TV Series2023–present · 1 season · 10 episodes · Returning

The Watchful Eye

Name: The Watchful Eye
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Cast: Mariel Molino, Warren Christie, Kelly Bishop, Amy Acker, Jon Ecker

Taste attributes: dramamysterymonster/alien/supernaturalthrillerfresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginaryintricateenclosedemotive & stirringcomplex relationshiprescue/escape/jeopardysolving the riddle/not as it seems

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"More than meets the lie."

Boxlist takeHeightened and intricate: a serious mystery series, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like puzzles over plain sailing.

Taste details

Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score

Quality rating

7.2 /10

TMDB · 30 votes

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Where to watch

Streaming data: JustWatch

Season

Season 1

· 2023 · 10 episodes

Episodes (10)

1Hen in the Fox House30 Jan 2023
A young woman is thrust into the world of old money and deadly secrets after accepting a nanny job from a handsome widower.
2Hide and Seek30 Jan 2023
While bonding with the other nannies, Elena learns that the Wards' previous nanny vanished without warning. Elena continues her search of The Greybourne and discovers a shocking truth.
3The Nanny Who Knew Too Much6 Feb 2023
Elena snoops around Tory’s apartment while helping Darcy and Bennett, which leads to an unexpected discovery in the secret room. Elena is rattled by a surprise call from her past.
4The Nanny Vanishes13 Feb 2023
Elena becomes paranoid that she’s constantly being watched. Ginny and Elena bond while cleaning out Allie’s closet. Elena confronts her past.
5Stairway to Eleven20 Feb 2023
On Allie’s birthday, Tory, Matthew, and Jasper try to find the best way to confront their grief and honor her memory. Elena discovers someone she trusts is lying to her.
6Save New York27 Feb 2023
Elena sneaks into a masquerade ball hosted by the Greybournes. Roman searches Mrs. Ivey’s apartment. Ginny confronts Elena about her identity.
7Out Like a Light6 Mar 2023
A blackout at The Greybourne traps Elena, Roman, Bennet, Ginny and Kim in the attic. Tory and Matthew grow closer. Alex makes a disturbing connection.
8Spellbound13 Mar 2023
Elena makes a big decision about her future, and a shocking revelation about Jocelyn’s history at The Greybourne is revealed.
9The Serpent's Tooth20 Mar 2023
Elena’s cover is threatened when someone from her past unexpectedly shows up at The Greybourne.
10Hale Fellow Well Met27 Mar 2023
In the season finale, alliances are tested, and new ones are formed. The Greybourne will never be the same after a tidal wave of truth finally comes out.

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What lines up

Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it
Weightiness: Weighty / heavy, just how this profile likes it
Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it

What might not click

Realism: Imaginary world, where this profile leans balanced realism

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Synopsis

Elena Santos, a young woman with a complicated past, maneuvers her way into working as a live-in nanny for an affluent family in Manhattan. She quickly learns that everyone in the mysterious building has deadly secrets and ulterior motives. What they don't know, however, is that Elena has some shocking secrets of her own.

Synopsis: TMDB