Episode 1 of "The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window" commences with Anna mid-preparation of a casserole, only to have it slip from her grasp and crash to the floor, shattering amidst her bizarre visions. With frozen peas adhering to her hands, Anna reflects on her vivid imagination, initially accompanied by a quirky British accent that she promptly discards.
She drops off her daughter, Elizabeth, at school, still dressed in a dressing gown, but it soon transpires that Elizabeth has been deceased for three years. In the wake of her husband's departure, Carol, a fellow mother from the school, endeavors to set Anna up with a gentleman named Mark.
As Anna ponders this prospect, she returns home and prepares for her evening with Mark... by indulging in generous pours of red wine. The camera pans to reveal a series of stunning paintings adorning the walls, a testament to Anna's artistic prowess. However, since Elizabeth's passing, Anna has been unable to pick up a paintbrush again.
Anna's life takes an unexpected turn when new neighbors move in across the street: Neil, a handsome single father, and his daughter, Emma. As Anna introduces herself, she discovers that Neil's partner perished at the lake house, drowned in the depths. Intriguingly, Anna's current read, "The Woman Across The Lake," seems to echo this tragic tale.
Anna's attempt to deliver a casserole to her new neighbors is thwarted by the onset of rain. She collapses in the street, revealing her Ombrophobia, a fear of the rain. Neil rushes to her aid, escorting her safely back to her home. He encourages Anna to reclaim her brush and pursue her passion for painting once again.
The bond between Anna and Neil deepens, and Anna finds herself dining at his home after successfully preparing another casserole. This time, there are no mishaps, save for the shattering of the dish when their hands touch after dinner. Anna's prospects seem promising, but could this be a case of too much good fortune?
