The Watch
Misfit together.
Created by Simon Allen
On BBC America
A comedic fantasy action series about underdogs banding together, grounded in Pratchett's irreverent tone and ensemble camaraderie despite its grim urban setting.
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.
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Where to watch
- StreamPhilo, YouTube TV
- FreeSpectrum On Demand
- BuyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home
Questions people ask
Is The Watch violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.
Does The Watch leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.
Is The Watch sad? Not especially. Less sad than 68% of series.
Is The Watch scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 59% of series.
Is The Watch easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like The Watch
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Watch
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Watch, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Watch, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Watch, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
