Based on a 1986 graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons, Watchmen on HBO Max is a superhero drama set in 2019. The series follows the aftermath of a white supremacist attack on the Tulsa police department, in which only two officers survive, Detective Angela Abar (Regina King) and Chief Judd Crawford. When the police force is rebuilt, laws dictate they protect their identities by wearing masks and tackle racism as best they can.
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How Many Episodes Are in Watchmen?
There are nine episodes in Watchmen. The runtime of the episodes averages between 52-67 minutes. You can check the complete list of Watchmen episodes and their release dates below.
- “It’s Summer and We’re Running Out of Ice”: October 21, 2019
- “Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship”: October 28, 2019
- “She Was Killed by Space Junk”: November 4, 2019
- “If You Don’t Like My Story, Write Your Own”: November 11, 2019
- “Little Fear of Lightning”: November 18, 2019
- “This Extraordinary Being”: November 25, 2019
- “An Almost Religious Awe”: December 2, 2019
- “A God Walks into Abar”: December 9, 2019
- “See How They Fly”: December 16, 2019
What Are the Critics Saying About Watchmen?
Watchmen has an official critics rating of 96% and an average audience score of 56% on Rotten Tomatoes.
The Daily Beast’s Nick Schager writes, “Watchmen paints a chilling portrait of politically and racially divided 21st-century life, and those on both sides of the aisle will find much to like and loathe…moreover, it’s overflowing with phenomenal performances.”
James Poniewozik from The New York Times says, “I’m still not sure Lindelof is wholly in control of the subject. But he earns the chance to show that he has a thought-through long game, that he’s working with something more than magic dust and good intentions.”
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Is Watchmen Suitable for Kids?
Watchmen is rated TV-MA, which means it is meant for viewing by mature audiences only. The content material is not suitable for children under 17.
