Calling all mystery drama lovers! ITV is airing an Australian six-part series that is bound to keep you hooked from start to finish – and it's available to binge-watch now.
Based on Sally Hepworth's bestselling novel, The Family Next Door follows an enigmatic woman named Isabelle (Teresa Palmer), who moves to a small Australian seaside cul-de-sac in Osprey Point called Pleasant Court.
© ITVIsabelle's drive to solve mysteries quickly leads her to investigate the lives of the four neighbouring families, and she becomes entangled in the web of secrets and lies that make up the close-knit community.
First airing in Australia in August 2025 and later in the US in February 2026, The Family Next Door lands on ITV on 17 May and is available to stream on ITVX. Intrigued? Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about the twisty series…
What have viewers said about The Family Next Door?
While the series is yet to receive a score on Rotten Tomatoes, some viewers have already taken to the platform to share their thoughts.
In a five-star review, one viewer said: "I really enjoyed this show, I watched all six episodes in one night," while another wrote: "A little slow moving but the pace is necessary. Excellent acting and a lot of potential endings. Keeps you interested until the end."
Meanwhile, Decider penned: "We're expecting to get a few more answers about Isabelle's presence as the season of The Family Next Door goes on, and that should help us get a little more into a story that starts off witty and interesting in a lot of other ways."
In its four-star review, ScreenHub added: "Just because all the pieces are familiar ones doesn't mean the pattern remains the same; The Family Next Door is worth checking in on."
What is The Family Next Door about?
The story follows Sally Hepworth's novel, with each episode focusing on a different resident living in the cul-de-sac of Pleasant Court.
The synopsis reads: "It's peak holiday season in the popular seaside town of Osprey Point when an enigmatic stranger, Isabelle (Teresa Palmer), rents a family home in a quiet cul-de-sac.
"As Isabelle charms her way into her neighbours' homes and lives, she quickly discovers that everyone at Pleasant Court has something to hide. How far will her obsessive drive to solve a mystery push her to expose the truth?"
Who stars in The Family Next Door?
The series is led by Teresa Palmer (Warm Bodies, A Discovery of Witches), who is joined by Philippa Northeast (Good Cop/Bad Cop), Bella Heathcote (Pieces of Her) and Catherine McClements (Return to Paradise).
Other cast members include Jane Harber (The Moodys), Ming Zhu Hii (Intrusion), Daniel Henshall (Snowtown) and Tane Williams Accra (The Subtle Art of Not Giving a #@%!).
Rounding out the cast are Bob Morley (The 100), Maria Angelico (Strife) and Dominic Ona-Ariki (One Lane Bridge).
The Family Next Door lands on ITV on Sunday 17 May. All six episodes of the Australian mystery-thriller are also available to stream online on ITVX.
