The Watch

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  • TV-14
  • 2021
  • 1 Season
  • 5.3  (4,697)

The Watch is a British fantasy television show that premiered on BBC America in 2021. Based on Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels, the show is set in the fictional city of Ankh-Morpork. The show follows the misadventures of a group of misfit police officers called The City Watch, who are tasked with keeping the peace in a city famous for its anarchic and corrupt nature. Led by the charismatic yet flawed Commander Sam Vimes (Richard Dormer), the Watch is made up of a diverse and quirky cast of characters.

Lara Rossi plays the role of Lady Sybil Ramkin, a noblewoman with a passion for dragon conservation who joins the Watch as a consultant. Adam Hugill plays the naive and earnest Constable Carrot Ironfoundersson, who was raised by dwarves but discovers he is actually the rightful heir to the Ankh-Morpork throne. Other members of the Watch include the cynical and sarcastic Corporal Angua (Marama Corlett) who can transform into a wolf, the mysterious and brooding Nobby (Eddie Izzard), and the undead wizard Windle Poons (Matt Berry).

The Watch faces its fair share of challenges in their daily line of duty, including corrupt politicians, organized crime, and magical creatures. They also have to contend with a sinister entity known as The Summoning Dark, which resides within Vimes and threatens to consume him if he's not careful.

The show's tone is a mix of humor, action, and drama, with a heavy emphasis on the absurd and fantastical. The city of Ankh-Morpork is portrayed as a sprawling metropolis filled with eccentric characters, bizarre customs, and magical technology. It's a place where anything can happen, and often does.

The Watch is notable for its subversion of traditional fantasy tropes. It's a show that pokes fun at the genre while also embracing its inherent silliness. The characters are flawed and relatable, and their interactions are often humorous and lighthearted.

Overall, The Watch is a fun and entertaining show that's perfect for fans of Terry Pratchett's Discworld series. Its irreverent humor, charming characters, and imaginative setting make it a must-watch for anyone looking for a fresh take on the fantasy genre.

The Watch is a series that is currently running and has 1 seasons (8 episodes). The series first aired on January 3, 2021.

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Seasons
Better to Light a Candle
8. Better to Light a Candle
February 14, 2021
Carcer's got everything he needs to control the Noble Dragon and destroy Ankh-Morpork. With hysteria on the streets and DEATH preparing himself for a very busy day, can The Watch, this band of misfits, step up and save the city from annihilation?
Nowhere in the Multiverse
7. Nowhere in the Multiverse
February 7, 2021
BBC America: Sam Vimes wakes up with more than the usual hangover. He's slipped into an alternate universe where he's a prisoner in the middle of a jailbreak. In Ankh-Morpork, the alternate-version of Vimes is leading The Watch straight into Carcer's trap.
The Dark in The Dark
6. The Dark in The Dark
January 31, 2021
In the race against Carcer for the second artifact, Cheery, Angua and Carrot go to the Mines of Tak.
Not on My Watch
5. Not on My Watch
January 24, 2021
The Watch must trek through the Unreal Estate to destroy the sword in a magical lake.
Twilight Canyons
4. Twilight Canyons
January 17, 2021
Carcer is willing to do anything to find a sword; the Watch is close on his tail.
The What?
3. The What?
January 10, 2021
The Watch must rob the city's most secretive institution in a desperate effort to find the artifact.
Ook
2. Ook
January 3, 2021
The Watch connects Carcer's evil plan to strange goings-on at a magical institution.
A Near Vimes Experience
1. A Near Vimes Experience
January 3, 2021
Capt. Sam Vimes' life in the City Watch is changed forever when a figure from his past returns to Ankh-Morpork.
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Where to Watch The Watch
The Watch is available for streaming on the BBC America website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Watch on demand at Philo, Amazon, FuboTV and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    January 3, 2021
  • IMDB Rating
    5.3  (4,697)