Netflix has officially renewed the thriller series “Welcome to the Neighborhood” (The Watcher) for season 2.
Unfortunately, it has not been confirmed whether the next cycle will serve as a continuation of the original plot or tell a new story – following an anthological path like “Dahmer: An American Cannibal”, another Ryan Murphy series that has been renewed. for TWO others. seasons that will focus on new serial killers.
“Audiences are obsessed with ‘Dahmer’ and ‘Welcome to the Neighborhood,'” said Bela Bajaria, Netflix president of Global TV. “The creative team of Ryan Murphy, Ian Brennan and Eric Newman have created stories that have captivated viewers around the world. The strength of these shows is a reflection of Ryan’s voice in creating ratings phenomena, and we look forward to continuing to tell stories in both universes.
Following the record-breaking success of DAHMER – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan will create two more episodes that will focus on other monster figures that have impacted society.
The second season of The Watcher has also been lit! pic.twitter.com/NmFdj6soJj
— Netflix (@netflix) November 7, 2022
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Naomi Watts, Bobby Cannavale and Jennifer Coolidge star.
In the plot inspired by a true story, the Brannock family’s dream of living in the perfect house quickly turns into a real nightmare when they start to receive scary letters from a stalker. This is only the beginning of everything that will follow after the dark secrets of the neighborhood are revealed.
Ian Brennan (“Glee”) will co-create the series and serve as producer alongside Murphy.
The series is inspired by a disturbing real case that took place in New Jersey. A couple bought a house in 2014 for nearly $1.4million but were forced to give up their new home because of chilling letters from the Observer, who claimed they had ‘watched’ the house for decades. “I am the Observer. Give me your young blood,” one of the notes read. The family put the house back on the market. It was not sold, but they managed to rent it out. In 2017, the tenant also received a disturbing letter from the Observer, threatening his life. The house sold in 2019 for $959,000. The identity of the Observer remains a mystery to this day.