Joanna Robinson On Netflix’s Increasing UK Presence, Sharon Horgan’s ‘Youth,’ and ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 2.
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Joanna Robinson On Netflix’s Increasing UK Presence, Sharon Horgan’s ‘Youth,’ and ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 2.

B1IntermediateSeptember 25, 20261 hr 8 min
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Chris is joined by Joanna Robinson to talk about the series announcements that came out of Netflix’s first ever UK Upfront presentation (2:09), ‘The Beast in Me’ returning for a second season despite being marketed as a limited series (13:58), and increasing price hikes across streaming services (21:23). Then they discuss the HBO series premiere of ‘Youth,’ starring Sharon Horgan (30:43) and ‘Slow Horses’ Season 6, Episode 2 (43:35). Later, they react to The New York Times’ “100 Best TV Shows of the 21st Century” list and reveal their own ballots (54:35). Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much mo...

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I need support staff to clear the room. Stand up and walk now. Hello and welcome to The Watch. My name is Chris Ryan.

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I am an editor at therigger.com. Joining me in the studio, her season one demise was greatly exaggerated. It's Joanna Robinson.

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It's series one, Chris. Series one. You're right. Well, this is a very Anglo-Philip pod today.

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