The Watchful Eye

(Photo by: Freeform/Brendan Meadows)

Network: Freeform
Episodes: 10 (hour)
Seasons: One

TV show dates: January 30, 2023 — March 27, 2023
Series status: Cancelled

Performers include: Mariel Molino, Warren Christie, Kelly Bishop, Amy Acker, Jon Ecker, Lex Lumpkin, Henry Joseph Samiri, and Aliyah Royale.

TV show description:      
A mystery thriller series, The Watchful Eye TV show was created by Julie Durk.

The story follows Elena Santos (Molino), a bright and savvy young woman hired as the live-in nanny to a wealthy widower and his young son. When Elena moves into The Greybourne, a landmark Manhattan apartment building, she quickly learns about the complex politics among its wealthy inhabitants and a history riddled with mystery and tragedy. Luckily, Elena is more than equipped to handle anything that comes her way on her own terms.

Elena works for Matthew (Christie), a self-made and handsome architect dealing with grief and confusion over his wife’s death and its impact on his intelligent and withdrawn son, Jasper (Samiri). Tory (Acker) is Matthew’s sister-in-law who instantly dislikes the fresh-faced and eager young nanny.

Mrs. Ivey (Bishop) is a lifelong resident of The Greybourne who rules the roost and is accustomed to getting her way through a potent combination of wealth, power, and sheer force of will.

Scott (Ecker) is Elena’s sharp and cunning boyfriend who has helped arrange for Elena to land her job. Elliott (Lumpkin), a precocious teenager, lives in The Greybourne and builds an instant friendship with Elena.

Ginny (Royale) works alongside Elena as a nanny and is one of the few people who can get past her new friend’s tough outer shell.

What do you think? Do you like The Watchful Eye TV show? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a second season?