The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window
The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window
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The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window

"When it rains, she pours."

6.5
Yr 2022
Status Ended
Mystery Crime Comedy
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Series Brief

Overview

For Anna, every day is the same. She sits with her wine, staring out the window, watching life go by without her. But when a handsome neighbor moves in across the street, Anna starts to see a light at the end of the tunnel. That is until she witnesses a gruesome murder… Or did she?

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 55 /100

Critical reception for the series is polarized, with opinions split on whether the show succeeds as a dark satire or fails as a coherent parody. Some reviewers find it to be a massively entertaining and bold project, particularly praising Kristen Bell's performance and the series' ability to keep viewers guessing regarding the protagonist's reality.

Conversely, other critics suggest the writing is bizarre and that the comedy often fails to land. Critics who disliked the show frequently described it as an uninspired or bewilderingly bad spoof, arguing that the humor sits awkwardly between tragedy and parody without achieving its intended effect.

“Those who have a keen understanding of the nuanced joking and poking going on here will find this show massively entertaining.”

“The writing was bizarre and the comedy dry, with few jokes landing as intended.”

“It deserves praise for the frankness and boldness of its vision.”

“This is a bewilderingly bad spoof where its title is the only truly spoofy thing about it.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

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UK • US • CA
Why fans love it

This 2022 series operates as a precise parody of classic psychological thriller tropes. By blending dark comedy with a genuine crime mystery, it pokes fun at the familiar setup of an isolated protagonist who spends her days looking out the window, grieving a loss, and obsessing over a new neighbor. Leaning into these exaggerated storytelling conventions allows the show to deliver absurd humor alongside genuine suspense.

Kristen Bell grounds the satire by playing the central role with absolute seriousness, balancing personal tragedy and painting against an increasingly chaotic plot. Fans appreciate how the storyline keeps viewers guessing whether a gruesome murder actually took place or if the event was entirely imagined. It offers a clever, genre-aware experience for those who enjoy mystery setups but prefer them served with a sharp comedic twist.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 48
Regulars 7
Longest run 7 eps
Kristen Bell
Kristen Bell
as Anna
Tom Riley
Tom Riley
as Neil
Marc Evan Jackson
Marc Evan Jackson
as Wallace Faulkner
1 episode
Glenn Close
Glenn Close
as The Woman in Seat 2A (uncredited)
1 episode
Jim Rash
Jim Rash
as Flight Attendant
1 episode
Benjamin Levy Aguilar
Benjamin Levy Aguilar
as Rex
3 episodes
Michael Heidemann
Michael Heidemann
as Wedding Guest Waiter (uncredited)
1 episode
Hustle
as Wedding DJ (uncredited)
1 episode
Show 40 more
Maria Russell as Beth Halloran 2 episodes Andrew Friedman as Warden 1 episode Phil LaMarr as Group Counseling Leader 1 episode Rachel Ramras as Eileen 1 episode John Hill as Jamie Jackson 1 episode Christopher Chen as Michael 1 episode Tim Bagley as School Official 1 episode Lyndon Smith as Ms. Patrick 1 episode Nitya Vidyasagar as Hilary Lathan 1 episode Eve Sigall as Old Woman 1 episode Amare Black as Student 1 episode Kelly Chavers as Teacher 1 episode Brandon James Childs as Comedy Club Man 1 episode Pat Devine as Officer Walters 2 episodes Kiel Kennedy as Stripper 1 episode Karen Y. McClain as Margaret 1 episode Timothy Davis-Reed as Man in Nice Sweater 1 episode Abhi Trivedi as Bank Representative 1 episode Dan Gilvary as Bald Man 1 episode Worth Howe as Man in Wheelchair 1 episode David Murrietta Jr. as AA Attendee (uncredited) 1 episode Larry Dorf as Officer Spitz 1 episode Chuck Deezy as Crime Scene Investigator 1 episode Charles Maceo as Police Officer 1 episode Michael Hitchcock as Paul M. Riordan 2 episodes Marie Kelli as Airline Passenger (uncredited) 3 episodes Daniele Gaither as Correctional Officer 1 episode Steve Little as Prisoner 1 episode Caroline Anna-Kaye Green as Wedding Guest (uncredited) 1 episode Michael Ealy as Douglas 5 episodes Mary Holland as Sloane 7 episodes Cameron Britton as Buell 7 episodes Samsara Yett as Emma 7 episodes Brenda Koo as Carol 6 episodes Appy Pratt as Elizabeth 3 episodes Shelley Hennig as Lisa 6 episodes Brendan Jennings as Massacre Mike 3 episodes Christina Anthony as Detective Lane 5 episodes Janina Gavankar as Meredith 2 episodes Nicole Pulliam as Claire 3 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Director
Michael Lehmann
Creator
Larry Dorf Hugh Davidson Rachel Ramras
Executive Producer
Larry Dorf Brittney Segal Kristen Bell Will Ferrell Hugh Davidson Rachel Ramras Jessica Elbaum
Visual Effects Supervisor
John Stewart
Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Todd Beckett
Creative Consultant
Marti Noxon
Original Music Composer
Nami Melumad
Second Unit Director
Shauna Duggins
Stunt Coordinator
Shauna Duggins
Director of Photography
John Lindley
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

painter loss of loved one stewardess window hallucination parody dark comedy neighbor stalking spoof witness to murder divorced woman widower single father murder mystery wine drinking
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
January 28, 2022
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
522