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The Watch

TV·2021–2021·BBC America·Drama, Comedy, Fantasy·1h·6.6·Created by Simon Allen

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Inspired by the characters created by Sir Terry Pratchett's famous "Discworld" novels, The Watch follows an unlikely group of misfits, The City Watch, who are forced to find the guts to save the world, surprising even themselves in the process. The comedic yet thrilling series pits trolls, werewolves, wizards and other improbable heroes against an evil plot to resurrect a great dragon which would lead to the destruction of life as they know it.

Cast

Richard DormerRichard DormerCaptain Sam VimesLara RossiLara RossiLady Sybil RamkinMarama CorlettMarama CorlettCorporal Angua von UberwaldAdam HugillAdam HugillConstable Carrot IronfounderssonJoni Ayton-KentJoni Ayton-KentConstable CheerySamuel AdewunmiSamuel AdewunmiCarcer DunBianca Simone MannieBianca Simone MannieWonse

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