the woman in the house across the street from the girl in the window

[Amandasummers]

Anybody watched it yet? I binged watched the whole thing this morning 😳

We gave up on it. It was neither one thing or the other

It also had a good ending.

Ds and I didn't realise.it was meant to be a spoof but we are autistic so may have been oblivious we are on episode 4 so far and enjoying it. The way the daughter died is just so unbelievable though! and the constant drinking annoys me

Made an attempt last night - the humour was just too subtle. I could see it, but it wasn't funny. Stopped about half way though episode 3.

@BucketOfPlumbers

Ds and I didn't realise.it was meant to be a spoof but we are autistic so may have been oblivious we are on episode 4 so far and enjoying it. The way the daughter died is just so unbelievable though! and the constant drinking annoys me

You could definitely tell it was a spoof from the start (well I could). I recognised lots of films. I thought it was funny.

BucketOfPlumbers

Sorry, I didn't mean to quote you.

However, the constant drinking was because she was an alcoholic and part of the story.

Right, have finished it now - couldn't resist! And it did not disappoint.

Loved the ending. Bingo! And the appearance of (not a spoiler I think) a manic Glenn Close channeling her Fatal Attraction vibe was too funny.

I am not sure I am ready to see another series just yet. I wonder how tired the trope would be after a while, but on the other hand I do think there is some mileage in this - I think Anna is deffo shaping up to be the Agatha Raisin of the Girl in the Window/Lake/Train/Plane genre.

@TakeSomeMoreTea
Probably references to loads if films, but we di t waych many so probably why we missed them. Also we tend to miss things like that anyway

The drinking thing is a personal one. Close relative drinks and is an alcoholic etc so I realise it's part of the story but I tend to stay away from stories with alcoholics or addiction issues. This is my issue though, not to do with the series as such!

I’m really enjoying it. Took me a while to realise it was a spoof - my DH pointed out it was obvious from the title .
Completely daft in places but definitely much better than Stay Close!

Also - what’s the reference for the casseroles? Is there another film where a character does that?

American casserole must be different to British casserole, - never heard of having a slice of casserole. My casserole is meat and gravy. That casserole looks like it's made with pasta.

The casserole thing reminded me of Desperate Housewives. Women are always cooking for new neighbours, people that are ill or are bereaved in American films/shows.

A slice of casserole!
Some things were a bit surreal at times, but it was still funny too

I thought it was funny! The guardian (sneery) review didn’t seem to realise it was a spoof! Was cringing for the reviewer…

It’s terrible- but can’t help watching it and enjoying it… with a glass of wine Each episode is really short and it’s fast paced which is also good (for me).

I liked it. It didn’t deserve the terrible reviews at all imo

Short sharp episodes, funny quips , lots of thriller / horror type tropes and not bad acting
She'll make a good detective in series two I bet.
Find out what's going on.

Its a spoof of 'the woman in the window' that was also on netflix

@Cas112

Its a spoof of 'the woman in the window' that was also on netflix

Yes and other films like it.

Also the ventriloquist's dummy.

The way he carried that bag, that must have been one heavy dummy!

@Andylion

Also the ventriloquist's dummy.

The way he carried that bag, that must have been one heavy dummy!

Matching shirts too.

The enormous buckets of wine really cracked me up!

I wonder if there will be a series two? (Sorry if that sounds a bit Partridge). They did seem to be at least giving themselves the option so I hope so. It got some scathing reviews but Netflix will be more interested in the viewing figures, and it was top of the 'most viewed' list when I checked. I would definitely watch it! It's fun, undemanding and Kristen Bell was hilarious.

Watching it now and I have one question

Where the hell can I get a cork screw LIKE THAT?!

Is it with Kristen Bell? I love her.

It's very funny; I like how it starts fairly normal abs then gets more and more of a parody (starting with M Mike). I didn't really get the last ten min of the series.

Kristin Bell looks AMAZING she's in such good shape.