It’s Official: ‘The Watcher’ Season 2 Is Coming to Netflix—Here’s What We Know

1. Is The Watcher Returning for Season 2?

It sure is. In November 2022, Netflix announced on social media that it ordered a second season of the show.

Per Variety, Bela Bajaria (Netflix's head of global TV) said in a statement, "Audiences can't take their eyes off Monster and The Watcher. The creative team of Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan on Monster along with Eric Newman on The Watcher are masterful storytellers who captivated audiences all over the world. The back-to-back force of these two series is due to Ryan's distinct original voice which created cultural sensations and we are thrilled to continue telling stories in the Monster and Watcher universes."

2. What Is the Plot for Season 2?

In case you need a refresher, season one concludes with the Brannocks selling their renovated home to get away from the terrifying stalker. The person’s identity remains unknown, and at the very end of the episode, the realtor is terrified after having a personal run-in with the self-proclaimed “Watcher.” 

The creators have yet to reveal what season two will be about, but if it continues with the same story line as season one, the series will likely follow the same family as they attempt to move on and get a fresh start.

3. Who Is in the Cast of The Watcher Season 2? 

Casting details haven’t been confirmed yet, but if season two resumes from where season one left off, the main cast will likely return. This includes Naomi Watts as Nora, Bobby Cannavale as Dean, Isabel Gravitt as Ellie, Luke David Blumm as Carter, Jennifer Coolidge as Karen, Margo Martindale as Maureen/Mo, Richard Kind as Mitch, Mia Farrow as Pearl and Terry Kinney as Jasper.

Coolidge, a standout performer on the series, told EW that she hasn’t been called to reprise her role just yet, but she’s definitely interested in returning. She said, "I wonder if they will call Karen back. I would definitely go if they offer, if they ask me.”

Although her character’s final scene suggests that Karen didn’t fare well, Coolidge still hopes that the realtor can make a comeback. She continued, "I wanted to tell Ryan that Karen can run much faster. I hope she's back." Honestly, same.

4. When Will The Watcher Season 2 Premiere? 

Netflix hasn’t confirmed a premiere date for season two, but since the renewal was announced in November 2022, we’re guessing it’ll be a while before fans get to catch up with the Brannocks. Season one was released on October 13, 2022, so it’s possible that the second season will follow suit and premiere in October 2023.

5. Is There a Trailer for The Watcher Season 2?

Production hasn’t started on season two because the show was originally planned as a limited series. So, it will be a while before fans get any teasers for the new season. In the meantime, you can enjoy the first season, which is now streaming on Netflix.

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