The Watch (2021): Season 1

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BBC America | Season Premiere Date: January 3, 2021

Summary: Captain Sam Vimes (Richard Dormer) leads the misfits cops of City Watch which includes Lady Sybil Ramkin (Lara Rossi), Constable Cheery (Jo Eaton-Kent), Constable Carrot (Adam Hugill), Corporal Angua (Marama Corlett), Sergeant Detritus (voiced by Ralph Ineson), and Death (Wendell Pierce), as they seek to stop the resurrection of a dragon inCaptain Sam Vimes (Richard Dormer) leads the misfits cops of City Watch which includes Lady Sybil Ramkin (Lara Rossi), Constable Cheery (Jo Eaton-Kent), Constable Carrot (Adam Hugill), Corporal Angua (Marama Corlett), Sergeant Detritus (voiced by Ralph Ineson), and Death (Wendell Pierce), as they seek to stop the resurrection of a dragon in this fantasy series inspired by characters in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series of novels.… Expand

Genre(s): Drama, Fantasy

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John Anderson

Dec 30, 2020

“The Watch” can’t be taken as seriously as that erstwhile Sunday night staple, “Game of Thrones.” On the upside, it’s a lot more fun. Read full review

Robert Lloyd

Jan 3, 2021

“The Watch” may be more conventional, and certainly simpler than, the books it draws from — there are 10 times as many Discworld novels as “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” combined. But it’s colorful and energetic and amusing, and full of interesting throwaway ideas. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Jan 15, 2021

This may be the most crazily enjoyable series I've seen since AMC's Preacher ended in 2019. [18-31 Jan 2021, p.11]

William Hughes

Dec 18, 2020

Sometimes punk-rock anarchy is indistinguishable from simple, tuneless thrashing, and that’s a pitfall The Watch falls into more often than not. It’s worth a watch, if only to see if you’re the person BBC America has made it for. But don’t be surprised if it doesn’t turn out to be the watch for you. Read full review

Inkoo Kang

Jan 3, 2021

The Watch is a mostly newbie-friendly initiation into the Discworld universe, but other than its supernatural larks, it fails to convey the magic that’s kept audiences coming back for decades. Read full review

The Times Carol Midgley

Aug 16, 2021

I have read only one Terry Pratchett novel. And there was absolutely nothing in The Watch that would tempt me to read more (it is based on characters from his Discworld novels). ... It must be said it would have been far more of a mess without Richard Dormer's mad-eyed and knowingly hammy performance as the snarling alcoholic Captain Sam Vimes, who, along with Lara Rossi as Lady Sybil Ramkin, was the best thing about it. Read full review

Joel Keller

Jan 3, 2021

It’s not that The Watch is a complete mess; some elements of the first episode gave us hope that the show will settle down. But the first episode was so jumbled and so proud of how witty it was, it forgot to establish anything about most of the characters we’ll be seeing for the entire season. Read full review

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Derenu86

Apr 25, 2022

I was delighted.
This is a poor adaptation of the book and a poorly made ending.
But it's a great fantasy series.
I would like a continuation.

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manningn15

Apr 20, 2021

Finally watched the season finale of The Watch and this first season was really good. I loved how unique and imaginative this show was, definitely one of the most unique shows I've ever watched. The set designs were exceptional, they really created a entire and realistic world. The makeupFinally watched the season finale of The Watch and this first season was really good. I loved how unique and imaginative this show was, definitely one of the most unique shows I've ever watched. The set designs were exceptional, they really created a entire and realistic world. The makeup and hairstyling was phenomenal especially the prosthetic makeup for all the creatures specifically on Spike and also the makeup and hairstyling on Richard Dormer, Lara Rossi, Jo Eaton-Kent, Anna Chancellor, Marama Corlett, Ruth Madeley, Bianca Simone Mannie, and Paul Kaye. The visual effects were superb especially Good Boy and the smoke dragon. The costumes were terrific especially ones wore by Jo Eaton-Kent, Lara Rossi, Anna Chancellor, Marama Corlett, Ruth Madeley, Richard Dormer, and Bianca Simone Mannie. The acting was excellent especially from Richard Dormer, Lara Rossi, Marama Corlett, Jo Eaton-Kent, Wendell Pierce, Anna Chancellor, Paul Kaye, Adam Hugill, Bianca Simone Mannie, Ruth Madeley, Ingrid Oliver, and Joe Vaz. Also the music was great too. The only problem I saw with this show was that the writing specifically the story could get confusing and all over the place. I'd love to see a second season.… Expand

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shoulderoforion

Jan 17, 2021

Read quite a lot of fantasy when I was younger, but never got around to reading any DISCWORLD. There's a whole lot going on here and this show throws you straight in the deep end. It's interesting, but it's a lot of worldbuilding to take in and digest before you can appreciate the storyRead quite a lot of fantasy when I was younger, but never got around to reading any DISCWORLD. There's a whole lot going on here and this show throws you straight in the deep end. It's interesting, but it's a lot of worldbuilding to take in and digest before you can appreciate the story being told. High end production. The over the top acting reminds me a bit of the last Hitchhikers Guide. I'll check out episode 2 maybe update review later in series.… Expand

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Angryagain

Jan 17, 2021

This show spits on original Discworld universe and its characters. Boring and convoluted story, cardboard acting, poor editing, poor cinematography and mucho woke messages on top.

1 point for a decent set design though.

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Simon1111

Dec 5, 2021

Delete the name of Terry Pratchett from this TV show, please!!! It`s the worst TV adaptation what I ever saw.

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Gizilq

Jan 5, 2021

Oh my, does Metacritic remove bad reviews? But it's not difficult for me, I will repeat.

Sorry for google translation Over the course of my 40 years, I've seen a lot of gruesome film adaptations. But none of them gave me pain as a The Watch. Why change ALL characters? They made aOh my, does Metacritic remove bad reviews? But it's not difficult for me, I will repeat.

Sorry for google translation

Over the course of my 40 years, I've seen a lot of gruesome film adaptations. But none of them gave me pain as a The Watch.
Why change ALL characters? They made a squad of clowns out of beautiful, organic and most importantly smart characters. Some of the characters were simply cut out. From the charismatic Vetinari they did not understand what. I don't give a damn about gender, but they could have written a script so that she doesn't look like *I don't know how to describe this Vetinari and so I don't get banned *?
I think the first episode is enough for me. I hope everyone responsible for the series will be fired.

0/10 - It was never meant to exist. Sorry Sir Terry, we...

За свои 40 лет, я видел множество ужасных экранизаций. Но ни одна из них не доставляла мне таю боль как Стража.
Зачем было менять ВСЕ характеры? Из прекрасных, органичных и главное умных персонажей они сделали отряд клоунов. Часть персонажей просто вырезали. Из харизматичного Витинари сделали непонятно что. Плевать на пол, но они могли написать сценарий чтобы она не выглядела как...*я не знаю как описать эту Витинари и чтобы меня не забанили*?
Думаю первой серии для меня достаточно. Надеюсь всех ответственных за картину уволят.
0/10. Это никогда не должно было существовать. Простите Сэр Терри, мы все...… Expand

4 of 5 users found this helpful41

Lekhter

Jan 3, 2021

Worst adaptation I've ever seen. There are only names from Pratchett's novels.

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Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 3, 2021
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