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Starz Sets Sept. 19 Premiere for 'The Couple Next Door' Season 2 in U.S. and Canada

Starz touts the UK drama as a high-performing draw for its female-focused, Outlander-viewing base.

Overview

  • Starz acquired U.S. and Canadian rights and will debut the six-episode season on Sept. 19 across its app and platforms.
  • The anthology returns with a new lead cast — Annabel Scholey, Sam Palladio, Aggy K. Adams and Sendhil Ramamurthy — while Hugh Dennis reprises his role.
  • Starz released the official Season 2 trailer alongside the pickup and date announcement.
  • Writer and executive producer David Allison and director and executive producer Dries Vos return, with Eagle Eye Drama producing in association with Happy Duck Films and support from the Belgian Tax Shelter.
  • Season 1 was described by Starz as one of its best-performing acquisitions, resonating with Outlander fans and reinforcing the network’s targeted acquisition strategy.