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The Watcher

The Watcher

Based on the shocking true story.

20227.11 Season7 EpisodesEnded

Overview

A family moves into their suburban dream home, only to discover they've inherited a nightmare.

Created by Paris Barclay
Written by Reeves Wiedeman
Produced by Lou Eyrich, Todd Kubrak, Kip Myers
NetworksNetflix

Top Cast

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts

Nora Brannock

Bobby Cannavale

Bobby Cannavale

Dean Brannock

Isabel Gravitt

Isabel Gravitt

Ellie Brannock

Luke David Blumm

Luke David Blumm

Carter Brannock

Jennifer Coolidge

Jennifer Coolidge

Karen Calhoun

Margo Martindale

Margo Martindale

Mo

Richard Kind

Richard Kind

Mitch

Mia Farrow

Mia Farrow

Pearl Winslow

Terry Kinney

Terry Kinney

Jasper Winslow

Christopher McDonald

Christopher McDonald

Rourke Chamberland

Themes & Keywords

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About The Watcher

The Watcher is a drama, mystery series that first aired in 2022 exploring themes of based on true story, mysterious letter, mysterious, based on magazine, newspaper or article, secret. Created by Paris Barclay, it stars Naomi Watts, Bobby Cannavale, Isabel Gravitt. A family moves into their suburban dream home, only to discover they've inherited a nightmare.

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