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More than that, though, it knows what obsesses you.

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This is an addictive work of television that invites us to examine our own frivolous, sometimes dangerous addictions.

The Broadduses, the couple who actually went through this traumatic experience, never moved into 657 Boulevard.

Within the context ofThe Watcher, I really do mean that as a compliment.

It helps, too, that the cast is so fully committed.

Cannavale and Watts are not shy about leaning into their characters less attractive qualities.

She regularly delivers hilarious lines Butcher-block countertops?

Are you turning your house into a delicatessen?

UnlikeDahmeror much ofAmerican Horror Story, this Murphy project doesnt overdo it with the gore.

This is a work of psychological horror, pretty much full stop.

Murphy & Co. couple that vibe with an obvious desire to capture the zeitgeist of the COVID era.

But that also feels weirdly appropriate.The Watcheris a series about how it feels when nothing makes sense anymore.

Regardless of where you live, weve all been there.

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