The title of the Netflix series is indicative of the tone that viewers can expect from The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window, with the series being a parody of mystery psychological thriller movies such as The Woman in the Window, which was also released by Netflix in 2021.
The series stars Kristen Bell as Anna Whitaker, who is an artist recovering from a loss which happened in her family years before the events of the series. It’s strongly suggested that Anna has a drinking problem and that she regularly drinks at home while looking out the window. After she witnesses a murder, the plot develops, and we see her go down a spiral of trying to prove what she saw. Here are shows like The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window to watch next.
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6 The Undoing
The Undoing stars Nicole Kidman and Hugh Grant who are typically known for their success in huge blockbusters, however, they also lend their talents to TV series. The show centers around a therapist named Grace (played by Kidman) after her husband Jonathan (Grant) is identified as a suspect in a woman’s murder. As the evidence increasingly points to Jonathan as the culprit, Grace struggles with accepting the innocence he protests. The series is full of twists and turns which have a similar feel to The Woman in the Window, and is well worth a watch.
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5 Only Murders In The Building
Only Murders In The Building is a show that focuses on a bunch of true-crime podcast fans who live in an apartment block together who are faced with a real murder in the building, which they then band together to solve. The series features a strong cast including Selena Gomez, Martin Short, and Steve Martin, and mixes comedy and drama in a way that Kristen Bell’s series does. The show is a clever commentary on a culture today that is obsessed with true crime and obsessively solving mysteries.
4 Mare of Easttown
Mare of Easttown was a huge success for HBO when it debuted in 2021, featuring a lead role from Kate Winslet as detective Mare, bringing her into the world of TV acting. The series was created by Craig Zobel and also stars Evan Peters, Jean Smart, and Julianne Nicholson. The plot focuses on a teenage mother who is murdered, making Detective Mare determined to find the culprit. The series was a critical success and received many nods at the Emmys, and is perfect for those who enjoy a murder mystery paired with emotional family drama.
3 Inventing Anna
Inventing Anna tells the real-life story of con-artist Anna Delvey, who was able to scam her way to the top of the New York elite social scene through a carefully constructed persona as an heiress who has come to New York from Germany with her wealthy father’s money. As the story unravels, Anna’s plan falls apart, and she is faced with court charges resulting in a media frenzy. The series was created by Shonda Rhimes, and Julia Garner stars in the leading role. It’s a perfect commentary on today’s materialistic society and features a lot of twists and turns. The series is similar to The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the Window because the subject matter is slightly humorous, but we also have an element of mystery to enjoy.
2 Cruel Summer
Freeform
Cruel Summer was released in 2021 and was created by Bert V. Royal. The series is full of twists and turns and the plot focuses on two teenage girls whose names are Jeanette (Chiara Aurelia) and Kate (Olivia Holt), whose lives become turned upside down after Kate goes missing. The series is kept alive by constantly shifting mysteries and twists which keep the audience on the edge of their seat. The cast perform exceptionally well, and the writing is strong, making the viewer constantly anticipate which layer of the mystery will be revealed next.
1 Big Little Lies
HBO
Big Little Lies was a huge success for HBO when it was released in 2017. It was based on the 2014 novel of the same name by Liane Moriarty and ran for two seasons which were hugely successful both critically and commercially. The series focuses on a group of women (made up of an ensemble cast including Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Laura Dern, Zoe Kravitz, and Shailene Woodley) whose lives are changed after the hunt for a murderer ensues, and several mysteries are uncovered. The second series was also hugely successful and features the addition of Meryl Streep to the cast. It’s a gripping drama and will have any fan of a mystery series hooked.
