Top 10 Things Netflix's The Watcher Got Factually Right & Wrong
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Date: 2023-11-21
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I got many things to ask like how does nobody knows how John look like? I mean a guy killed his entire family including his mom and the police just let it go? They know his name John Graff, is there literally no one to sketch his face? Like John's boss who fired him? And why dahel did that Dakota kid thought hiding a camera in a bedroom without the consent of owners is a good idea? Despite of his intentions, he could have been charged for installing hidden cameras. He's 19 he shouldn't be that dumb. and there were many other plot holes like how often they keep forgetting and ruling out the part that they actually found a Tunnel with proof that someone has been actually living with them. or that these type of letters have also been sent to John and also had the letters as proof with the cops and also to the other house far away.
Idk I feel Netflix could had done better. the actual case is terrifying but Netflix version seems more like parody
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I got many things to ask like how does nobody knows how John look like? I mean a guy killed his entire family including his mom and the police just let it go? They know his name John Graff, is there literally no one to sketch his face? Like John's boss who fired him? And why dahel did that Dakota kid thought hiding a camera in a bedroom without the consent of owners is a good idea? Despite of his intentions, he could have been charged for installing hidden cameras. He's 19 he shouldn't be that dumb. and there were many other plot holes like how often they keep forgetting and ruling out the part that they actually found a Tunnel with proof that someone has been actually living with them. or that these type of letters have also been sent to John and also had the letters as proof with the cops and also to the other house far away.
Idk I feel Netflix could had done better. the actual case is terrifying but Netflix version seems more like parody
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Sandra
I was born and raised in a town next to Westfield. I passed this house many times over the years. The Netflix story line is fictional. The homeowners never moved into the house. The letters were received while the house was being renovated. The prime suspect was the son of the elderly neighbor. He was interviewed by the police but would not admit to writing the letter and the police did not have enough proof/evidence to arrest him. He died in a hospice center in 2020--2 months after his 99 year old mother died, and a few months after the new owners moved in. The former homeowners purchased another home in Westfield under a LLC, so their new address would remain private. The List family, who lived in Westfield and was murdered by their husband/dad/son is buried 1-2 miles from this house. Whitney Houston, her daughter and father are also buried at this cemetery (Fairview Cemetery.
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I was born and raised in a town next to Westfield. I passed this house many times over the years. The Netflix story line is fictional. The homeowners never moved into the house. The letters were received while the house was being renovated. The prime suspect was the son of the elderly neighbor. He was interviewed by the police but would not admit to writing the letter and the police did not have enough proof/evidence to arrest him. He died in a hospice center in 2020--2 months after his 99 year old mother died, and a few months after the new owners moved in. The former homeowners purchased another home in Westfield under a LLC, so their new address would remain private. The List family, who lived in Westfield and was murdered by their husband/dad/son is buried 1-2 miles from this house. Whitney Houston, her daughter and father are also buried at this cemetery (Fairview Cemetery.
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Nikki
It doesnt bother me that it takes liberties with the true story or that it can be really campy at points (casserole mention-- is it purposefully making us think of the parody series The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window. What makes this series bad is the way it has characters tell too much without showing, which makes the show slower and kind of boring for a thriller. Second, why would they dress Dean in a full beige suit if there isn't meaning in the color scheme? Just so many missed opportunities in this show!
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It doesnt bother me that it takes liberties with the true story or that it can be really campy at points (casserole mention-- is it purposefully making us think of the parody series The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window. What makes this series bad is the way it has characters tell too much without showing, which makes the show slower and kind of boring for a thriller. Second, why would they dress Dean in a full beige suit if there isn't meaning in the color scheme? Just so many missed opportunities in this show!
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Cooper
I honestly though it was a great show! Last episode was sort of disappointing but it had me on edge most the time. When I learned the actual story was completely different I was a little upset but I figured it was dramatized. The only part that genuinely bugged me was the tunnel scene. Like you stumbling on a deep tunnel system in your home where someone clearly was living in but then never mention it again? I dont know. Definitely a creative show for Netflix standards but the ending could have been better.
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I honestly though it was a great show! Last episode was sort of disappointing but it had me on edge most the time. When I learned the actual story was completely different I was a little upset but I figured it was dramatized. The only part that genuinely bugged me was the tunnel scene. Like you stumbling on a deep tunnel system in your home where someone clearly was living in but then never mention it again? I dont know. Definitely a creative show for Netflix standards but the ending could have been better.
