Jon Hamm’s “gripping” and “emotionally rich” comedy series gets exciting and early new-season update

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I’m so excited! Apple TV has already renewed Jon Hamm’s hilarious show, Your Friends & Neighbors, for a third season! And get this – they’re doing it almost two months before season two even comes out! That’s how much they believe in it, and honestly, I totally get why – it’s brilliant.

Jonathan Tropper’s darkly humorous series features Jon Hamm as Andrew ‘Coop’ Cooper, a recently divorced Wall Street professional who tries to keep up his lavish lifestyle through questionable means.

Bill Hamm plays Mel, Coop’s former wife and a therapist, alongside Amanda Peet and Olivia Munn, who plays Sam Levitt. Hamm is also an executive producer on the show.

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The comedy’s cast also includes Hoon Lee as Barney Choi, a friend of Coop’s, Mark Tallman as Nick Brandes, Mel’s new boyfriend, Aimee Carrero as Elena, Nick’s housekeeper, Heather Lind as Kat Resnick, and Lena Hall as Coop’s sister, Ali.

The show has been renewed just two months before its return on April 3rd, but details beyond that haven’t been shared yet.

In the second season, Coop will continue to live a double life as an amateur thief in the suburbs. However, the arrival of a new neighbor, played by James Marsden, could disrupt his criminal activities.

Following a successful first season that earned a ‘Certified Fresh’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes with a 79% approval score from critics (based on 61 reviews), the second season has a lot to live up to.

The show has been generally well-received, with critics praising Jon Hamm’s performance as particularly strong (according to Variety and Salon.com). However, some reviewers noted that the show shares similarities with other programs, potentially making it feel unoriginal.

Even Jon Hamm’s charisma isn’t enough to make this show engaging; it feels uninspired and overly focused on sensationalism, according to the Boston Globe. The New Yorker also pointed out the show’s conflicting messages – it criticizes wealth while simultaneously showcasing an appealing, luxurious lifestyle, creating a confusing experience for viewers.

The show has gained a dedicated fanbase on IMDb, with viewers enjoying Coop’s antics and appreciating its insightful look at society.

Viewers are calling the series captivating, smart, and deeply moving, saying it surpassed their hopes. Another fan highlighted the show’s unique and strangely funny atmosphere.

You can now watch season 1 of Your Friends & Neighbors on Apple TV. Season 2 starts on April 3rd, and new episodes will be released every week until June 12th. Good news for fans – a third season is already planned!

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2026-02-05 14:19