who was the watcher in the show

The Watcher in the Netflix show "The Watcher" is portrayed as a mysterious stalker who harasses a married couple after they move into their dream home in a fictionalized Westfield, New Jersey. Throughout the series, the true identity of The Watcher remains ambiguous and is never definitively revealed. Several characters are suspected, including the quirky realtor Karen Calhoun, who pressures the couple to sell the house and later flees after her dog is found dead, similar to the Brannocks' pet. Theodora Birch, a neighbor with terminal cancer, claims to be The Watcher in a gesture to relieve the family’s torment, but this is later revealed to be a lie to give the family peace. The show leaves the mystery unresolved, staying true to the real-life case that inspired it, where The Watcher's identity is unknown. The series hints at the possibility that one of several eccentric neighbors, an unknown individual, or even the family themselves might be behind the stalking. The final scenes suggest a lingering presence of the Watcher’s influence, with the new owners being watched and Dean introducing himself as "John," referencing a previous occupant with a sinister history. Thus, the identity of The Watcher is deliberately kept unclear, enhancing the eerie and unsettling atmosphere of the series.