Paramount Settles States’ Antitrust Lawsuit. Plus, ‘Lanterns’ Episode 6.

Chris is joined by Joanna Robinson to talk about the series announcements that came out of Netflix’s first ever UK Upfront presentation (2:09), ‘The Beast in Me’ returning for a second season despite being marketed as a limited series (13:58), and increasing price hikes across streaming services (21:23). Then they discuss the HBO series premiere of ‘Youth,’ starring Sharon Horgan (30:43) and ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 2 (43:35). Later, they react to The New York Times’ “100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century” list and reveal their own ballots (54:35). 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: Joanna Robinson Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Studio Production: Jason Arreola Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about Paramount reaching a settlement with state attorneys general over an antitrust lawsuit, bringing the David Ellison-owned studio one step closer to the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (1:59). Then they react to HBO winning a bidding war for a new drama series starring Javier Bardem (19:36). Later, they discuss ‘Lanterns’ Episode 6 (29:49). Finally, The Watch: After Dark (56:26). 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: Jason Arreola Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about the ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6 premiere, the consistent excellence of the series for the past several years, and why this season feels special (2:30). Later, Chris is joined by Chuck Klosterman to talk about his upcoming book, ‘Rock*: A Mainstream Alternative History of Alternative Mainstream Music’; why he was drawn to speculative nonfiction as a genre; his personal relationship to the Velvet Underground; and more (25:36). Click here to preorder Chuck Klosterman’s book! 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: Chuck Klosterman Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Studio Production: Jon Jones and Jamie Yukich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about what worked (and what didn’t) from the Emmys broadcast (1:43). Then they react to the dominance of ‘Widow’s Bay,’ Rhea Seehorn’s surprising win, and more of the night’s biggest winners and losers (22:42). Later, they discuss ‘Lanterns’ Episode 5 (48:30). 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: Jamie Yukich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about Netflix’s announcement of a new ‘Lonesome Dove’ adaptation from ‘East of Eden’ showrunners Zoe Kazan and Jeb Stuart (2:05). Then they preview the Emmys by predicting which shows (and actors) will win the major categories (32:40). Later, they discuss the Season 2 premiere of ‘The Paper’ (53:57). Finally, The Watch: After Dark (01:07:06). 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

Chris and Andy talk briefly about some of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards that were handed out over the weekend and what they foreshadow for this coming weekend’s Emmy Awards (2:40). Then they preview some of the fall television they’re most excited for, including returning shows like ‘The Lowdown’ and ‘Black Doves’ (14:31) and some new shows like ‘Small Prophets’ and ‘Youth,’ from creator Sharon Horgan (26:04). Then they break down the latest episode of ‘Lanterns’ (44:07) before ‘Lioness’ After Dark (01:03:57). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Video Production and Editing: Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about Tom Hardy’s return to ‘MobLand’ (and rap) (2:55), a Dungeons & Dragons live-action TV series from John August and Alfonso Cuarón in development at Netflix (11:19), and the ‘East of Eden’ trailer (19:47). Then, they discuss ‘The Gentlemen’ Season 2 (26:20) and ‘Lanterns’ Episode 3 (44:28). Later, they share a few more things they’re watching, reading, and listening to (01:02:26). 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

Chris and Andy break down the finale of ‘Furious’ Season 1 and talk about why this show ended up being so successful (1:01). Then Andy is joined by star Emmy Rossum and series creator Liz Meriwether to talk about how the project came together, depicting the long tail of trauma on screen and striking the right tonal balance, what’s in store for Season 2, and much more (13:17). 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 Guests: Emmy Rossum and Liz Meriwether Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Studio Production: Sarah Reddy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy talk about the bizarre marketing rollout of ‘The Uprising’ (1:43), the Season 3 teaser trailer for ‘The Pitt’ (11:57), and Kate Winslet teaming up with ‘Adolescence’ cocreator Jack Thorne for a new Netflix limited series (15:25). Then they discuss the potential return of the weekly release model across television (21:41) before previewing ‘Adults’ Season 2 (31:28). Later, they share some late summer recommendations for things they’re watching, reading, and listening to (39:01). 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 Studio Production: Jason Arreola Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris and Andy break down the penultimate episode of ‘Furious’ and the question unanswered as we head into the finale (1:16). Then they break down the second episode of ‘Lanterns’ and the ways it improved on the pilot (22:12), before Chris is joined by Van Lathan for ‘Lioness’-watch and to talk about why this is one of the most exciting shows on right now (32:32). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Production: Sarah Reddy, Oscar De La Luz, and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices