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The Ringer

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.

The Watch

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Adam Driver and Steven Soderbergh pitched a Kylo Ren ‘Star Wars’ standalone movie that Disney passed on (5:17), before checking in on ‘Slow Horses,’ (9:21) ‘The Lowdown,’ (26:38) and ‘The Chair Company’ (40:22). Later, Chris is joined by ‘Black Rabbit’ series creators Zach Baylin and Kate Susman to discuss how they balanced the dueling tones of the show, working with Jason Bateman and Jude Law, why it was important to make it feel so authentic to New York City, and more (51:48).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guests: Zach Baylin and Kate Susman

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Video Producer: Jon Jones
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Catching Up on ‘Slow Horses,’ ‘The Lowdown,’ and ‘The Chair Company.’ Plus, the ‘Black Rabbit’ Creators!

Chris and Andy talk about the season finale of ‘Task,’ discussing why the ending was so satisfying, the constantly evolving nature of the show, and whether they want more of the HBO crime drama (1:00). Later, they’re joined by series creator Brad Ingelsby to discuss what inspired him to make the show, its significant religious through line, Mark Ruffalo’s finale monologue, the chances of a second season, and much more (27:42).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guest: Brad Ingelsby

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Video Producers: Jon Jones

Additional Video Supervision: Michael Delgado
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Creator Brad Ingelsby on the ‘Task’ Finale

Chris is joined by Mallory Rubin to talk about the trailer for the upcoming 'Game of Thrones' series ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ and why she’s so excited for the ‘Task’ finale (3:04). Later, he’s joined by frontman Doug Dulgarian of indie rock band They Are Gutting a Body of Water to talk about their brand-new album, ‘LOTTO’; what makes it so distinctively Philly; the stories behind some of Chris’s favorite tracks; and more (39:15).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan

Guests: Mallory Rubin and Doug Dulgarian

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Video Producers: Jon Jones

Additional Video Supervision: Michael Delgado
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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Hype With Mallory Rubin. Plus, Doug Dulgarian of They Are Gutting a Body of Water.

Chris and Andy talk about the penultimate episode of ‘Task,’ discussing why it’s the best episode of the series to date, the tragic fates of many of its characters, Fabien Frankel’s standout performance, and what’s left ahead of the finale (1:00).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Video Producer: Jon Jones
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‘Task’ Episode 6 Recap

Chris and Andy talk about the modern-day hype cycles around film releases and why it feels like television drops don’t get that same level of attention in the wake of more ‘Heat 2’ news (5:38). Then, they make the case for why ‘The Lowdown’ is one of the best shows of the year and what they've been asking for from this era of auteur-driven television (27:51). Finally, they talk about Netflix’s ‘House of Guinness,’ from creator Steven Knight, and why, even though Knight is aiming high, the show misses the mark (43:55).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Video Producer: Jon Jones
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‘The Lowdown’ Is That Show. Plus, ‘Heat 2’ Hype Meter and ‘House of Guinness.’

Chris and Andy talk about the fifth episode of ‘Task,’ discussing Tom and Robbie finally crossing paths, the impressive performances from actors on the periphery, and the loose threads the show still has to tie up in these final two episodes (1:05).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Video Producer: Jon Jones
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‘Task’ Is Barreling Toward the End

Chris and Andy talk about the second episode of ‘Slow Horses’ Season 5 and whether or not Jackson Lamb’s lack of character progression is holding back the show (4:14). Then, they react to the most recent trailers for ‘Landman’ S2 and ‘Jay Kelly’ (15:35). Along the way, they discuss TV executive Peter Friedlander’s arrival at Amazon MGM Studios, what it means for Prime Video’s future offerings, and the overall state of streaming programming (24:14). Later, they check in on what books they’ve been reading and reveal their travel content preferences ahead of Andy’s upcoming trip to London (43:25).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Video Producer: Jon Jones
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How Much Higher Can ‘Slow Horses’ Climb? Plus, ‘Landman’ S2 and ‘Jay Kelly’ Trailers.

Chris and Andy talk about seeing Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ and the surprisingly prophetic nature of its story (3:25). Then, they break down the fourth episode of ‘Task’ (17:39), before they’re joined by stars Mark Ruffalo and Tom Pelphrey, creator Brad Ingelsby, and director Salli Richardson-Whitfield for a live event at Vidiots to discuss how they went about portraying Philly culture, the inevitable collision of Robbie's and Tom’s story lines, creating the visual palette for the show, and much more (45:25).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guests: Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, Brad Ingelsby, and Salli Richardson-Whitfield

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Video Producer: Jon Jones
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‘Task’ Episode 4 With Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, Brad Ingelsby, and Salli Richardson-Whitfield! Plus, ‘One Battle After Another’ Is Timely and Timeless.

Chris and Andy talk about why the season finale of ‘Alien: Earth’ missed the mark and their interest level in potential future seasons (2:47). Then they break down the premiere of ‘Slow Horses’ Season 5 (38:57), before Chris is joined by ‘The Lowdown’ star Ethan Hawke and creator Sterlin Harjo for a live event at Brain Dead Studios to discuss the series premiere, why the project means so much to them, the inception of the Tulsa-based crime drama, and much more (49:24).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Guests: Ethan Hawke and Sterlin Harjo

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Video Producer: Jon Jones
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‘Alien: Earth’ Failed Itself. Plus, Ethan Hawke and Sterlin Harjo on ‘The Lowdown,’ and ‘Slow Horses’ Is Back!

Chris and Andy talk about why this might be the best TV week of the year with the upcoming ‘Alien: Earth’ season finale, the premiere of Sterlin Harjo’s ‘The Lowdown,’ and the return of ‘Slow Horses’ for Season 5 (5:00). Along the way, they react to the trailer for ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ (12:00) and the rumored casting of Leonardo DiCaprio in Michael Mann’s highly anticipated follow-up to ‘Heat’ (20:44). Later, they break down the third episode of ‘Task’ (29:05).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Video Producer: Jon Jones
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The Best TV Week of the Year, ‘Task’ Episode 3, and ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer Underwhelms

Chris and Andy talk about some of the winners from the Creative Arts Emmy Awards on Saturday and what they predict for the main awards show coming up on Sunday (8:56). Then they go deep on the premiere of the new HBO crime show ‘Task.’ They talk about the similarities to and differences from Brad Ingelsby’s first Philly-set crime show, ‘Mare of Easttown’ (16:44), and the outstanding performances from Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, and Emilia Jones (41:43).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Video Producer: Jon Jones
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‘Task’ Is Everything We Want It to Be. Plus, the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

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