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Your Friends & Neighbours season two review
The star returns as wealthy neighbourhood thief Coop in this rich dessert of a show. But as he tackles middle-age malaise, there’s a lot of heart – plus a guest appearance by James Marsden
TL;DR
- Your Friends & Neighbours is a US dramedy satirizing the wealthy elite in a fictional Westport, New York.
- Jon Hamm stars as Andrew "Coop" Cooper, a former hedge funder turned burglar who steals from his rich neighbors.
- Season two explores themes of aging and mid-life crisis, with Coop facing physical limitations and his ex-wife dealing with empty nest syndrome.
- The show features sharp dialogue, humor, and a critique of excessive wealth and privilege.
- New characters, including Owen played by James Marsden, are introduced, adding to the Westport ecosystem.
- The series is described as a "guilty pleasure" with more heart than expected, offering a satirical look at the lives of the ultra-rich.