HBO Max Is Back (Though It Never Really Left) and Four Lessons Learned From ‘Andor’

HBO Max Is Back (Though It Never Really Left) and Four Lessons Learned From ‘Andor’

The Watch · 2025-05-15

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Max will be changing its name back to HBO Max and what the news says about the streaming industry at large (1:00). Then they talk about the success of ‘Andor’ and what lessons can be learned from the show (29:06). Finally, they discuss the latest episode of ‘The Last of Us’ (1:00:14).

Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald

Producer: Kaya McMullen

Video Production and Editing: Jon Jones


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Every week, The Ringer's Andy Greenwald and Chris Ryan -- longtime friends and pop culture addicts -- break down the latest in TV, movies, and music.

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