The Couple Next Door season 2 cast, start time and episodes as new drama unfolds

Following the gripping first series, 'The Couple Next Door' returns for a second season, boasting an all-new narrative and cast, leaving fans eager for more of the psychological drama that stars Poldark's Eleanor Tomlinson and Outlander's Sam Heughan.

The show initially captivated viewers with the tale of two neighbouring couples and a scandalous affair between the characters played by Tomlinson and Heughan. However, neither will appear in the new outing.

This season, creator David Allison promises a fresh take on the drama, revealing to Radio Times: "The first series was about two couples that collided with each other - a square. Whereas this is more two love triangles... so the dynamic is really different."

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Allison also hinted at a shift in character dynamics, noting: "The other thing is this is about characters who are a little bit older. They're in their 40s - it's about a mid-life crisis and there's different things going on in those relationships as well."

Here's the lowdown on what to expect from the new instalment.

Who is in the cast of The Couple Next Door?

Season two of 'The Couple Next Door' introduces a stellar lineup, including The Witcher's Aggy K Adams as enigmatic nurse Mia and Never Have I Ever's Sendhil Ramamurthy portraying Charlotte's former beau Leo.

The series also features Hugh Dennis of 'Outnumbered' fame as Alan, Jeff Rawle from 'Hollyoaks' as Henry, Adam James of 'Vigil' as Ben, and Maimie McCoy, known for 'The Musketeers', as Gemma.

Completing the ensemble are Barney White as Brandon, Jackie Clune as Annette, Janine Duvitski as Gloria, and Tanya Moodie taking on the role of Yvonne.

When is The Couple Next Door on?

The first episode of The Couple Next Door will kick off at 9pm and is set to entertain viewers for a full hour until 10pm.

Wondering how many episodes are in The Couple Next Door? Here's the lowdown on the episode schedule:

Episode 1 - July 14.

Episode 2 - July 15.

Episode 3 - July 16.

Episode 4 - July 21.

Episode 5 - July 22.

Episode 6 - July 23.

Catch-up will be a breeze as the episodes will also be up for grabs on Channel 4's streaming service.

Channel 4 witnessed its biggest scripted streaming debut with the first season of The Couple Next Door, as the opening episode racked up over a million streams within just seven days.

Season two's official synopsis teases: "Leo's return sparks a change in Charlotte and Mia seizes the opportunity to work her way into Jacob and Charlotte's confidence, their street, and eventually even their bed, befriending cul-de-sac outcast Alan (Hugh Dennis) along the way.

"But it's not long before Mia's past comes back to haunt her, leading Charlotte and Jacob to question who she really is, especially when patients at the hospital start mysteriously dying. One thing is clear - giving in to their desires could have deadly consequences."

Tune in for The Couple Next Door season 2, premiering on July 14 on Channel 4.