“The primary theme of the [The Couple Next Door] is need and what occurs when odd individuals cross their very own ethical boundaries. It’s the anticipation of this forbidden intercourse, that sluggish, burning obsession, which can finally ignite in spectacular trend, which makes this a really attractive collection,” says govt producer Jo McGrath of the brand new six-part darkish psychological thriller starring Outlander heartthrob Sam Heughan.
Heughan is visitors cop Danny, dwelling in an upscale neighborhood together with his yoga teacher spouse, Becka (Jessica De Gouw, Pennyworth). They’ve an open relationship and welcome the brand new couple on their road, instructor Evie (Eleanor Tomlinson, Poldark) and journalist Pete (Alfred Enoch, Easy methods to Get Away With Homicide), with very open arms.
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To solid the irresistible Danny, “We would have liked a star actor who may exude intercourse enchantment however on the identical time may convey actual emotion and vulnerability,” says McGrath, who sees one thing of Heughan’s Outlander character, 18th century Highlander Jamie Fraser, in Danny. “They’re each considerably flawed heroes, decided and cussed however nonetheless able to change. On the face of it, Danny is a macho alpha male, however beneath that powerful man exterior, he’s a person with secrets and techniques struggling to maintain his job and his household on monitor.”
Danny’s secrets and techniques aren’t nearly what goes on behind closed bed room doorways. There are some shady goings-on at work that, if found, may blow up his life, and what he chooses to cover from Becka may break up them aside. However all that harmless Evie sees is a glamorous couple providing journey. “Evie and Pete have been collectively as a pair since a really early age,” McGrath explains. “Evie hasn’t had every other severe boyfriends, and he or she meets Danny and Becka at a stage in her life the place she’s clearly craving for extra pleasure.”
The obsession, jealousy, and intrigue result in a terrifying evening, glimpsed within the collection’ premiere. Because the episodes progress, McGrath guarantees you’ll be all-in: “The collection builds to a chilling climax the place the stakes are life-threatening.”
The Couple Subsequent Door, Collection Premiere, Friday, January 17, 9/8c, Starz