The Watcher is a delightful genre-straddler of a series. Think The Burbs meets American Crime Story meets The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window. It's equal parts kitsch, mystery, and comedy/drama. If you are a fan of Ryan Murphy, there's a good chance you will like The Watcher's off-kilter brand of mystery. Our first clue this is not your run-of-the-mill mystery story is its well-known cast of comedic character actors. Legends like Margo Martindale, Richard Kind, Noma Dumezweni, and Jennifer Coolidge cloud the narrative with their special brand of subtle humor and talent for ambiguity. Honorable mention goes to Mia Farrow, who, as a horror legend herself, feels purposefully out of place in the story as the quirky, Wednesday Addams-esque neighborhood historian.
Lead actors Bobby Cannavale and the criminally underrated Naomi Watts round out the main cast, leaving the viewer feeling understandably bewildered at the chaos surrounding the series' two main protagonists. Because this is based on a true story, there is a sense of unease that pervades as you try to figure out what's happening. I held off on reading the story this was based on in order to suspend disbelief, and I'm glad I did. The Watcher is not a perfect series, but that's part of its charm. I watched all seven episodes in one beautiful fall afternoon. It's the perfect cozy mystery for a relaxing weekend.
Lead actors Bobby Cannavale and the criminally underrated Naomi Watts round out the main cast, leaving the viewer feeling understandably bewildered at the chaos surrounding the series' two main protagonists. Because this is based on a true story, there is a sense of unease that pervades as you try to figure out what's happening. I held off on reading the story this was based on in order to suspend disbelief, and I'm glad I did. The Watcher is not a perfect series, but that's part of its charm. I watched all seven episodes in one beautiful fall afternoon. It's the perfect cozy mystery for a relaxing weekend.