The Strange Harbors Podcast

Season 1: Who Watches the Watchmen?

Welcome to the “Who Watches the Watchmen?” podcast. Hosted by Derek Wong and Jeff Zhang, “Who Watches the Watchmen?” is a weekly discussion of the new HBO series by Damon Lindelof, based on the seminal graphic novel by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. Join us each week as we break down the latest episode, provide our reactions, and draw from the source material to see where the show may be headed. As always, we encourage our fans to interact, so if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, you can write us at whowatchesthepodcast@gmail.com.

Season 1 Postmortem

In the final episode of the year, we take a look at the long road to the first season finale of HBO's Watchmen. With special guest Amir Touray, we discuss the themes, the story, and the meta-commentary surrounding Damon Lindelof's vision. Stay tuned for an announcement in January regarding a new direction for the show.

Epilogue: Season One Postmortem with Amir Touray
In the final episode of the year, we take a look at the long road to the first season finale of HBO's Watchmen. With special guest Amir Touray, we discuss the themes, the story, and the meta-commentary surrounding Damon Lindelof's vision. As always, thanks for listening and happy holidays!

Recap EPISODES

The end is no longer nigh, it is here. The season finale - and possible series finale - of HBO's Watchmen is upon us. Lady Trieu's endgame and the Cyclops conspiracy meet at a fateful intersection, as everything is put on the line in this final hour.

Episode 9: “See How They Fly”
The end is no longer nigh, it’s here. The season finale - and possible series finale - of Watchmen is upon us. Lady Trieu's endgame and the Cyclops conspiracy meet at a fateful intersection, as it’s all put on the line in this final hour.
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The time bending, penultimate episode titled "A God Walks Into Abar," focuses on the love story of two of our main characters, Angela and Calvin Abar. Jeff and Derek explore the latest chapter in HBO's Watchmen saga.

Episode 8: “A God Walks into Abar”
Surprise, bitches! It’s a love story. Romance is afoot on Watchmen as the penultimate episode examines the history between Angela and Calvin. Things are coming together for an explosive finale.
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The seventh episode, titled "An Almost Religious Awe," may have the biggest reveal this show has provided us to date. This week, we come off the high of Angela's Nostalgia-fueled trip, and we unravel the mysteries of Angela's past in Vietnam. Jeff and Derek explore the latest chapter in HBO's Watchmen saga.

Episode 7: “An Almost Religious Awe”
If you thought Watchmen would take a step back after last week’s turning point of an episode, you would be wrong. Episode 7, sees the biggest moment of the series so far, as the truth behind Dr. Manhattan is finally revealed.
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The sixth episode, titled "This Extraordinary Being," is not only the single best entry of HBO's Watchmen so far, but one the best episodes of television that 2019 has to offer. Period. This week, we dive into Angela's Nostalgia-fueled trip down memory lane, and we finally uncover the truth behind Will Reeves.

Episode 6: “This Extraordinary Being”
Watchmen reaches a turning point with its best episode yet, and one of the best episodes of 2019 TV. Full stop. Angela uncovers her grandfather’s hidden past as we trace the life and career of the first costumed adventurer, Hooded Justice.
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The fifth episode, titled "Little Fear of Lightning," opens with an amazing sequence and carries that momentum into a wonderful character study of the fan favorite character, Looking Glass. Jeff and Derek explore the latest chapter in HBO's Watchmen saga.

Episode 5: “Little Fear of Lightning”
Big reveals in a big episode as the spotlight shifts to Wade Tillman, aka Looking Glass. All of our theories in past episodes come home to roost in one of Watchmen’s best episodes so far.
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The fourth episode, titled "If you Don't Like My Story, Write Your Own," introduces a fascinating new character to the Watchmen lore. Join us as we discuss what her introduction could mean for the story and the other characters. Jeff and Derek explore the latest chapter in HBO's Watchmen saga.

Episode 4: “If You Don’t Like My Story, Write Your Own”
A new player emerges in the Watchmen arena. This week, Derek and Jeff dive deep into the mysterious motivations of Lady Trieu and the episode’s themes of colonialism and Western encroachment.
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The third episode, titled "She Was Killed By Space Junk," is a fascinating character study of a new character introduce into the show but a character many are familiar with from the graphic noel. Jeff is back this week and is joined by Derek as they explore the latest chapter in HBO's Watchmen saga.

Episode 3: “She Was Killed by Space Junk”
Derek and Jeff shine the spotlight on the inimitable Jean Smart and her portrayal of Laurie Blake. Elsewhere in the episode, shades of Will’s “vast and insidious” conspiracy are unfurling as Joe Keene, Jr.’s history with the Klan is revealed.
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The second episode, titled "Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship," continues the breakneck pace of the pilot in introducing new mysteries and intriguing plot developments. Jeff is briefly away this week to tend to the birth of his first child, so join Derek and special guest Amir Touray as they explore the next chapter in HBO's Watchmen saga.

Episode 2: “Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship”
Jeff is briefly away this week to tend to the birth of his first child, so join Derek and special guest Amir Touray as they explore the next chapter in HBO's Watchmen saga: “Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship.”
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The series premiere of HBO's Watchmen is finally here! The first episode, titled "It's Summer and We're Running Out of Ice," is a complicated beast of a television episode with lots to dissect and analyze. Join Derek and Jeff as they unpack the dense introduction to the world of Damon Lindelof's Watchmen.

Episode 1: “It’s Summer and We’re Running Out of Ice”
The series premiere of HBO’s Watchmen is finally here! A complicated beast of a television episode with lots to dissect and analyze, join Derek and Jeff as they unpack the dense introduction to the world of Damon Lindelof's Watchmen.
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Prologue Episodes

This is the final prologue episode of the "Who Watches the Watchmen?" podcast, hosted by Derek Wong and Jeff Zhang. What is discussed in this week's episode may ultimately not bear any weight on the new HBO series but we found it important to explore Zack Snyder's attempt at adapting the graphic novel.

Prologue: Zack Snyder and the Movie Adaptation
Our final prologue episode, this week we delve into Zack Snyder’s 2009 film adaptation of Watchmen: The good, the bad, and the ugly. We take a brief look at Snyder’s filmography and his directorial style, and whether Watchmen was a successful retelling of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ work.

This is the second prologue episode of the "Who Watches the Watchmen?" podcast, hosted by Derek Wong and Jeff Zhang. This episode serves as a primer on Alan Moore, diving into his body of work and his influence on the comics and popular culture zeitgeist.

Prologue: Alan Moore and the Themes of Watchmen
This episode serves as a primer on Alan Moore, diving into his body of work and his influence on the comics and popular culture zeitgeist. Also, we provide a general overview of the original graphic novel and analyze its themes and importance.

This is the first prologue episode of the "Who Watches the Watchmen?" podcast, hosted by Derek Wong and Jeff Zhang. With three weeks to go before its first episode, we wanted to get situated with our first prologue episode, one in which we discuss the creator behind the show - Damon Lindelof - and our own expectations for the series.

Prologue: Damon Lindelof, Expectations, and Trailers
With three weeks to go before its first episode, we wanted to get situated with our first prologue episode, one in which we discuss the creator behind the show - Damon Lindelof - and our own expectations for the series.