Jon Hamm’s new dark comedy, Your Friends & Neighbors, is finding its way up the streaming charts and gaining serious traction. This show made its debut on Apple TV+ this April.
According to FlixPatrol, Your Friends & Neighbors has climbed one position to crack the Top 5 of Apple’s TV shows in the U.S. as of July 6. Its performance hasn’t just been local; it’s pulling average global rankings around 6.1. Sitting at the top of the list is Owen Wilson’s sports comedy Stick (#1), followed by Taron Egerton in the crime thriller Smoke (#2), Alexander Skarsgard in Murderbot (#3), and the fan-favorite Ted Lasso at #4. In this series, Hamm portrays a former hedge fund manager who resorts to illegal tactics to maintain his high-end existence.
Your Friends & Neighbors which consists of nine episodes, wrapped up its first season on May 30, and fans can expect a second season, which has already been confirmed. Alongside Hamm, the cast includes Amanda Peet as Mel (Coop’s ex-wife), Olivia Munn as Sam (Mel’s partner in crime), Hoon Lee as Coop’s pal and business buddy, and Lena Hall as his sister Ali, who faces mental health challenges.
The series has made waves among both critics and audiences, recently achieving Certified Fresh status on Rotten Tomatoes with a commendable rating of 78%. The consensus highlights that while the show has its off moments, its engaging leading man, Jon Hamm, is impossible to stop watching.
On this note, Brittany Frederick from CBR offered her take, emphasizing Hamm’s incredible acting: “His expressions effectively capture Coop’s fury, confusion, and fragility, adding layers of humor that keep him relatable,” she noted.
Class Commentary in Your Friends & Neighbors
As Jon Hamm’s character navigates his luxurious yet struggling life in Your Friends & Neighbors, the show delivers a sharp commentary on the lives of the wealthy and the extremes some are willing to go for appearances. In a revealing discussion with CBR, Olivia Munn dove into her role and how the narrative lines up with real-life scenarios. “My character will do whatever it takes to maintain her status in high society,” Munn shared.
She added, “It’s intriguing to see how much effort is put into maintaining such superficial status. You would think logically they’d search for a true purpose outside these small circles. Yet, for people in these elite neighborhoods, that’s their entire universe.'”
Catch Your Friends & Neighbors now streaming on Apple TV+!
Source: FlixPatrol
