Psychological thrillers are really popular on streaming services right now, with shows like All Her Fault on Peacock, His & Hers on Netflix, and 56 Days on Prime Video. Recently, Disney+ added the Australian thriller Watching You, and it quickly became one of their most-watched shows – it’s currently number two on the platform, just two days after its release on February 20th.
The psychological thriller Watching You is gaining popularity worldwide. According to FlixPatrol, it’s currently the second most-watched show on Disney+ globally and is a top hit in countries like Albania, France, and Norway. In the U.S., you can find it on Hulu, where it recently entered the top 10 most-watched shows.
Watching You Is Perfect for Fans of You
The Australian series Watching You is based on J.P. Pomare’s novel The Last Guests. It follows Lina, played by Aisha Dee, after a casual encounter turns unsettling when she discovers she’s being secretly filmed and stalked.
If you enjoyed the suspense of You, you’ll likely love Watching You. Both shows involve stalking and secret observation, but Watching You offers a unique twist: it tells the story from the perspective of the person being watched. This allows viewers to experience her growing paranoia and uncertainty as she begins to suspect everyone around her.
“Watching You” creates a sense of mystery by making both the main character, Lina, and the audience wonder who is observing her. Unlike many similar stories, this one focuses on Lina’s emotional struggle and her attempt to uncover her stalker’s identity.
Watching You Received Mostly Mixed Reviews
Although Watching You is a popular show, it’s received a mixed response from both viewers and critics. The Australian psychological thriller doesn’t currently have a score on Rotten Tomatoes, but has a 5.7 rating on IMDb. While many reviewers found the show intriguing and praised its suspenseful mystery, some felt certain characters, like Lina, weren’t very believable.
Many viewers struggle to connect with Lina because her one-night stand was a betrayal of her fiancé, Cain. This makes it hard to feel sympathy for her, especially as she keeps making choices that harm both herself and others. However, her flawed decisions also create compelling drama.
“Watching You” requires a little patience with its characters, as they don’t always do what’s right. However, that’s also what makes the show feel so real – many viewers will likely find themselves both frustrated with and sympathetic to the characters’ choices. This relatable quality is likely why the show resonated with audiences and became popular.
Even though critics have been divided, many recent hit shows prove that audiences love a good mystery, suspense, and even romance, even if the plot isn’t entirely believable. Watching You delivers all the thrills that keep you hooked, and with just six episodes, it’s ideal for a weekend binge.
You can stream the movie Watching You on Hulu in the US, and on Disney+ in certain other countries.
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2026-02-23 00:41