The Watcher is a ridiculous mystery thriller that doesn't really pay off in the end, but is a fun ride nonetheless. Created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan for Netflix, the series is loosely based on a true story as reported by New York magazine's website, "The Cut." The series follows a married couple who, after moving into their dream home in a New Jersey suburb of New York City, are harassed by creepy letters signed by a stalker who goes by the pseudonym "The Watcher". The tangled web of mystery that follows gives the audience whiplash from the number of suspects who at one point or another could have been the watcher. The problems with the series are that there were simply too many twists for the sake of twists. By the end of the series it was ridiculous. The whole series could have benefited from being a couple of episodes shorter I think. That would eliminated some of the more eye roll worthy surprises. That being said, the series benefited from strong lead actors who gave great performances. It's a compelling and suspenseful thriller worth a binge watch on a rainy day.
Review of The Watcher
