Watchmen: The Motion Comic (2008–2009)

Name: Watchmen: The Motion Comic
Genre: Drama, Action, Science-Fiction

TV ShowEnded

hbo maxDrama, Action, Science-Fiction1 season, 12 episodes

Watchmen: The Motion Comic highlights

Plot

An outlaw superhero's investigation of a possible conspiracy against his colleagues changes all their lives even as evidence builds toward a horrific conclusion.

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01Chapter I - At Midnight, All the Agents...S01E01 · 7.5A murder takes place in New York City. "The Comedian," a former costumed crime fighter, was thrown out the window of a skyscraper. This event triggers an investigation that rounds up many of The Comedian's former superhero allies, who are now banned from carrying out any acts of "justice."
02Chapter II - Absent FriendsS01E02 · 7.5This chapter is set against The Comedian’s funeral where Silk Spectre recalls her horrific assault at the hands of The Comedian and while Nite Owl and Dr. Manhattan recount their own experiences that reveal The Comedian to have been a larger-than-life enigma: a hero and a villain in one costume.
03Chapter V - Fearful SymmetryS01E05 · 7.4Rorschach continues his investigation into the murder of The Comedian as another former costumed hero, Ozymandias, is attacked and almost killed. But when Rorschach follows up a lead at a retired super villian’s apartment, he is caught by the police and has his face revealed for the first time.

Episodes by season

Season0112Episodes2008–09Aired 6.5Season avg

S01E01Season's bestChapter I - At Midnight, All the Agents...July 17, 2008 7.5A murder takes place in New York City. "The Comedian," a former costumed crime fighter, was thrown out the window of a skyscraper. This ev
S01E02Chapter II - Absent FriendsOctober 6, 2008 7.5This chapter is set against The Comedian’s funeral where Silk Spectre recalls her horrific assault at the hands of The Comedian and while Ni
S01E03Chapter III - The Judge of All the EarthOctober 20, 2008 5.9As the world braces for what could be a doomsday scenario between the U.S. and Russia, Laurie leaves Dr. Manhattan and goes to Dan for conso
S01E04Chapter IV - WatchmakerNovember 3, 2008 5.9During his self-exile on Mars, Dr. Manhattan recalls his youth as Jon Osterman, son of a watchmaker who forced him into a career in nuclear
S01E05Chapter V - Fearful SymmetryNovember 17, 2008 7.4Rorschach continues his investigation into the murder of The Comedian as another former costumed hero, Ozymandias, is attacked and almost ki
S01E06Chapter VI - The Abyss Gazes AlsoDecember 1, 2008 7.2As Rorschach, whose real name is revealed to be Walter Kovacs, gets acclimated to life inside a federal prison, the details of his childhood
S01E07Chapter VII - A Brother To DragonsDecember 15, 2008 5.3A depressed Dan gives Laurie a tour of his basement and all of his old crime fighting equipment. Later, Dan tires to make love to Laurie but
S01E08Chapter VIII - Old GhostsDecember 29, 2008 7.2Laurie and Dan start putting together pieces of a conspiracy that leads them to the decision to go break Rorschach out of prison. When they
S01E09Chapter IX - The Darkness of Mere BeingJanuary 12, 2009 6.4Dr. Manhattan takes Laurie to Mars, and embarks on a journey back through time, reliving the events of Laurie’s past in order to find clues
S01E10Chapter X - Two Riders Were Approaching...January 26, 2009 7.0As Russian tanks mass along the East German border, President Nixon and Vice President Ford head deep inside a government emergency bunker.
S01E11Chapter XI - Look On My Works, Ye Mighty...February 9, 2009 5.2As Rorschach and Nite-Owl approach Veidt’s Antarctic retreat, they discuss whether or not their old crime fighting partner would actually wa
S01E12Chapter XII - A Stronger Loving WorldFebruary 23, 2009 5.1Midnight, November 2, 1985. Most of New York City has been devastated by the psychic trauma caused by the instant death of Ozymandias’ telep

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Tom StechschulteNarrator

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