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The Watcher

2022 – nowShow1 season7 episodesTV-MA

DramaMystery
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic544.8Rotten Tomatoes54%36%
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic544.8Rotten Tomatoes54%36%

Summary

Ominous letters. Strange neighbors. Sinister threats. A family moves into their suburban dream home, only to discover they've inherited a nightmare.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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The Watcher episodes

1 season · 7 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Welcome, Friends, 7.1
  2. S1 E2 Blood Sacrifice, 7.2
  3. S1 E3 Götterdämmerung, 7.3
  4. S1 E4 Someone to Watch Over Me, 7.2
  5. S1 E5 Occam's Razor, 7.3
  6. S1 E6 The Gloaming, 6.9
  7. S1 E7 Haunting, 6.2

Cast

20 of 20 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ryan Murphy, Jennifer Lynch, Paris Barclay
Written by
Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy, Reilly Smith
Produced by
Kip Davis Myers, Danielle Wang, Todd Kubrak
Music by
Morgan Kibby, David Klotz

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 13, 2022 · October 13, 2022 · Still running

First aired
October 13, 2022
Latest episode
October 13, 2022
Status
Still running
Length
1 season · 7 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Costume Porn, Take That!, The Alcoholic +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Watcher?"

Questions about The Watcher

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Watcher?

Netflix

In the United States, The Watcher streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is The Watcher worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 54%, and Metacritic 54).

Will I feel good after watching The Watcher?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 5 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will The Watcher scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

What tropes does The Watcher use?

Costume PornTake That!The AlcoholicNothing Is ScarierNo SympathyThe ConspiracyBoyfriend-Blocking DadMistaken for RacistCrazy Jealous GuyEvil Is PettyTeacher/Student RomanceJailbait Tabooand 33 more

TV Tropes lists 45 tropes for it, including Costume Porn, Take That!, and The Alcoholic.