Series synopsis
The Couple Next Door is a British drama crime television series that premiered on Channel 4 on November 27, 2023. It ended on July 23, 2025. It stars Eleanor Tomlinson, Sam Palladio, Alfred Enoch and Hugh Dennis.
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.
Premise
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.
Premise: Temptation knows no bounds.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Eleanor Tomlinson as Evie Greenwood
- Sam Palladio as Jacob
- Alfred Enoch as Pete Thomas
- Hugh Dennis as Alan Richardson
- Annabel Scholey as Charlotte Roberts
- Sam Heughan as Danny Whitwell
- Aggy K. Adams as Mia
- Jessica De Gouw as Becka Whitwell
Supporting cast
- Ioanna Kimbook as Sophie Foxton
- Sendhil Ramamurthy as Leo
- Adam James as Ben Gregston
- Kate Robbins as Jean Richardson
- Shane Zaza as Hari
- Joel Morris as Gary Hudson
- Maimie McCoy as Gemma
- Madhav Sharma as Viraj
- Janine Duvitski as Gloria
- Daniel Bell as Olly
- Deirdre Mullins as Lena
- Noah Holdsworth as Ethan
Guest cast
- Janine Duvitski as Gloria
- Daniel Bell as Olly
- Deirdre Mullins as Lena
- Noah Holdsworth as Ethan
- Mark Frost as Robbie Spencer
- Clare Burt as Sgt. McGinn
- Ellie Lucia Mcardle as Molly
- Anastasia Hille as Susan
- Andrew Woodall as Brian
- Katie Clarkson-Hill as Rachel
- Teli Jalloh as Andre
- Daniëlle Dijkers as Sasha
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | November 27, 2023 | December 12, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 6 | July 14, 2025 | July 23, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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. |
November 27, 2023 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 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. |
November 28, 2023 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The sexual tension between the two couples reaches boiling point during a weekend away. Alan's obsession with Becka escalates, with devastating consequences. |
December 4, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Charlotte and her husband Jacob are unsettled by the arrival of a charming new colleague, Mia, and the return of Charlotte's old flame, Leo. Meanwhile, Alan finds a surprising new ally. |
July 14, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Mia encourages Charlotte and Jacob to reconnect sexually, but it's soon clear that she's manipulating the couple to get exactly what she wants... |
July 15, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Charlotte and Jacob's romantic anniversary trip to Antwerp takes an erotic but dangerous turn when a third person unexpectedly arrives. Meanwhile, an investigation is launched at the hospital. |
July 16, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 27, 2023 |
| Last aired | July 23, 2025 |
| Runtime | 47 minutes |
| Status | ended |