But, the 48-year-old actress, who is playing the lead role in the Netflix's latest huge hit "Gypsy", says her switch to TV was not planned, reported Digital Spy.
"Well, it wasn't like I was actively looking for a TV job, but it made a lot of sense to me. I'd seen it work well for many friends and people around me. It's definitely a strong movement, and we're witnessing a change.
"Certainly for women right now, it's a fantastic place for storytelling. Particularly this kind of character - it's just hard to find someone that's both good and bad," Watts says.