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The Watch

2021Show1 season8 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic622.7Rotten Tomatoes50%38%
50
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Metacritic622.7Rotten Tomatoes50%38%

Summary

A group of misfit cops rise up from decades of helplessness to save their corrupt city from catastrophe. Inspired by the characters created by Sir Terry Pratchett’s famous “Discworld” novels.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Party vibe
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for warmth or comfort.

Shows with

The Watch episodes

1 season · 8 episodes

  1. S1 E1 A Near Vimes Experience, 6.3
  2. S1 E2 Ook, 6.5
  3. S1 E3 The What?, 6.7
  4. S1 E4 Twilight Canyons, 6.8
  5. S1 E5 Not on My Watch, 6.5
  6. S1 E6 The Dark in the Dark, 6.2
  7. S1 E7 Nowhere in the Multiverse, 6.8
  8. S1 E8 Better to Light a Candle, 6.3

Cast

18 of 18 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Emma Sullivan, Brian Kelly, Craig Viveiros
Written by
Simon Allen, Catherine Tregenna, Amrou Al-Kadhi
Produced by
Johann Knobel

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 3, 2021 · February 14, 2021 · Ended

First aired
January 3, 2021
Last aired
February 14, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
10 countries

Tropes

Adaptational Wimp, Cliffhanger, Reduced to Dust +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Watch?"

Questions about The Watch

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Watch?

PhiloYouTube TVSpectrum On Demand

In the United States, The Watch streams on Philo and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Spectrum On Demand. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Watch worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 62). Critics rate it higher (56 out of 100) than audiences (40).

Is The Watch okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch The Watch?

6 h

About 6 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 44 minutes each, aired from 2021 to 2021.

Will The Watch make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (8 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

What tropes does The Watch use?

Adaptational WimpCliffhangerReduced to DustDriving QuestionDeath GlareOur Dwarves Are All the SameAssassin Outclassin'Literal-MindedMythology GagMirror UniverseNot His SledThieves' Guildand 72 more

TV Tropes lists 84 tropes for it, including Adaptational Wimp, Cliffhanger, and Reduced to Dust.