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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.
Parental GuideTV-MA
Status Ended
First Air Date 2019-10-20
Last Air Date 2019-12-15
Seasons 1
Episodes 9
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mco shared a tip "It took getting being the first episode to really appreciate the dimensionality of the writing and the storytelling. I'm hooked."
thomas_duncan shared a tip "Yes if you like deep themed comic book shows. Only 8 episodes too so far I think."
brian_addison shared a tip "Any news on whether this is getting a second season? I normally don’t like comic book stuff but really loved this 👍"
justina_fu shared a tip "If you appreciate unconventional themes and a fast-paced plot, you will love this series!"
zach_gallegos shared a tip "A unique sequel to the classic graphic novel, so far it’s been a good show"
mlhawkins shared a tip "LOVE this show!"
ripleydude shared a tip "Very cool adaption to the graphic novel! Solid casting, and switching things up with the lore of Watchmen."
rick_birchett shared a tip "Awesome show"
sir_dontae___ shared a tip "Best show that I’ve seen in a while."
andrew_5280 shared a tip "Wasn’t sure what to expect not having read the graphic novel. Really good!"
lawrence_carrington shared a tip "I appreciated that it is a sequel to the book, not the movie. The universe seemed larger and more fleshed out"
bettis_morelock shared a tip "One of the best shows on TV!"
jason_morrison_7743 shared a tip "This is good."
sally_cornswirth shared a tip "Just finished this! So upset it’s only 1 season!"
clark_kent_2154 shared a tip "This Spin of is way to removed from the movie and Does not make enough of an effort at fan service."
aaron_lyles shared a tip "Very good show"
Mike_TheGorilla shared a tip "There isnt a 2nd season coming out I guess but I thoroughly enjoyed it! Its enticing every episode leaving you wanting more"
michael_lagdameo shared a tip "Read the book and watch the movie before you start viewing this series."
irfan_gowani shared a tip "If you’re confused, read this: https://slate.com/culture/2019/12/watchmen-series-explained-hbo-episode-8-post-credits.html"
suzanne_youngblood shared a tip "A little too weird"
jeffrey__mckay shared a tip "Awesome new show, picks up were the comic left off."
kim_fields shared a tip "Phenomenal so far"
susan_opper_1484 shared a tip "It is so original"
judith_cayton shared a tip "Like it and the subject got to me, will come back to it"
nickole_cheron shared a tip "Such great social commentary around race and police embedded in sci-fi world of superheroes. #hbomax"
jacquelyn_brown shared a tip "First few eps are a bit slower and confusing, but it is so very worth it."
maureen_382 shared a tip "Very entertaining"
abhishek_prasad shared a tip "Nope, just the movie and I loved it."
evie_dumont shared a tip "It's so different! Great writing and you'll never know what's going to happen next"
jesse_guiles shared a tip "Its not bad, 4 out of 5"
J_Honey31 shared a tip "Pretty wild show!!"
gerald_scott shared a tip "Yes"
laura_carson shared a tip "Allow a day between episodes to allow the characters to marinate"
ryan_winn shared a tip "Don’t be fooled by the first couple of episodes. Maybe best first season of a show ever."
michael_newman_2645 shared a tip "Episode 6 "This Extraordinary Being"...... Which one was yours??"
denver_lancaster shared a tip "IS there anyone cooler than Jeremy Irons?"
octavious_jackson shared a tip "Pretty good"
tj_gillis shared a tip "Yup! To bad no more to come 😭"
sarah_nestheide shared a tip "One of the best short series I’ve ever seen. It was powerful, full of actual history, and the effects and story were genius."
josephine_o. shared a tip "Came in knowing nothing about Watchmen but it is one of the best shows I’ve ever watched!"
ebony_frames shared a tip "Regina king... enough said!"
jean_louis_santos shared a tip "Preciso assistir. Mas tenho q ler o quadrinho primeiro,pra entender a série"
duanallen_niemeyer shared a tip "Love this series, it reflects well with current events."
alex_gallows shared a tip "Yes!! I was skeptical at first, but it's done pretty well."
santosh_balajapalli shared a tip "Definitely YouTube the meanings cause it's deep but great show"
mario_martinez shared a tip "Thought provoking, a trip through an alternate history, and full of action!"
jean-paul_nicophne shared a tip "amazing!!!! watch it right now"
hannah_davis_ shared a tip "Be prepared to be confused the whole time, but it’s in a good way that you will enjoy!"
maya_moore shared a tip "If you haven’t read the comics, watch the movie beforehand if you want to get all references. Best show of 2019!"
wesley_stevens shared a tip "Amazing!"
ana_cuprill shared a tip "Super weird. Have to pay attention but riveting."
sandra_brandin shared a tip "It was good."
jamilla_vandyke-bailey shared a tip "watch the movie, and read the book"
santosh_oommen shared a tip "Wonderful mini-series thst really packs a punch as a mirror of today’s world of economic, political, and societal problems."
bob_helfst shared a tip "Woke superheroics for today’s racist reality"
priyal_shah shared a tip "Hello I want to watch some netflix"
priyal_shah shared a tip "Yes plz"
trevor_vantine shared a tip "It was not bad but it is not a big recommend"
evans_mcgowan shared a tip "So much going on here... so good."
jeremiah_morales shared a tip "To true comicfans you will love this however I stumbled apon this and I am not even a comic fanatic"
francois_dionne_3225 shared a tip "Sorry, wrong story"
rozana_marcelin shared a tip "No I actually liked every episodes, do u have one?"
john_john_valdez shared a tip "Havent watched it yet but I seen the movie."
john_sweatland shared a tip "Best HBO show since the sopranos"
dr_putney shared a tip "Weird but good! Have to watch the entire series for it to make sense."
original_sonja shared a tip "Amazing! Left me wanting more"
lodie_bourgeois-cayer shared a tip "Sooo good you need to watch it like yesterday"
av_rose shared a tip "Must see the movie first, for context."
aridoneyet shared a tip "I binged this in 3 mights. You have to get through the first 3 episodes so stay along for the ride."
amy_mcmillan_619 shared a tip "Yes"
celi_castelijn shared a tip "I only saw the movie I'll be watching this one"
aaron_jackson shared a tip "Great adaptation of the comics"
mary_ann_felix shared a tip "It was good. Regina king was great!"
acara_johnson shared a tip "Regina King! Enough said."
patrick_gochicoa shared a tip "Big fan"
lydia_chiang shared a tip "It started weird but got better as it went along and then it went all out of the world crazy. Awesome acting. Just stick with it."
mike_cantrell_3986 shared a tip "Rorschach"
mike_cantrell_3986 shared a tip "Rorschach"
denise_barnes shared a tip "Have to get back to you!"
julieta_bishowkarma shared a tip "hello ! is this nice?"
hero1151 shared a tip "Do not binge, watch and let each episode sit in your mind before watching the next"
andrea_brown_7283 shared a tip "Definitely. And there's only 1 season to invest in."
malia_ruchti shared a tip "Oof. This show is important. So so good"
manipulatemansplain shared a tip "awsome"
jackie_perkins_7921 shared a tip "Absolute masterpiece! Regina King is phenomenal!"
stephanie_7758 shared a tip "Very well made, interesting story telling but a lot of gratuitous violence"
erin_ogorman_5222 shared a tip "Great series, fabulous. Regina Hall is excellent."