"Sounds like another win": Things look good so far as fans react early to Apple TV+'s Your Friends & Neighbors

Apple TV+ has been on a roll over the past year. From Severance to Dope Thief, it has seen several successes. Its latest offering is Your Friends & Neighbors, the first two episodes of which premiered on April 11, 2025. The show is a dramedy about a previously wealthy man, who begins robbing his wealthy friends and neighbors to make ends meet after losing his job and family.

The two episodes aired have already drawn early reactions that sound promising. So far, things are looking good for the show.

With the internet blowing up with early reactions to the show, here is how the fans are reacting to Apple TV+'s Your Friends & Neighbors.

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Fan Reactions to Your Friends & Neighbors

So far, fans have been fairly impressed with the Apple TV+ dramedy, calling it another win for the platform. One fan said on Reddit:

"Very promising. Apple TV doesn’t stop coming out with great quality stuff."

Another fan echoed the sentiment:

"Overall, sounds like another win!"

Fans are particularly impressed by the show's writing, crediting much of its early success to creator Jonathan Tropper.

One fan commented:

"Apple really is on a roll lately",

To this, another replied:

"Yes, and also - Jonathan Trooper doesn’t know how to write a bad show"

Despite having only two episodes out so far, Your Friends & Neighbours has already been renewed for a second season by the streaming platform. This confidence seems to be well-placed, considering the great first reviews the show has received.

One fan commented:

"I’m not surprised by the good reviews [for Your Friends & Neighbors]. Apple clearly have a lot of confidence in this one as it has been renewed in advance for a second season and has been chosen to air in a time that is prime for Emmy consideration."

Another attributed Apple TV+'s confidence to creator Trooper's track record:

"Apple relies on Tropper - Your Friends & Neighbors, Lucky, Matchbox, and The Corsair Code."

The BBC gave the show a perfect 5/5, describing it as:

"Radically different from any other show"

The Telegraph awarded Your Friends & Neighbors 4/5, praising Jon Hamm's performance.

"Jon Hamm emulates his Mad Men glory days in this uber-rich satire"

It is not always easy to get audiences to sympathize with a middle-aged white man going through what appears to be a midlife crisis, but Your Friends and Neighbours appears to be doing just fine, and the fans seem to love Jon Hamm's portrayal of desperation.

One fan stated:

Jon Hamm is so incredibly watchable. He's fantastic.

The early reviews for the show have been positive so far, and things are looking great for Your Friends and Neighbours since Apple TV+ has already been renewed for another season.

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