Naomi Watts Offers Disappointing Update on The Watcher Season 2

[Music] Naomi what shares disappointing news about the Watcher season 2 fans of Netflix's ther The Watcher might be in for a disappointment as star Naomi whats recently provided an update that suggests the show's future is uncertain while she stopped short of confirming its cancellation her comments hint that the highly anticipated it second season might be further away than expected The Watcher a series created by Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan made its debut in 2022 initially the show garnered solid reviews but those scores quickly slipped currently sitting in a 56% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.5/10 on IMDb the series experienced a lukor reception despite its strong start nonetheless Netflix renewed The Watcher for a second season not long after its Premiere however after Ryan Murphy's contract with Netflix came to an end news about the show's future went cold Murphy has since moved onto a new deal with Hulu focusing on his upcoming legal drama alls Fair during this transition updates on the Watcher season 2 have been sparse Watts who starred as Nora branck in the series gave a less than promising response when asked about the potential continuation during a recent interview with entertainment weekly at the Toronto International Film Festival when pressed for any new information about The Watcher s second season Watts admitted I don't have one if there is one I wish I could it was so fun right I don't have an update I'm afraid months ago she also hinted that her return to the show might be in question saying to be honest we left the house so I don't know if we'll be coming back I don't know what the plan is there so I can't give you a straight answer I'm afraid # is shift and focus while what seemed to enjoy her time on the Watcher she is now focused on her latest film the friend where she Stars alongside a Great Dane in the film she plays a novelist who inherits the dog after a friend passes away this quirky heartfelt project appears to be her main priority at the moment for those holding out hope for the Watcher season 2 The Future looks m especially considering Murphy's departure from Netflix without him at the helm it's unclear how or if the series will move forward hash will The Watcher continue without the branic one possibility floating around is that the Watcher might continue with a new storyline potentially without the branck family the show left off with Nora and Dean branck play by watts and Bobby canaville finally leading their ill- fated home in New Jersey after being terrorized by the mysterious Watcher the premise of the series is based on a true story which follows Derek and Maria brus or real life couple who endured years of unsettling threats from an unknown stalker after moving into their new home in 2014 they eventually sold the house in 2019 after receiving multiple ominous letters in the Watcher Murphy added his own twist to the tale introducing the character John graph based on notorious New Jersey serial killer John list list who murdered his family in their home became an eerie parallel to the unsettling events that haunted the branic in the show # a strong start Fizzles out despite its fascinating premise The Watcher didn't quite live up to the hype over time critics noted that while it tackled the usual Ryan Murphy themes such as the disintegration of the perfect American Family it didn't have the same impact as some of his previous hits still the show had its moment especially thanks to strong performances from watts and canaville who brought intensity and vulnerability to their roles as a couple unraveling under the pressure of an unseen threat for many fans The Watcher was a thrilling exploration of paranoia Suburbia and the Darkness that lurks beneath the surface of seemingly idyllic lives the idea that the branic might not return for season 2 is a letdown for viewers who became invested in their story # a question of time timing the timing of The Watcher s renewal shortly after its debut indicated that Netflix had faith in the show however with Murphy now shifting his Focus to Hulu projects and Watts providing vague responses about the future the excitement around the second season has dwindled Netflix has yet to provide any substantial updates leaving fans wondering whether the story will continue in any capacity # is there hope while wats comments don't Inspire confidence it's not entirely out of the question that the Watcher could return in some form Netflix may choose to continue the Anthology format with a new cast and storyline much like what's been done with American Horror Story another Murphy brainchild alternatively the streamer could surprise viewers by bringing the branic back for another round of psychological suspense in the end the future of the Watcher remains a mystery fans will have to stay tuned to see if the series gets a second life or if it will be one of many shows lost in the shuffle of streaming service negotiations and creative shifts for now all we know is that Naomi whats doesn't have any updates and The Watcher may still be lurking in the shadows waiting for the right moment to return