The Watcher is a Netflix series produced by Ryan Murphy, packed with suspense. If you found The Watcher thrilling, you shouldn’t miss out on these similar shows.
In 2022, Netflix surprised viewers with the mystery hit The Watcher. The story follows a couple who are harassed by a sinister stalker, sending them disturbing messages that prevent them from enjoying life in their dream home. The second season is on the way – until then, you can pass the time with these similar series.
The Lørenskog Disappearance
This Norwegian mini-series is also based on true events. On October 31, 2018, billionaire Anne-Elisabeth Hagen vanished without a trace from her home in Lørenskog, near Oslo. The police immediately launch an investigation to uncover the details behind her kidnapping. Even her own husband falls under suspicion.
Seven Seconds
When a 15-year-old African American boy dies in Jersey City, the police cover it up, sparking an intense search for the truth. “Seven Seconds” is a gripping Netflix drama by Veena Sud, based on the Russian film The Major. Starring Clare-Hope Ashitey and Beau Knapp.
Hold Tight
Teenager Adam Barczyk starts acting strange after the death of his friend. Was it suicide or murder? Shortly after, Adam disappears, turning the previously peaceful life of his affluent family in a Warsaw suburb upside down. His parents face the terrifying question: What happened to their son?
You
You introduces us to Joe Goldberg, a brilliant bookstore manager who uses the digital tools of the 21st century to make the woman of his dreams, aspiring author Beck, fall for him. Through the internet and social networks, he learns intimate details about her and uses them to get closer. But what starts as a harmless flirtation soon turns into obsession.
A Friend of the Family
A dark series similar to The Watcher. A Friend of the Family centers on the Broberg family, whose daughter Jan was kidnapped multiple times over the years by a charismatic and obsessive “friend” of the family. The Brobergs, deeply rooted in their faith and community, were unprepared for their neighbor’s manipulations, which even led to their daughter turning against them.