Watchmen: Season 1

2019 · 9 episodes · ★ 7.3

What Season 1 of Watchmen

Covers events in an alternate 2019 universe where masked vigilantes, heroes and villains are common. The story explores the impact of racism, particularly during the Black Wall Street massacre in Tulsa in 1921.

9episodes

Oct 20, 2019aired

Dec 15, 2019final episode

8.8 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 It's Summer and We're Running Out of Ice
Oct 20, 2019 · 61 min · ★ 6.8
In an alternate America where police conceal their identities behind masks to protect themselves from a terrorist organization, Detective Angela Abar investigates the attempted murder of a fellow officer under the guidance of her friend and Chief, Judd Crawford. Meanwhile, the Lord of a Country Estate receives an anniversary gift from his loyal servants.
Directing: Nicole Kassell · Writing: Damon Lindelof · Starring: Jacob Ming-Trent, Andrew Howard, Tim Blake Nelson, Don Johnson
1x02 Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship
Oct 27, 2019 · 55 min · ★ 6.6
As Angela relives haunting memories of an attack on her family, she detains a mysterious man who claims responsibility for Tulsa’s most recent murder. Elsewhere, an original play is performed for an audience of one.
Directing: Nicole Kassell · Writing: Nick Cuse, Damon Lindelof · Starring: Andrew Howard, Tim Blake Nelson, Don Johnson, Jim Beaver
1x03 She Was Killed by Space Junk
Nov 3, 2019 · 53 min · ★ 7.2
Following a late-night visit from the senator who authored Masked Policing Legislation in Oklahoma, FBI agent Laurie Blake heads to Tulsa to take over the recent murder investigation. The Lord of The Manor receives a harshly worded letter and responds accordingly.
Directing: Stephen Williams · Writing: Lila Byock, Damon Lindelof · Starring: Andrew Howard, Lee Tergesen, David Andrews, Brook Todd
1x04 If You Don't Like My Story, Write Your Own
Nov 10, 2019 · 52 min · ★ 6.8
Reclusive trillionaire Lady Trieu finally enters the stage with a mysterious offer. With Blake getting closer to the truth of her coverup, Angela enlists Looking Glass for help. Meanwhile, The Lord trains two new servants.
Directing: Andrij Parekh · Writing: Christal Henry, Damon Lindelof · Starring: Jacob Ming-Trent, Andrew Howard, Hong Chau, Danny Boyd Jr.
1x05 Little Fear of Lightning
Nov 17, 2019 · 60 min · ★ 7.3
The origin story of Looking Glass is at last revealed, as is the truth behind the greatest hoax in American history. Far away, The Smartest Man In The World plots a daring escape.
Directing: Steph Green · Writing: Carly Wray, Damon Lindelof · Starring: Jacob Ming-Trent, Andrew Howard, Paula Malcomson, Steve Coulter
1x06 This Extraordinary Being
Nov 24, 2019 · 61 min · ★ 7.9
Deep under the influence of Nostalgia, Angela gets a firsthand account of her grandfather’s journey.
Directing: Stephen Williams · Writing: Cord Jefferson, Damon Lindelof · Starring: Don Johnson, Hong Chau, Jake McDorman, Glenn Fleshler
1x07 An Almost Religious Awe
Dec 1, 2019 · 58 min · ★ 7.7
Under Lady Trieu's care, Angela undergoes an unconventional treatment while Agent Blake chases down a lead. Elsewhere, The Smartest Man in The World delivers a stunning defense of his past actions.
Directing: David Semel · Writing: Claire Kiechel, Stacy Osei-Kuffour · Starring: Andrew Howard, Don Johnson, Hong Chau, Dustin Ingram
1x08 A God Walks into Abar
Dec 8, 2019 · 63 min · ★ 8.1
Angela's mysterious past in Vietnam is at last revealed.
Directing: Nicole Kassell · Writing: Jeff Jensen, Damon Lindelof · Starring: Phillip Trieu, Darrell Snedeger, Zak Rothera-Oxley, Anatole Taubman
1x09 See How They Fly Season Finale
Dec 15, 2019 · 67 min · ★ 7.6
Everything ends. For real this time.
Directing: Frederick E. O. Toye · Writing: Nick Cuse, Damon Lindelof · Starring: Andrew Howard, Tim Blake Nelson, Hong Chau, Frances Fisher