"The Watcher," a new Netflix series, is based on a true-life stalking incident. This psychological thriller/drama is based on a couple and their kids, whose home became an unsafe place as they started getting threatening letters from unknown people.
The family does not plan to watch the series. The family watched the trailer and were reminded of their traumatic past.

The Broaddus family was never interested in making the most traumatic part of their lives into an opportunity to entertain other people. They were approached by many TV and film producers, but they always refused. Later, Lifetime released a film without their consent. So, they signed off on the rights to Netflix to control their lives a little.

‘Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area’ Vs Spanish Version: Things You Need To Know

Autoplay

1 of 10

'Money Heist Korea – Joint Economic Area’ Vs Spanish Version: Things You Need To Know

‘Money Heist: Korea’ revolves around a Korea that is all set to unify. The trailer of the show has revealed several popular faces from the Korean entertainment industry.

The Best Time For Korean Creators

The highly anticipated Korean adaptation of the popular Spanish heist crime drama ‘Money Heist’ is finally here. According to director Kim Hong-sun, the success of the Spanish series was the driving force behind the Korean version of it. Hong-sun believes that it is the best time for Korean creators as they have an ‘easier path’ forward to showcase their work globally.

The Cast And Crew

Money Heist: Korea – Joint Economic Area is written by Ryu Yong-jae and it stars Yoo Ji-tae, Park Hae-soo, Jeon Jong-seo, Lee Won-jong, and Park Myung-hoon. The Korean version of the show is set against the backdrop of a fictional universe and it shows a hostage crisis in the Korean peninsula. The crisis involves several people and geniuses with distinct personalities and abilities.

A Look At Characters

The first season of "Money Heist: Korea" also stars Jun Jong-seo (Tokyo), Lee Won-jong (Moscow), Kim Ji-hun (Denver), Jang Yoon-ju (Nairobi), Lee Hyun-woo (Rio), Kim Ji-hoon (Helsinki), Lee Kyu-ho (Oslo), Kim Sung-oh (Captain Cha Moo-hyuk), Park Myung-hoon (Cho Young-min) and Lee Joo-bin (Yoon Mi-seon).

Setting The Cultural Tone

In the original Spanish version, the makers used a Salvador Dali mask to send the message of freedom. In Money Heist: Korea, the makers have used a Hahoe mask from the Andong area. The Hahoe mask embodies the criticism of the powerful.

FAQs:

What changes were made in the series according to the family’s demand?
The family’s surname was the Broaddus, but their on-screen name was the Brannocks. The family did not want to use their real names in the show. They also did not want the on-screen family to look like theirs. So, the producers showed only two children instead of three, as in real life.
Is "The Watcher" inspired by a real-life event?
The story is taken from The Cut by New York Magazine. As the show starts, it gives credit to the real-life event. However, the actors in their interviews mentioned that a lot of the parts of the story are fictional. No one from the series met or talked to the real family.

Disclaimer Statement: This content is authored by an external agency. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). ET does not guarantee, vouch for or endorse any of its contents nor is responsible for them in any manner whatsoever. Please take all steps necessary to ascertain that any information and content provided is correct, updated, and verified. ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein.

"The Watcher" family and their comments about new Netflix series

Netflix has released a new series called "The Watcher," inspired by the real-life events of a family living in the suburbs of New Jersey. They were stalked and threatened by letters from a group called "The Watcher."