The Watcher_
"Based on the shocking true story."
A family moves into their suburban dream home, only to discover they've inherited a nightmare.
Created By
Ian Brennan, Ryan Murphy
Network
Netflix
Episodes
7
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
20 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Overview
The Watcher has 1 season with 7 episodes spanning 2022-present.
Rating
The Watcher holds a 7.1/10 rating based on 731 votes.
Year context
The Watcher first aired 4 years ago in 2022.
CAST (13)
Naomi Watts
Nora Brannock
Bobby Cannavale
Dean Brannock
Isabel Gravitt
Ellie Brannock
Luke David Blumm
Carter Brannock
Jennifer Coolidge
Karen Calhoun
Margo Martindale
Mo
Richard Kind
Mitch
Mia Farrow
Pearl Winslow
Terry Kinney
Jasper Winslow
Christopher McDonald
Rourke Chamberland
Noma Dumezweni
Theodora Birch
Joe Mantello
John Graff
Henry Hunter Hall
Dakota
SEASONS (1 season, 7 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
Welcome, Friends
Soon after the Brannock family moves into their dream home, they receive a threatening letter from a mysterious sender - and suffer an unexpected loss.
02
Blood Sacrifice
After hiring a private detective, Dean speaks with a former homeowner who's still shaken by what he endured. Nora and the kids move into a…
03
Götterdämmerung
The pool of suspects shrinks in the wake of neighborhood tragedy. Karen offers Nora a way out. A strange visitor tells Dean about the Fourth…
04
Someone to Watch Over Me
As Dean digs deeper into the house's history, Theodora discovers Dakota's disturbing screen name - and Ellie's secret relationship comes to light.
05
Occam's Razor
Nora thinks Dean wrote the letters to scare her into selling, but a DNA test yields surprising results. Contractors uncover something in the basement.
06
The Gloaming
Dean and Nora find a hidden room where someone's been living. Theodora shares intriguing intel about Roger Kaplan. The family makes a fateful decision.
07
Haunting
Nora urges Dean to move on, but the past continues to haunt him. A shocking confession doesn't add up. Back at the house, keen eyes…
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
7
Episodes
48 min/ep
Per Episode
Returning Series
Status
CREW
Creator
Ian Brennan
Creator
Ryan Murphy
NETWORKS (1)
Netflix
DETAILS
First Aired
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
7
Episode Length
48 min/ep
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (731 votes)
Popularity
5
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Watcher about?
A family moves into their suburban dream home, only to discover they've inherited a nightmare.
Where can I watch The Watcher?
The Watcher is available on Netflix. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does The Watcher have?
The Watcher has 1 season with 7 episodes total.
Who created The Watcher?
The Watcher was created by Ian Brennan and Ryan Murphy.
Who stars in The Watcher?
The cast of The Watcher includes Naomi Watts, Bobby Cannavale, Isabel Gravitt, Luke David Blumm, Jennifer Coolidge.
What is the rating of The Watcher?
The Watcher has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 731 votes on TMDB.
Is The Watcher still running?
The Watcher is currently active with a status of "Returning Series."
GENRES (2)
Drama
Mystery
