After the second ominous letter arrived, Episode 2 of The Watcher unfolded with the Brannocks deeply unsettled. Desperate for answers, they once again made their way to Chamberland, pleading for an investigation into Jasper's mysterious past. But Chamberland dismissed their fears, urging them instead to list their house to see who would take interest. Amidst their other options, he also proposed hiring private security, but the cost was prohibitive. Then came the suggestion of a seasoned Private Investigator, and it seemed like a promising lead.
The following day, Dean encountered Theodora Birch, a jazz musician who had transformed into a PI. Her story of how her obsession with murders had saved her from alcoholism, despite her liver cancer, left Dean intrigued. While her services were alluring, the price tag remained a concern.
Nora, on the other hand, was inclined to sell the house, but Dean disagreed. With the impending renovation of the kitchen and basement, he feared Carter's asthma might flare up with the dust. Nora concurred, suggesting they take a temporary stay in a motel. The family settled into a nearby room, while Dean returned to the house to make way for the workmen the following day.
Just as Dean laid down for a rest, the doorbell rang. He ventured outside, but found no one. Yet, in the shadows, he sensed a figure watching him intently. Music filtered through the walls, reminiscent of Ellie's experience in the previous episode. Upon inspection, he realized it was emanating from a speaker hidden within the walls. As he turned, he caught a glimpse of someone lurking behind him, observing silently.
In the dead of night, Nora received a strange call. The caller merely breathed, refusing to utter a word. She alerted Dean, and when they inquired with the receptionist, they realized the call was originating from their own home. The Watcher had indeed infiltrated their sanctuary.
The next day, Karen disclosed that she had sifted through the offers on their house. One stood out as a lowball bid, likely from someone intending to flip the property. But since it came from an LLC, the documents were devoid of names. She urged Nora to sell, albeit at a significant discount. Nora balked at the idea, fearing the financial implications. Karen was perplexed by Nora's lack of anger towards the stranger who was trying to evict her from her own home.
Dean reunited with Theodora, who provided him with the contact number of the previous occupant, Andrew Pierce, a talent agent. Theodora urged Dean to arrange a meeting, but he revealed that Nora wished to put the house behind them and return to the city. Theodora cautioned him, warning that not knowing the truth would leave him unsettled forever, a fate she had experienced with her husband's mistress. Dean mulled it over.
Nora confessed to Dean her newly found resolve to confront her anger towards the situation. Encouraged by his support, they concurred to hold onto the house for the time being. Duke offered to keep watch over the house during the nights, much to the couple's relief.
Dean encountered Andrew, a man whose worn-out appearance spoke volumes of hardship. As they conversed, Andrew pleaded for Dean to leave the house without delay, his tragic tale unfolding before Dean's ears. Dean's wife, Rosie, a cellist, had found a new lease on life after they moved to the suburbs with their son, Caleb. However, the idyllic change of scenery was soon shattered by their encounter with Mitch and Mo.
Rose began experiencing similar episodes that Dean had within the confines of that house. Andrew, forced to leave Caleb with neighbors, revealed a terrifying revelation. Caleb had spoken of witnessing a circle of elderly figures, clad in red robes, sacrificing a newborn and drinking its blood in the living room of Mitch and Mo. This chilling account was further corroborated by the disappearance of a three-month-old baby from Stanford.
The letters, filled with escalating violence, followed suit, driving Andrew to the brink of madness. Rose recounted a harrowing incident where Mo emerged from the house's shadows, drinking blood from Caleb's wounded hand. After that, they fled the premises, but Rose's despair ultimately led her to take her own life.
Dean stood conflicted, unsure whether to believe Andrew's tales, which seemed too bizarre to be true, yet strangely plausible in this surreal setting. Meanwhile, Duke and Ellie indulged in a secret tryst while keeping watch over the house, speculating that Mitch and Mo were the source of all the turmoil.
The following morning, Pearl noticed workers outside and promptly alerted Mo, who stormed over to confront Dean. The Italian was unwavering, defiantly claiming he could do as he pleased in his own house. He even mocked Mo's fear of melanoma, a cruel jab that left her emotionally shaken.
As Dean left for work, he learned that he had been passed over for a partnership promotion, fueling his anger. His boss chastised him for neglecting his responsibilities over the past few years. That night, Dean awoke from troubled dreams, convinced he had heard gunshots. The next day, ambulances outside drew Nora and Dean out to investigate.
They found Mitchell and Mo dead, the former having committed suicide before murdering his wife. Their son blamed Dean for their misery, mentioning him in their farewell note. The family, except for Dean, retreated to the motel. Later that night, the alarm sounded, prompting Dean to investigate. Peering through the window, he saw Jasper standing outside, smiling enigmatically, as he walked back to his home.
