Series synopsis
The Watch is an American sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure television series that premiered on BBC America on January 3, 2021. It ended on February 14, 2021. It was created by Simon Allen. It stars Richard Dormer, Lara Rossi, Marama Corlett and Adam Hugill.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Misfit together.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Richard Dormer as Captain Sam Vimes
- Lara Rossi as Lady Sybil Ramkin
- Marama Corlett as Corporal Angua von Uberwald
- Adam Hugill as Constable Carrot Ironfoundersson
- Joni Ayton-Kent as Constable Cheery
- Samuel Adewunmi as Carcer Dun
- Ruth Madeley as Throat
- Bianca Simone Mannie as Wonse
Guest cast
- Inge Beckmann as Torch Singer
- Wendell Pierce as Death (voice)
- Matt Berry as Wayne
- Paul Kaye as Skimmer
- Hakeem Kae-Kazim as Captain John Keel
- Ingrid Oliver as Dr Cruces
- James Fleet as Archchancellor of Unseen University
- Anna Chancellor as Lord Vetinari
- Ralph Ineson as Sergeant Detritus (voice)
- Craig Macrae as Death
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | January 3, 2021 | February 14, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Near Vimes Experience Capt. Sam Vimes' life in the City Watch is changed forever when a figure from his past returns to Ankh-Morpork. |
January 3, 2021 |
| 2 |
Ook The Watch connects Carcer's evil plan to strange goings-on at a magical institution. |
January 3, 2021 |
| 3 |
The What? The Watch must rob the city's most secretive institution in a desperate effort to find the artifact. |
January 10, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC America |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 3, 2021 |
| Last aired | February 14, 2021 |
| Runtime | 44 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 20:00:00 |