Set in an alternate history where “superheroes” are treated as outlaws, “Watchmen” embraces the nostalgia of the original groundbreaking graphic novel while attempting to break new ground of its own.
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Set in an alternate history where “superheroes” are treated as outlaws, “Watchmen” embraces the nostalgia of the original groundbreaking graphic novel while attempting to break new ground of its own.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 1
It's Summer and We're Running Out of Ice
1h 1m6.8 / 10
In an alternate America where police conceal their identities behind masks to protect themselves from a terrorist organization, Detective Angela Abar investigates the attempted murder of a fellow officer under the guidance of her friend and Chief, Judd Crawford. Meanwhile, the Lord of a Country Estate receives an anniversary gift from his loyal servants.
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Directed by Nicole KassellWritten by Damon LindelofGuest stars Jacob Ming-Trent, Andrew Howard, Tim Blake Nelson, Don Johnson, Charles Brice, Michael Graziadei, Wayne Péré, Geraldine Singer
As Angela relives haunting memories of an attack on her family, she detains a mysterious man who claims responsibility for Tulsa’s most recent murder. Elsewhere, an original play is performed for an audience of one.
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Directed by Nicole KassellWritten by Nick Cuse, Damon LindelofGuest stars Andrew Howard, Tim Blake Nelson, Don Johnson, Jim Beaver, Miles Doleac, Annika Pampel, Jim Braswell, Brian Stapf
Following a late-night visit from the senator who authored Masked Policing Legislation in Oklahoma, FBI agent Laurie Blake heads to Tulsa to take over the recent murder investigation. The Lord of The Manor receives a harshly worded letter and responds accordingly.
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Directed by Stephen WilliamsWritten by Lila Byock, Damon LindelofGuest stars Andrew Howard, Lee Tergesen, David Andrews, Brook Todd, Erin C. Davis, Michael Hodson, Sara Antonio, James Dean Smith
Reclusive trillionaire Lady Trieu finally enters the stage with a mysterious offer. With Blake getting closer to the truth of her coverup, Angela enlists Looking Glass for help. Meanwhile, The Lord trains two new servants.
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Directed by Andrij ParekhWritten by Christal Henry, Damon LindelofGuest stars Jacob Ming-Trent, Andrew Howard, Hong Chau, Danny Boyd Jr., Regina Ting Chen, Robert Pralgo, Christine Weatherup, Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
The origin story of Looking Glass is at last revealed, as is the truth behind the greatest hoax in American history. Far away, The Smartest Man In The World plots a daring escape.
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Directed by Steph GreenWritten by Carly Wray, Damon LindelofGuest stars Jacob Ming-Trent, Andrew Howard, Paula Malcomson, Steve Coulter, Chris Whitley, Philip Labes, Julia Vasi, Karen Beyer
Deep under the influence of Nostalgia, Angela gets a firsthand account of her grandfather’s journey.
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Directed by Stephen WilliamsWritten by Cord Jefferson, Damon LindelofGuest stars Don Johnson, Hong Chau, Jake McDorman, Glenn Fleshler, Cheyenne Jackson, Erik Palladino, Valeri Ross, Adam Drescher
Under Lady Trieu's care, Angela undergoes an unconventional treatment while Agent Blake chases down a lead. Elsewhere, The Smartest Man in The World delivers a stunning defense of his past actions.
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Directed by David SemelWritten by Claire Kiechel, Stacy Osei-KuffourGuest stars Andrew Howard, Don Johnson, Hong Chau, Dustin Ingram, Valeri Ross, Faithe Herman, Jennii Vo Le, Danielle Deadwyler
Angela's mysterious past in Vietnam is at last revealed.
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Directed by Nicole KassellWritten by Jeff Jensen, Damon LindelofGuest stars Phillip Trieu, Darrell Snedeger, Zak Rothera-Oxley, Anatole Taubman, Louis Gossett Jr., Dylan Schombing, Adelynn Spoon, Lily Rose Smith
Directed by Frederick E. O. ToyeWritten by Nick Cuse, Damon LindelofGuest stars Andrew Howard, Tim Blake Nelson, Hong Chau, Frances Fisher, Robert Wisdom, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport, Elyse Dinh, Jessica Camacho
