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 is a 2022 American limited series on Netflix, billed as a dark comedy and thriller parody.

The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window is a 2022 American limited series on Netflix. Billed as a dark comedy and thriller parody, it stars Kristen Bell as Anna, a grieving woman who believes she witnesses a murder across the street. The series plays with whether her perception can be trusted.

Premise

The series follows Anna, a woman whose life revolves around wine, medication, and watching the world from her window. Her attention shifts to a new neighbour across the street, leading to a murder mystery that may or may not be real.

Production and release

The show was created by Rachel Ramras, Hugh Davidson, and Larry Dorf, and released as a Netflix limited series in 2022. Available listings identify it as eight episodes long and rated TV-MA.

Cast

Kristen Bell leads the cast as Anna, with Michael Ealy and Tom Riley among the credited principal actors. Promotional and listing materials also note additional supporting cast members.

Tone and genre

Critics and listings describe the series as a mystery-thriller comedy or satire. It intentionally plays with familiar tropes from psychological thrillers about unreliable female narrators.