The Watch

Name: The Watch
Director: Emma Sullivan
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Released: 2021-01-03
Rating: 5.5
Cast: Richard Dormer, Lara Rossi, Marama Corlett, Adam Hugill, Joni Ayton-Kent

Year: 2021
Country: US, GB
Language: en
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure
Runtime: 44 min
Rating: 5.5/10
Status: Cancelled
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 8
Director: Emma Sullivan

Plot Overview

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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Director

Emma Sullivan

Cast & Key Characters

Richard DormerCaptain Sam Vimes

Lara RossiLady Sybil Ramkin

Marama CorlettCorporal Angua von Uberwald

Adam HugillConstable Carrot Ironfoundersson

Joni Ayton-KentConstable Cheery

Samuel AdewunmiCarcer Dun

Bianca Simone MannieWonse

Craig MacraeDetritus / Death

Anna ChancellorLord Vetinari

Matt BerryWayne

Ingrid OliverDr Cruces

Ruth MadeleyThroat

Writers

Simon AllenEHEd Hime CTCatherine Tregenna JWJoy Wilkinson

Simon Allen

Terry PratchettAAAmrou Al-Kadhi

Production

Film Afrika BBC Studios Narrativia Introvision International

Season & Episode Breakdown

Season 1 8 episodes

1 A Near Vimes Experience 2021-01-03
2 Ook 2021-01-03
3 The What? 2021-01-10
4 Twilight Canyons 2021-01-17
5 Not on My Watch 2021-01-24
6 The Dark in the Dark 2021-01-31
7 Nowhere in the Multiverse 2021-02-07
8 Better to Light a Candle 2021-02-14

Critical Reception & Ratings

The Watch is rated 5.5 out of 10 by viewers — 88 votes.

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is The Watch about?

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.

How many seasons and episodes does The Watch have?

1 season and 8 episodes.

Is The Watch still airing, and will there be another season?

This series was cancelled. It ended after 1 season; no new seasons according to TMDB. According to TMDB; data last refreshed October 20, 2026.

Who stars in The Watch?

Richard Dormer, Lara Rossi, Marama Corlett, Adam Hugill, Joni Ayton-Kent, Samuel Adewunmi.

Who is the director of The Watch?

Emma Sullivan.

When was The Watch released?

2021.

Where can I watch The Watch?

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