In honor of Juneteenth and as an expansion of their ongoing efforts to highlight Black experiences, HBO will make the full nine-episode run of acclaimed comic drama Watchmen available for free beginning Friday, June 19th and extending through Sunday, June 21st. The series will be up for viewing on HBO.com and Free On Demand, with a marathon on HBO and HBO Latino also planned.
Listed below are the titles and descriptions of each Watchmen episode, as well as when they’ll air during the cabler’s Juneteenth marathon.
1:00 p.m. – “It’s Summer and We’re Running Out of Ice”
Police conceal their identities behind masks in an alternate America to protect themselves from a terrorist organization, but 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.
2:03 p.m. – “Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship”
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.
2:58 p.m. – “She Was Killed by Space Junk”
FBI agent Laurie Blake heads to Tulsa to take over the recent murder investigation following a late-night visit from the senator who authored Masked Policing Legislation in Oklahoma. Meanwhile, the Lord of the Manor receives a harshly worded letter and responds accordingly.
3:51 p.m. – “If You Don’t Like My Story, Write Your Own”
Reclusive trillionaire Lady Trieu finally enters the stage with a mysterious offer. With Blake getting closer to the truth of her cover-up, Angela enlists Looking Glass for help. Meanwhile, The Lord trains two new servants.
4:43 p.m. – “Little Fear of Lightning”
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.
5:43 p.m. – “This Extraordinary Being”
Under the influence of Nostalgia, Angela gets an intimate account of her grandfather’s journey.
6:44 p.m. – “An Almost Religious Awe”
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.
7:42 p.m. – “A God Walks into a Bar”
Angela’s mysterious past in Vietnam is at last revealed.
8:45 p.m. – “See How They Fly”
Everything ends—for real this time.
