What is The Couple Next Door about?

The Couple Next Door is a British six-episode thriller series that delves into the domestic intricacies and psychological underpinnings of suburban relationships. The narrative unfolds with Evie, a primary schoolteacher, and her partner Pete, a journalist, who relocate to an affluent community, seeking a fresh start. They befriend their charismatic neighbors, PC Danny Whitwell, a dominant figure in local law enforcement, and his partner Becka, a personal trainer and social media influencer. The show explores the resultant web of friendships, rivalries, and social pretensions that accompany life in an upmarket neighborhood. As the storyline progresses, a clandestine encounter between Evie and Danny embroils both couples in a vortex of emotional turmoil and ethical dilemmas, risking the stability of their domestic lives and reputations. With a cast led by Eleanor Tomlinson, Sam Heughan, Alfred Enoch, and Jessica De Gouw, the series navigates through tension, intrigue, and the consequences of flawed decisions. The show further features Hugh Dennis and Kate Robbins as another neighboring couple, adding a dimension of enigma and nosiness to the neighborhood's social landscape, while Deirdre Mullins portrays a figure from Danny's past, introducing additional layers of complexity to the story.

The first episode of The Couple Next Door aired on November 27, 2023 and the most recent episode to air was on December 12, 2023.