TV series
Watchmen
Overview
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.
Details
- First air date
- 2019-10-20
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 9 episodes
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Mystery, Action & Adventure
- Network
- HBO
- Production
- White Rabbit, Warner Bros. Television, Paramount Television Studios, DC Entertainment
- Country
- US
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Regina King as Angela Abar / Sister Night
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Cal Abar
- Jeremy Irons as Adrian Veidt / Ozymandias
- Jean Smart as Laurie Blake
- Tom Mison as Mr. Phillips / Game Warden
- Sara Vickers as Ms. Crookshanks
- Tim Blake Nelson as Wade Tillman / Looking Glass
- Don Johnson as Judd Crawford
- Andrew Howard as Red Scare
- Louis Gossett Jr. as Old Man / Will Reeves
- Danny Boyd Jr. as Young Will Reeves
- Dylan Schombing as Topher Abar
Creators and crew
- Damon Lindelof - Creator
- Joseph E. Iberti - Executive Producer
- Damon Lindelof - Executive Producer
- Stephen Williams - Executive Producer
- Tom Spezialy - Executive Producer
- Nicole Kassell - Executive Producer
Episodes
Episode 1: It's Summer and We're Running Out of Ice
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.
Episode 2: Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship
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.
Episode 3: She Was Killed by Space Junk
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.
Episode 4: If You Don't Like My Story, Write Your Own
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.
Episode 5: Little Fear of Lightning
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.
Episode 6: This Extraordinary Being
Deep under the influence of Nostalgia, Angela gets a firsthand account of her grandfather’s journey.
Episode 7: An Almost Religious Awe
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.
Episode 8: A God Walks into Abar
Angela's mysterious past in Vietnam is at last revealed.
Episode 9: See How They Fly
Everything ends. For real this time.
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