Your Friends & Neighbors
"Is it a crime to want more?"
Overview
When a financial titan suddenly finds himself divorced and jobless, he starts robbing his wealthy neighbors to stay afloat. Stealing from his own social circle strangely exhilarates him—but he gradually gets tangled in a deadly web.
What critics are saying
Your Friends & Neighbors has earned generally favorable reviews from critics, who largely praise its dark, satirical look at the unraveling lives of the wealthy elite. Reviewers highlight Jon Hamm's compelling lead performance as a disgraced financier turned burglar, drawing comparisons to suburban-set prestige dramas and dark satires like The White Lotus. The show is frequently described as bleakly funny, introspective, and sharp in its critique of class complacency.
At the same time, some critics voiced reservations about the show's overall pacing and narrative longevity. A few reviews note that the plot takes a while to truly gain momentum and question whether the core storyline warrants multiple seasons rather than serving as a self-contained narrative. Nevertheless, strong acting across the ensemble and witty writing help elevate it into an engaging, biting character study.
“a bleakly funny look at the desperation and, in some cases, the tragedy of the upper middle class”
“exposes the complacency of the upper class while exploring the vulnerabilities we hide behind our chosen façades”
“Jon Hamm on another elitist world, with hilarious and scathing results”
“Jon Hamm Leads A Phenomenal Cast”
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Your Friends and Neighbors centers on a man navigating the fallout of professional failure and personal collapse. After losing his job and his marriage simultaneously, he turns to burglary as a way to maintain appearances. The series tracks how this sudden descent into crime changes his perception of the social circle he once called home.
Jon Hamm anchors a narrative where the tension stems from how quickly a life can unravel. The show focuses on the absurdity of a wealthy man resorting to theft to salvage his financial standing. As his actions escalate, the personal stakes become indistinguishable from the criminal ones. It is a portrait of a man attempting to reclaim status through deception while trapped in a cycle of his own making.
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Keywords
Details
- First Aired
- April 10, 2025
- Status
- Returning Series
- Origin
- US
- TMDB Votes
- 351