Plot Synopsis

Inspired by the true story of the infamous "Watcher" house in New Jersey, THE WATCHER is a seven-episode drama series that centers on the Brannock family, who move into what was supposed to be their suburban dream home -- but it quickly becomes a living hell. Dean and Nora Brannock just purchased their dream home in the idyllic suburb of Westfield, New Jersey, but after putting all of their savings into closing the deal they soon realize the neighborhood is less than welcoming. There's a kooky older woman named Pearl and her brother Jasper, who sneaks into the Brannock's house and hides in their dumbwaiter. There's Karen, the realtor and an old acquaintance of Nora's, who makes them feel like they don't really belong, and nosy neighbors Mitch and Mo, who don't seem to understand property lines. Their icy welcome quickly turns into a full-blown living hell when ominous letters from someone calling themself "The Watcher" start arriving, terrorizing the Brannocks to their breaking point as the neighborhood's sinister secrets come spilling out. Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan, THE WATCHER premiered on Thursday, October 13, 2022 on Netflix, as the streaming service released all seven episodes about this true story, which was also featured in the article by Reeves Wiedeman.