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Jacob
Im lowkey glad u posted this, cause throughout the first 5 eps I was wondering how much of it is true. I first heard abt it in a MrBallen vid so Ik the basics of the story abt the watcher. But I dont remember if he talked abt Ellie and Dakota getting together, the whole stuff abt that 1 girl getting caught on camera in the bed with the dad while he was asleep yet no other camera catches her in the house
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Im lowkey glad u posted this, cause throughout the first 5 eps I was wondering how much of it is true. I first heard abt it in a MrBallen vid so Ik the basics of the story abt the watcher. But I dont remember if he talked abt Ellie and Dakota getting together, the whole stuff abt that 1 girl getting caught on camera in the bed with the dad while he was asleep yet no other camera catches her in the house
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Julia
This is worth mentioning:
The show is based off of two different stories combined and greatly exaggerated which still makes it technically based off of true events. Its not entirely factual because then it would be considered a documentary, but instead the goal was to make a thriller. Watch it if you want, cuz its still a pretty good thriller.
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This is worth mentioning:
The show is based off of two different stories combined and greatly exaggerated which still makes it technically based off of true events. Its not entirely factual because then it would be considered a documentary, but instead the goal was to make a thriller. Watch it if you want, cuz its still a pretty good thriller.
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Earl
I was so hoping that the tunnels was real and there usually in real old house in the north east used as part of the Underground Railroad I seen in Boston we use to jack up houses and we did one from the 1700s and we got it off the old foundation and they found a tunnel that led to nowhere maybe a house across or it was caved in the GC told me
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I was so hoping that the tunnels was real and there usually in real old house in the north east used as part of the Underground Railroad I seen in Boston we use to jack up houses and we did one from the 1700s and we got it off the old foundation and they found a tunnel that led to nowhere maybe a house across or it was caved in the GC told me
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Gwendolyn
I rememebr this case in real time: THE FAMILY NEVER MOVED IN. They were doing revovations, and received literally 3 creepy letters. It was and still is suspected, they wantedan excuse to not move in, and based on that state's laws, it enabled them out of their contractural debts. There is nothing else going on here
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I rememebr this case in real time: THE FAMILY NEVER MOVED IN. They were doing revovations, and received literally 3 creepy letters. It was and still is suspected, they wantedan excuse to not move in, and based on that state's laws, it enabled them out of their contractural debts. There is nothing else going on here
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bobinchainz
The real story seems like a total bore. Why did they put so much effort in making this boring ass story a show? Out of all the crazy shit that happens in the world they couldnt write some show about something else? I watched this entire show. First few episodes had me hooked. The end sucked
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The real story seems like a total bore. Why did they put so much effort in making this boring ass story a show? Out of all the crazy shit that happens in the world they couldnt write some show about something else? I watched this entire show. First few episodes had me hooked. The end sucked
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Jan
Started episode 1 and stopped when I knew something was probably going to happen to the ferret. Looked up online to see which episode it was going to happen in. Then, I decided to just watch the recap and review of the whole thing so as not to waste 7 hours. I'm glad I did!
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Started episode 1 and stopped when I knew something was probably going to happen to the ferret. Looked up online to see which episode it was going to happen in. Then, I decided to just watch the recap and review of the whole thing so as not to waste 7 hours. I'm glad I did!
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Sade
It was never really meant to be an accurate interpretation of what happened. The series was only inspired by the Watcher case. Oh, btw, I heard on a true crime podcast that the family allowed tenants to break their lease if they felt threatened, no questions asked.
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It was never really meant to be an accurate interpretation of what happened. The series was only inspired by the Watcher case. Oh, btw, I heard on a true crime podcast that the family allowed tenants to break their lease if they felt threatened, no questions asked.
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Chris
I live 3 towns away from Westfield and worked in the town for a short period of time. Its nothing like how its portrayed on the show. Its an incredibly tight knit community, how a beautiful downtown and great parks. If it wasnt so expensive I wouldve moved there
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I live 3 towns away from Westfield and worked in the town for a short period of time. Its nothing like how its portrayed on the show. Its an incredibly tight knit community, how a beautiful downtown and great parks. If it wasnt so expensive I wouldve moved there
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Suzan
Whoever is behind those letters has made illegal threats. It's strange that the police haven't thoroughly investigated this case because of that. Whoever is behind those letters should be held accountable for what they wrote.
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Whoever is behind those letters has made illegal threats. It's strange that the police haven't thoroughly investigated this case because of that. Whoever is behind those letters should be held accountable for what they wrote.
