Watchmen (2019)
Damon Lindelof's audacious HBO reimagining of the landmark graphic novel, set in a racially charged alternate America where masked heroes are outlaws.
Watchmen - Series Information
- Original Title: Watchmen
- First Air Year: 2019
- Last Air Year: 2019
- Created by: Damon Lindelof
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Drama, Crime, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Mystery, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 9
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: Mandarin, English
- First Air Date: October 20, 2019 (United States - TV-MA), October 20, 2019 (Canada - 18+), October 20, 2019 (United Kingdom - 15), October 20, 2019 (Germany - 16), October 20, 2019 (France - 18), October 20, 2019 (Australia - MA 15+), October 20, 2019 (Brazil - 16), October 20, 2019 (Mexico - B-15), October 20, 2019 (Spain - 18), October 20, 2019 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: HBO
- Alternative Titles: მფარველები (GE), 守护者 (CN)
- Production Companies: White Rabbit, Warner Bros. Television, Paramount Television Studios, DC Entertainment
- Production Countries: United States of America
Watchmen - Plot
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.
Watchmen - Trailer
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Watchmen - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Damon Lindelof
Main Cast
- Regina King
- Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
- Jeremy Irons
- Jean Smart
- Tom Mison
- Sara Vickers
- Tim Blake Nelson
- Don Johnson
- Andrew Howard
- Louis Gossett Jr.
Writers
- Stacy Osei-Kuffour
- Claire Kiechel
- Jeff Jensen
- Cord Jefferson
- Damon Lindelof
Executive Producers
- Joseph E. Iberti
- Damon Lindelof
- Stephen Williams
- Tom Spezialy
- Nicole Kassell
Watchmen - FAQs
Is Watchmen (2019) a sequel to the graphic novel?
Yes. Damon Lindelof's HBO series is set roughly 34 years after the events of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' original graphic novel. It does not adapt the source material directly but builds upon its alternate-history world, introducing entirely new characters while honoring the themes and mythology of the original.
Where can you stream Watchmen (2019)?
Watchmen is available to stream on Max (formerly HBO Max). It can also be accessed through the HBO Max Amazon Channel, or purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by region.
Did Watchmen win any major awards?
Watchmen was a major awards contender. It won 11 Primetime Emmy Awards in 2020, including Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series and Outstanding Lead Actress for Regina King. It also received a Peabody Award and was widely recognized as one of the best television productions of 2019.
Who are the main actors in Watchmen?
The principal cast includes Regina King as Angela Abar / Sister Night, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Cal Abar, Jeremy Irons as Adrian Veidt / Ozymandias, Jean Smart as Laurie Blake, Tim Blake Nelson as Wade Tillman / Looking Glass, Don Johnson as Judd Crawford, and Louis Gossett Jr. as Will Reeves.
What is Watchmen about?
Set in an alternate-history America where masked vigilantes are outlawed, Watchmen follows Detective Angela Abar as she investigates a conspiracy tied to white supremacist violence in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The series weaves together themes of racial trauma, systemic injustice, legacy, and power, building on the mythology of Alan Moore's graphic novel.
Will there be a Season 2 of Watchmen?
No second season has been produced. Damon Lindelof has stated he considers the series a complete, self-contained story and has no plans to continue it. HBO has not announced a renewal. The show concluded after its single nine-episode run in December 2019 and is officially listed as ended.
How was Watchmen received by critics?
Watchmen received near-universal critical acclaim. It holds a 96% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers praising its ambitious storytelling, visual style, and Regina King's performance. Many critics named it the best television series of 2019, lauding its unflinching engagement with American racial history.
What is the content rating for Watchmen?
Watchmen is rated TV-MA, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains graphic violence, strong language, and mature thematic content including depictions of racial violence and trauma. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. It premiered on HBO on October 20, 2019.
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