'Phenomenal' new drama is so good people are re-watching immediately after finishing show

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By Asiya Ali

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Viewers are immediately re-watching the "phenomenal" new UK drama, The Couple Next Door.

The new psychological thriller made its screen debut on Monday night (November 27), and many people have taken to social media to give their verdict.

The Channel 4 series follows a schoolteacher named Evie (played by Eleanor Tomlinson) and her partner Pete (portrayed by Alfred Enoch), whose lives are going exactly to plan.

The pair moves into a beautiful new home, has a baby on the way, and strikes up a friendship with new neighbors Becka (Jessica De Gouw) and Danny (Sam Heughan). However, as they all grow closer, their relationships become increasingly complex, threatening to change their lives forever.

Watch The Couple Next Door trailer below:

Taking to the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), viewers heaped praise on the thrilling TV series.

One user hailed: "One episode left of #TheCoupleNextDoor It’s phenomenal, Sam is brilliant, the whole cast is amazing, and the story! As it unfolds, everything turns upside down and every character surprises you. Looks like my first impression of Danny was right. I’m a bit scared of the ending."

Another person revealed that they are rewatching the show: "Aye. I may have binged #TheCoupleNextDoor, and will be rewatching tonight with friends."

A third commented: "Episode 1 of #TheCoupleNextDoor was REALLY GOOD! The casting is great. The story is phenomenal. It’s EVERYTHING I love in a show!! @SamHeughan is definitely showing his range in a fantastic way!"

A fourth reacted: "Finished watching #TheCoupleNextDoor. I really really liked it. I really liked the last three episodes in particular. I thought Sam was incredible. I loved Jessica’s character Becka, she was my fav honestly. Their scene where they finally talk was so good!"

Someone else added: "Watched all 6 eps tonight! Congrats to Sam and the cast and crew on this suspenseful & steamy series."

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The Couple Next Door is currently available to watch in the UK. Credit: Tristan Fewings/BAFTA / Getty

Tomlinson - who starred in Poldark and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging - spoke to Stylist magazine about the new steamy drama, and described it as "addictive".

"The main theme of this show is the exploration of relationships and how claustrophobia can quickly set in," the 31-year-old actress shared. "The neighborhood is the perfect metaphor for that. Once you decide to break free from that, how quickly can you spiral? How far do you go?

"It’s certainly an enticing watch, I would say. I think it leaves you wanting more and there’s an addictive energy to the series. It’s very sexy. It draws people in because it dares to address the unknown and, for some, the taboo," she added.

The series is available to watch in the UK on Channel 4's streaming site.

Featured image credit: Tristan Fewings/BAFTA / Getty

'Phenomenal' new drama is so good people are re-watching immediately after finishing show

vt-author-image

By Asiya Ali

Article saved!Article saved!

Viewers are immediately re-watching the "phenomenal" new UK drama, The Couple Next Door.

The new psychological thriller made its screen debut on Monday night (November 27), and many people have taken to social media to give their verdict.

The Channel 4 series follows a schoolteacher named Evie (played by Eleanor Tomlinson) and her partner Pete (portrayed by Alfred Enoch), whose lives are going exactly to plan.

The pair moves into a beautiful new home, has a baby on the way, and strikes up a friendship with new neighbors Becka (Jessica De Gouw) and Danny (Sam Heughan). However, as they all grow closer, their relationships become increasingly complex, threatening to change their lives forever.

Watch The Couple Next Door trailer below:

Taking to the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter), viewers heaped praise on the thrilling TV series.

One user hailed: "One episode left of #TheCoupleNextDoor It’s phenomenal, Sam is brilliant, the whole cast is amazing, and the story! As it unfolds, everything turns upside down and every character surprises you. Looks like my first impression of Danny was right. I’m a bit scared of the ending."

Another person revealed that they are rewatching the show: "Aye. I may have binged #TheCoupleNextDoor, and will be rewatching tonight with friends."

A third commented: "Episode 1 of #TheCoupleNextDoor was REALLY GOOD! The casting is great. The story is phenomenal. It’s EVERYTHING I love in a show!! @SamHeughan is definitely showing his range in a fantastic way!"

A fourth reacted: "Finished watching #TheCoupleNextDoor. I really really liked it. I really liked the last three episodes in particular. I thought Sam was incredible. I loved Jessica’s character Becka, she was my fav honestly. Their scene where they finally talk was so good!"

Someone else added: "Watched all 6 eps tonight! Congrats to Sam and the cast and crew on this suspenseful & steamy series."

wp-image-1263238473 size-full
The Couple Next Door is currently available to watch in the UK. Credit: Tristan Fewings/BAFTA / Getty

Tomlinson - who starred in Poldark and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging - spoke to Stylist magazine about the new steamy drama, and described it as "addictive".

"The main theme of this show is the exploration of relationships and how claustrophobia can quickly set in," the 31-year-old actress shared. "The neighborhood is the perfect metaphor for that. Once you decide to break free from that, how quickly can you spiral? How far do you go?

"It’s certainly an enticing watch, I would say. I think it leaves you wanting more and there’s an addictive energy to the series. It’s very sexy. It draws people in because it dares to address the unknown and, for some, the taboo," she added.

The series is available to watch in the UK on Channel 4's streaming site.

Featured image credit: Tristan Fewings/BAFTA / Getty