HBO's Watchmen TV Show: Everything We Know So Far

9. It's A Brand New Story

After the initial announcement of a Watchmen series, it was largely assumed that it would be another adaptation of the comics. But this is not the case. Damon Lindelof has taken the bold venture of creating a brand new story, using the original comics as a blueprint upon which he can add his own designs. In his own words, the original twelve issues of the Watchmen are 'Old Testament,' and the upcoming series will serve as a brand new segment to the sacred Watchmen mythology.

Though the actual story has not been revealed, it is probably safe to assume that the series is set after the comics, and therefore in the aftermath of Ozymandias' hellish culling of mankind. In this regard, the events of Zack Synder's 2009 movie will be fully non-applicable.

Lindelof also promises an eclectic mix of old characters and new. As the trailer hints, there appear to be an array of fresh people, with at least two, er sort of, familiar faces packed into the roster as well.