Couple Next Door season 2 slammed as 'waste of time' with 'gratuitous' scenes
The Channel 4 thriller returned for a second season this week, but fans of the steamy drama have been left fuming over the plot so far
Couple Next Door season 2 slammed as 'waste of time' with 'gratuitous' scenes
The Couple Next Door has made its comeback on Channel 4 for a second series this week, yet the thriller hasn't quite lived up to expectations for many viewers.
Initially featuring Outlander's Sam Heughan and Poldark's Eleanor Tomlinson, the latest season introduces two competing love triangles, with Annabel Scholey taking centre stage as heart surgeon Charlotte.
Charlotte seems to have it all, including a seemingly perfect marriage to Jacob (portrayed by Sam Palladio), but their world is rocked by the entrance of enigmatic nurse Mia (Aggy K Adams) and Charlotte's old flame Leo (Sendhil Ramamurthy).
With promises of sultry drama and shocking plot turns, the show's second outing began this Monday (14th July).
Despite showrunner David Allison hinting at a "sexier, bigger and bolder" narrative, the initial episode has left fans feeling underwhelmed, reports the Express.
Channel 4's steamiest thriller returns for a second season
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A number of viewers expressed their disappointment on X (formerly Twitter) regarding the premiere of the new series.
One disgruntled viewer posted on X: "Just watched the first two episodes of series 2, it's a dreadful unbelievable storyline is ridiculous.
"After a first really good series this was a disappointment."
Another viewer hinted at the show being a potential guilty pleasure, commenting: "This is so bad, it's brilliant #TheCoupleNextdoor."
Yet another viewer criticised the show's content, saying: "Five percent authentic story and ninety five percent gratuitous sex. A waste of time and energy."
A fourth viewer commented: "This is such a weird show. The locations don't look very British. It's all a bit artificial-looking."
"This is like someone who's in a coma, in the hospital, is dreaming it all..." remarked a fifth on the drama's surreal narrative.
Hugh Dennis returns from the first series
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Yet, despite some initial criticism, numerous enthusiasts are still captivated by The Couple Next Door's latest series, willing to embrace its fantastical elements.
An excited fan proclaimed: "Holy f*** 'The Couple Next Door' season 2 is seriously good!", awarding the new series an impressive four stars.
Meanwhile, another viewer confessed: "Giving #TheCoupleNextDoor another chance as I got bored halfway through."
As viewers ponder whether the second series will live up to expectations, the question remains: should they indulge in this steamy but peculiar drama's comeback?
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The Couple Next Door season 2 is available on Channel 4.
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