgan Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 6 days ago1h 23m
‘Crystal Lake,’ ‘Carrie,’ and ‘The Lowdown’ S2E4
Chris and Andy talk about the news that HBO is developing a limited series starring Sarah Snook based on Alfred Hitchcock’s ‘The Birds’ . Then they discuss the Apple TV crime drama ‘Nocturne’ and ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2, Episode 4 . Later, Chris is joined by Joanna Robinson to remember Patrick Stewart before breaking down a couple of recent horror releases in ‘Carrie’ and ‘Crystal Lake’ . Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Follow us on IG and TikTok! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Joanna Robinson Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Studio Production: Trevor Rabone and Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago51 min
Where Are the Netflix Viewers Going? Plus, ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 Finale and ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2, Episode 3.
Chris and Andy talk about the Bloomberg report that revealed that Netflix subscribers are spending less time on the platform and the potential reasons for that shift . Later, they discuss the ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 finale and ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2, Episode 3 . Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Follow us on IG and TikTok! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Studio Production: Trevor Rabone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago47 min
Zoe Kazan on Making ‘East of Eden’
Chris is joined by ‘East of Eden’ creator Zoe Kazan to discuss her deep connection to the John Steinbeck epic, the process of adapting such a monumental text for the screen, why the Lee character was so important for them to get right, how they landed on the stunning look of the show, what drew her to ‘Lonesome Dove,’ and much more . Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Follow us on IG and TikTok! Host: Chris Ryan Guest: Zoe Kazan Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Studio Production: Remy Hernandez Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 5m
Netflix Shakes It Up, ‘VisionQuest’ Series Premiere, and ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2
Chris and Andy talk about Netflix’s most recent round of layoffs and what the major shakeup means for the streaming titan . They also talk about the news that Antonio Banderas will be joining Nicolas Cage in ‘True Detective’ Season 5 and Hulu's series order of Ryan Coogler’s ‘X-Files’ reboot . Later, they discuss the first two episodes of ‘The Lowdown’ Season 2 and the ‘VisionQuest’ series premiere . Finally, The Watch: After Dark . Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Follow us on IG and TikTok! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Studio Production: Remy Hernandez The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit https://fanduel.com/playwithaplan to learn more about the resources and helplines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago1h 3m
‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ Trailer, ‘Slow Horses’ S6E5, and ‘East of Eden’ E5-7. Plus, ‘Girls’ Is Coming Back!
Chris and Andy talk about ‘The Land’ trailer , the news that HBO’s ‘Girls’ is coming back in the form of a five-episode limited run , and the ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ trailer . Later, they discuss ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 5 and the last three episodes of ‘East of Eden’ . Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Follow us on IG and TikTok! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Studio Production: Mike Wargon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago1h 21m
‘East of Eden’ E1-4, ‘Slow Horses’ S6E4, and ‘The Altruists’ Trailer
Chris and Andy talk about the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger officially closing and what’s next for the two iconic studios that are now under the Skydance umbrella . Then they react to the trailer for ‘The Altruists,’ a Netflix limited series detailing the rise and fall of FTX, starring Julia Garner . Along the way, they discuss how an episode sequencing decision changed the ‘Lanterns’ story . Later, they break down the first four episodes of ‘East of Eden’ and ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 4 . Finally, The Watch: After Dark . Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Follow us on IG and TikTok! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Studio Production: Sarah Reddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Oct 5, 20261h 0m
‘Lanterns’ Is One of Our Strongest Superhero Shows Ever. Plus, ‘Sicario 3’ and a New ‘Miami Vice’ Ending.
Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Lanterns’ season finale and why it was a near-perfect season of superhero television . Later, Chris reacts to the announcement of ‘Sicario 3’ and the new ‘Miami Vice’ ending from director Michael Mann’s final cut before opening up the mailbag to answer a couple of listener questions . Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Follow us on IG and TikTok! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Studio Production: Jacob Cornett Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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