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The Watch

The Best Television Shows of 2018 With Sam Esmail | The Watch (Ep. 314)

The Watch

The Ringer

Tv & Film

4.55.5K Ratings

🗓️ 13 December 2018

⏱️ 80 minutes

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Summary

‘Homecoming’ and ‘Mr. Robot’ creator Sam Esmail joins to give his picks for the best television shows of the year (9:03), talk about what he was looking for in TV this year (45:49), and his favorite performances of 2018 (72:53). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Guest: Sam Esmail Check out The Ringer’s list of best television shows of 2018 here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Today's episode of The Watch is brought to you by Brilliant Earth.

0:04.7

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0:10.3

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0:12.6

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0:17.8

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0:20.8

From now until December 14th, you will receive a complimentary pair of diamond studs with

0:25.5

the purchase of an engagement ring to see terms for this special offer and to shop all

0:30.4

of Brilliant Earth selections.

0:32.5

Go to BrilliantEarth.com.

0:36.1

Today's episode of The Watch is brought to you by If Beale Street Could Talk.

0:40.6

If Beale Street Could Talk is above all else, a love story from Barry Jenkins, the writer

0:45.4

and director of the Oscar-winning Moonlight, comes a soulful drama about the power of love

0:50.2

based on James Baldwin's acclaimed novel of the same name.

0:53.6

This moving story embraces the triumph of love and family.

0:57.8

See if Beale Street Could Talk and select theaters December 14th.

1:01.2

I need support to have to clear the room.

1:06.5

Stand up and walk now!

1:09.5

Hello and welcome to The Watch.

1:11.3

My name is Chris Ryan.

1:12.3

I am Netater at TheRanger.com and joining me in the studio, it's the most wonderful

1:17.2

time of the year.

1:18.8

It's Andy Greenwald and Sima Spay!

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