Ep 8. A God Walks into a Bar
- TV-MA
- December 8, 2019
- 63 min
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9.4 (9,878)
In Watchmen season 1 episode 8, titled "A God Walks into a Bar," Angela Abar (Regina King) sits down with the enigmatic Doctor Manhattan (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) to learn about his past and possibly unlock a way to stop the impending apocalypse.
The episode takes place mostly in a bar and features a nonlinear narrative that jumps around in time. Angela and Doctor Manhattan have a deeply philosophical conversation about time, love, and identity. Along the way, we learn more about Doctor Manhattan's journey as a scientist-turned-superbeing and his experiences in Vietnam.
The flashbacks to Manhattan's past are portrayed in a unique way, with the scenes taking place on a stage and the characters delivering their lines like actors in a play. This surreal style adds to the ethereal quality of the episode and leaves the viewer questioning what is real and what is imagined.
As the night progresses, Angela and Manhattan discuss their own relationship and how it has led them to this moment. The conversation is both poignant and thought-provoking, with King and Abdul-Mateen delivering standout performances that bring their characters to life in a new way.
Overall, "A God Walks into a Bar" is a standout episode of Watchmen that delves deep into the lore of the show while also delivering a emotional gut-punch of an ending. It's a masterclass in storytelling that leaves the viewer eagerly anticipating the final episodes of the season.