The Couple Next Door is a drama that airs on Channel 4 in the UK and STARZ in the US. It delves into suburban life claustrophobia and the implications of pursuing your deepest fantasies.
The story, which takes place in the UK, stars Alfred Enoch from Harry Potter and Eleanor Tomlinson from Poldark as Evie and Pete, a couple who move into a posh neighborhood. They get to know their neighbors, Danny and Becka (Sam Heughan and Jessica De Gouw), well and one fateful night, they get involved in a sexual relationship that will permanently alter their lives.
Following their move into a fancy neighborhood, journalist Pete (Alfred Enoch) and teacher Evie (Eleanor Tomlinson) discover a world full of nosy neighbors and status struggles. They befriend the couple who live next door, Danny (Sam Heughan), a traffic cop, and his wife Becka (Jessica De Gouw), a yoga instructor, and the two couples grow closer.
One night, though, the sexual tension explodes, with seemingly irreversible effects. Evie and Pete need the help of their new friends after a catastrophe leaves them grieving. However, when it becomes apparent that Danny and Becka are in an open relationship, feelings between Evie and Danny begin to flare.
The same-titled book by Shari Lapena from 2016 serves as the inspiration for The Couple Next Door. In the adaption, Eleanor Tomlinson plays Evie, Alfred Enoch plays Pete, Jessica De Gouw plays the gorgeous yoga instructor Becka, and Sam Heughan plays the forceful traffic cop Danny.
Plot Of The Show
For Evie, a teacher, and Pete, her partner, life is ideal. They’re getting married soon and have a baby on the way, and their new neighbors, the glitzy Becka and Danny, seem like they’ll hit it out right away.
However, the pair is taken aback by grief when tragedy strikes. Evie is angry with her religious family and rejects her previous life, but she also loves her new friends—Danny in particular, to whom she is becoming more and more drawn. When Pete realizes this, he can’t help but wonder what may have been let loose, especially after learning that Danny and Becka have a very transparent connection.
The electrifying chemistry between Evie and Danny during a day trip to the coast amuses Becka and horrifies Pete. Evie finds it unable to shake the alluring thought of switching couples.
Danny becomes even more entangled in illicit activities out of financial desperation, but a regular task quickly takes a terrifying turn. In another scene, Alan further infringes on Becka’s privacy, which feeds his obsession with her.
During a weekend away, the sexual tension between the two spouses reaches a breaking point. Devastating outcomes follow as Alan’s obsession with Becka intensifies. Pete finds it difficult to comprehend what transpired over the spa weekend. Evie keeps something hidden.
Becka handles the repercussions of the blog post, and Danny receives a deadline. Pete issues an ultimatum that makes Evie even more fixated on Danny. Pete and Sophie’s top page scoop thwarts Danny’s effort to cut Spencer out of his life.
Will Danny and Becka’s relationship finally fall apart when secrets are revealed during a heated showdown in the Yorkshire Dales?
Preview
For schoolteacher Evie (Eleanor Tomlinson) and her partner Pete (Alfred Enoch), everything is ideal. The stunning Becka (Jessica De Gouw) and Danny (Sam Heughan), their new neighbors, are ready to become fast friends. They are also expecting a baby and moving into a gorgeous new home.
However, the pair is taken aback by grief when tragedy strikes. Evie is angry with her religious family and rejects her previous life, but she also loves her new friends—Danny in particular, to whom she is becoming more and more drawn. When Pete realizes this, he can’t help but wonder what may have been let loose, especially after learning that Danny and Becka have a very transparent connection.
Release Date and Streaming Guide
The Couple Next Door Episode 1 will air on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 9:00 PM PT in the US. The duration of every episode is 60 minutes. The release dates in different countries are:
- Eastern Time (Canada): 9:00 PM on Monday, November 27, 2023
- Greenwich Mean Time (London): 1:00 AM on Tuesday, November 28, 2023
- Central European Time (Germany): 3:00 AM on Tuesday, November 28, 2023
- Australian Standard Time (Australia): 12:00 AM on Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The Couple Next Door Episode 1 will air on Channel 4 and STARZ.