Spying 101: Why You’ll Be Obsessed With ‘Watching You’ Season 1 on Hulu and Disney+

If you’ve ever stayed in a vacation rental and spent the first twenty minutes checking the smoke detectors for pinhole cameras, congratulations, you’re officially prepared for the psychological chaos of Watching You. The six-part Australian thriller is finally making its way to Hulu and Disney+ on February 20, and it is here to turn your travel anxiety into a full-blown lifestyle.

The Setup: One Night, Too Many Cameras

Based on J.P. Pomare’s bestselling novel The Last Guests, the series follows Lina (Aisha Dee), a paramedic who clearly hasn't watched enough true crime. Despite being engaged to a perfectly nice guy named Cain, Lina decides to indulge in a high-stakes one-night stand at a remote, architecturally stunning rental. It’s the kind of house that screams "I have secrets," and by the end of the first episode, Lina realizes the "amenities" included 24/7 surveillance of her every move.

When the footage of her tryst is sent to her by an anonymous voyeur, the show shifts from a steamy drama into a breathless game of cat-and-mouse. Aisha Dee sheds her Bold Type persona to play Lina with a frantic, grounded energy that makes you feel every ounce of her spiraling panic.

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Surveillance Culture Served Cold

What makes Watching You Season 1 more than just another "stalker of the week" story is its sharp commentary on the death of privacy. In an era where we voluntarily hand over our data to every app that asks, there is something deeply unsettling about seeing that lack of control weaponized.

The supporting cast is equally game. Josh Helman (of Mad Max fame) plays the mysterious Dan with a "is he a villain or just a victim?" vibe that keeps you guessing, while Luke Cook brings his signature brand of unsettling charm to the screen. The pacing is relentless; it’s the kind of show designed for the "just one more episode" lie we tell ourselves at 2:00 AM.

The Verdict

Visually, the show is gorgeous, ironic, considering the subject matter involves being watched without consent. The Australian landscape is used to create a sense of isolation that feels both expansive and claustrophobic. It’s slick, it’s mean, and it’s arguably the best reason to keep your Hulu subscription active this month.

If you’re looking for a series that will make you double-check the locks on your front door and maybe put a piece of tape over your laptop camera, Watching You is your next mandatory binge. Just don’t expect to feel comfortable booking an Airbnb anytime soon.

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