The Watch
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A group of misfit cops rise up from decades of helplessness to save their corrupt city from catastrophe. Inspired by the characters created by Sir Terry Pratchett’s famous “Discworld” novels.
The Watch is a sci-fi fantasy series that aired on BBC America, adapting characters from Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels. The show follows a group of unconventional police officers fighting corruption in their city. The series ran for one season before being canceled.
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Richard DormerCaptain Sam Vimes
Lara RossiLady Sybil Ramkin
Marama CorlettCorporal Angua von Uberwald
Adam HugillConstable Carrot Ironfoundersson
Joni Ayton-KentConstable Cheery
Samuel AdewunmiCarcer Dun
Ruth MadeleyThroat
Bianca Simone MannieWonse
Inge BeckmannTorch Singer
Wendell PierceDeath (voice)
Matt BerryWayne
Paul KayeSkimmer
Hakeem Kae-KazimCaptain John Keel
Ingrid OliverDr Cruces
James FleetArchchancellor of Unseen University
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The Watch | Trailer - BBC
Seasons
1 season
Episodes · Season 1
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | A Near Vimes Experience | 2021-01-03 | 44m | 4.7 |
| 02 | Ook | 2021-01-03 | 44m | 4.5 |
| 03 | The What? | 2021-01-10 | 44m | 4.0 |
| 04 | Twilight Canyons | 2021-01-17 | 44m | 4.4 |
| 05 | Not on My Watch | 2021-01-24 | 44m | 3.8 |
| 06 | The Dark in the Dark | 2021-01-31 | 44m | 3.8 |
| 07 | Nowhere in the Multiverse | 2021-02-07 | 44m | 3.8 |
| 08 | Better to Light a Candle | 2021-02-14 | 44m | 3.8 |
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Is The Watch renewed or cancelled?
The Watch has been cancelled — there are no plans for another season.
The Watch — frequently asked
When did The Watch premiere?
The Watch premiered on January 3, 2021 on BBC America.
Is The Watch based on anything?
Yes, the series is inspired by characters from Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels, a fantasy book series.
How many seasons of The Watch are there?
The Watch has one season. The series was canceled and has not continued.
What is The Watch about?
The show follows a group of misfit police officers working to save their corrupt city from catastrophe.
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