The Couple Next Door

Synopsis

Evie and Pete move into an upscale neighborhood and find themselves in a world of curtain twitching and status anxiety. They find friendship in the shape of the couple next door, alpha traffic cop Danny and his wife, glamorous yoga instructor Becka, but after Danny and Evie share a passionate night together there is trouble ahead.

First Air Date: 2023-11-27

Last Air Date: 2025-07-23

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 12

Networks: Channel 4

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Top Cast

Hugh Dennis as Alan Richardson
Eleanor Tomlinson as Evie Greenwood
Alfred Enoch as Pete Thomas
Sam Heughan as Danny Whitwell
Jessica De Gouw as Becka Whitwell
Ioanna Kimbook as Sophie Foxton
Kate Robbins as Jean Richardson
Joel Morris as Gary Hudson
Annabel Scholey as Charlotte Roberts
Sam Palladio as Jacob

Seasons

Series 1 (2023)

Evie and her husband Pete move next door to traffic-cop Danny and yoga instructor Becka and strike up a friendship, but a night of passion between Evie and Danny could have consequences.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2023-11-27)

Life feels perfect for teacher Evie and her partner Pete when they move to a new house in suburbia. But Pete's worried that Evie is a little too fond of their new neighbour Danny.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2023-11-28)

On a day trip to the coast, the chemistry between Evie and Danny is electric, which amuses Becka and horrifies Pete. Meanwhile, Alan's obsession with Becka grows even further.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2023-12-04)

The sexual tension between the two couples reaches boiling point during a weekend away. Alan's obsession with Becka escalates, with devastating consequences.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2023-12-05)

While Pete struggles to process what happened on the spa weekend, Evie is determined to conceal her secret. Danny is given an ultimatum.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2023-12-11)

An ultimatum from Pete only serves to deepen Evie's obsession with Danny. Danny's plan is thwarted by Pete and Sophie's front-page scoop.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2023-12-12)

Secrets spill out during a violent showdown on the Yorkshire Dales. Will anyone's relationship survive?