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Vinyl
10 Cameras. Not a 1 pointed anywhere near the mailbox. Show was garbage after the first episode. Didnt need to be 7 episodes. My guess is the actual couple wrote the letters themselves to get out of buying the property.
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10 Cameras. Not a 1 pointed anywhere near the mailbox. Show was garbage after the first episode. Didnt need to be 7 episodes. My guess is the actual couple wrote the letters themselves to get out of buying the property.
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Miranda
I would not be surprised at all if the current new owners of this house suddenly start getting letters specifically BECAUSE of this show lol I imagine people will be dumb enough to do it as a prank.
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I would not be surprised at all if the current new owners of this house suddenly start getting letters specifically BECAUSE of this show lol I imagine people will be dumb enough to do it as a prank.
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Euenie
If the Watcher was never found. Why the FK would A. They make a show about it? B. What is the point in watching it. You wouldn't buy a ticket for a football game and leave at half time.
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If the Watcher was never found. Why the FK would A. They make a show about it? B. What is the point in watching it. You wouldn't buy a ticket for a football game and leave at half time.
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Miranda
Every time the voice of the watcher was heard as the note was read I just couldnt stop thinking how much it sounded like Adam Driver, especially when he was portraying Kylo Ren.
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Every time the voice of the watcher was heard as the note was read I just couldnt stop thinking how much it sounded like Adam Driver, especially when he was portraying Kylo Ren.
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Muse
Ok men heres the thing I get deans point if your to get this letter your job early or left your job altogether any parent will protect their kids altogether!
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Ok men heres the thing I get deans point if your to get this letter your job early or left your job altogether any parent will protect their kids altogether!
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Glenda
I thought the show was dumb. Over done on every level. Why cant anyone make a decent show these days. Just so overdone. The actors werent that good either
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I thought the show was dumb. Over done on every level. Why cant anyone make a decent show these days. Just so overdone. The actors werent that good either
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Leo
I hate it when a show says based on a true story but half of it is made up. It started sort of good but then it got kind of comical at the end and ruined it.
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I hate it when a show says based on a true story but half of it is made up. It started sort of good but then it got kind of comical at the end and ruined it.
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Just
I unfortunately did watch this show and couldn't believe how bad it was. I'm convinced it was supposed to be a parody type show but it just wasn't funny.
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I unfortunately did watch this show and couldn't believe how bad it was. I'm convinced it was supposed to be a parody type show but it just wasn't funny.
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Tango
All I know is that whoever pulled this prank is sitting somewhere laughing their ass off. But unfortunately they can't tell anyone.
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All I know is that whoever pulled this prank is sitting somewhere laughing their ass off. But unfortunately they can't tell anyone.
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Mace
This might be a bit random, but the main guy looks exactly like the married man, Dorothy had an affair with on The Golden Girls!
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This might be a bit random, but the main guy looks exactly like the married man, Dorothy had an affair with on The Golden Girls!
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Cavsome
The board rejected the 2-home-proposal by the developer. Now the neighborhood has company everyday, congratulations! $$
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The board rejected the 2-home-proposal by the developer. Now the neighborhood has company everyday, congratulations! $$
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shid
It would have been much better in movie format as there isn't enough story to tell in a series based on creepy letters
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It would have been much better in movie format as there isn't enough story to tell in a series based on creepy letters
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Susanne
This must have been before Ring doorbells The Watcher would get posted on nextdoor for all their neighbors to roast
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This must have been before Ring doorbells The Watcher would get posted on nextdoor for all their neighbors to roast
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Jennifer
There needs to be a series dedicated just to the town of Ringoes, NJ. Somethin' ain't right with people there.
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There needs to be a series dedicated just to the town of Ringoes, NJ. Somethin' ain't right with people there.
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L'
I love how hollywood does virtue signalling, lecturing and various appropiations IN A FKING MYSTERY RELATED STORY
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I love how hollywood does virtue signalling, lecturing and various appropiations IN A FKING MYSTERY RELATED STORY
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Barbara
This properties it's costly, priced $105, 0000 one hundreds five millions dollars, today standard yrs, 2023s
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This properties it's costly, priced $105, 0000 one hundreds five millions dollars, today standard yrs, 2023s
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Kennie
Just watch the half an hour buzzfeed unsolved video with my boys Ryan and Shane and skip the netflix shite
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Just watch the half an hour buzzfeed unsolved video with my boys Ryan and Shane and skip the netflix shite
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