‘Widow’s Bay’ Is One of Apple’s Boldest Swings Yet. Plus, ‘Top Chef’ Restaurant Wars. from The Watch

‘Widow’s Bay’ Is One of Apple’s Boldest Swings Yet. Plus, ‘Top Chef’ Restaurant Wars.

1 hour 17 minutes Posted Apr 30, 2026 at 10:10 pm.

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Laura Dern is replacing Helena Bonham Carter in ‘The White Lotus’ Season 4

Yung Lean’s dazzling new music video

and the updated box office tracking of ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’

Then, they discuss the first two episodes of ‘Widow’s Bay,’ the Apple TV series starring Matthew Rhys, and highlight how the show seamlessly balances elements of horror and comedy

Later, they react to ‘Top Chef’ Season 23, Episode 8

Finally, The Watch: After Dark

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Chris and Andy talk about the news that Laura Dern is replacing Helena Bonham Carter in ‘The White Lotus’ Season 4 (9:15), Yung Lean’s dazzling new music video (4:08), and the updated box office tracking of ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ (16:31). Then, they discuss the first two episodes of ‘Widow’s Bay,’ the Apple TV series starring Matthew Rhys, and highlight how the show seamlessly balances elements of horror and comedy (19:32). Later, they react to ‘Top Chef’ Season 23, Episode 8 (57:02). Finally, The Watch: After Dark (01:08:58).

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Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady

Additional Video Supervision: Donald LoBianco

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