Now that Netflix’s Ozark has finished, Apple TV has a new show that’s quickly becoming a favorite for fans of dark, thrilling crime dramas. After Breaking Bad ended, many viewers were searching for something similar – a show with the same mix of tragedy, suspense, and dark humor. Breaking Bad‘s story of Walter White’s transformation into the drug kingpin Heisenberg was incredibly captivating, and Ozark initially filled that void for a lot of people.
The series Ozark centered on Marty Byrde, an accountant played by Jason Bateman, who moved his family to the Ozarks to launder money for a drug cartel. As the show went on, Marty got caught up in local criminal conflicts, making the story increasingly intense. While Ozark ended in 2022, Apple TV+’s Your Friends and Neighbors is a great show to watch next if you enjoyed it. It’s part of a trend of crime dramas featuring seemingly normal suburban dads who become involved in criminal activity, and stars Jon Hamm as a hedge fund manager named Coop.
Your Friends and Neighbors Is Perfect For Fans of Ozark (And Breaking Bad)
Recently divorced and feeling lost, Andrew “Coop” Cooper loses his high-paying job. Desperate to keep his family’s comfortable lifestyle going without admitting financial trouble, Coop starts robbing his wealthy neighbors. This leads to a darkly humorous and suspenseful story about a man trying to hold everything together as his life unravels and his risky plan spirals out of control.
Unlike the crime drama Ozark, which toned down the quirky humor seen in Breaking Bad, the new show Your Friends and Neighbors does something different. Many recent movies and series have poked fun at the super-wealthy, letting audiences enjoy seeing them face consequences. But Your Friends and Neighbors flips that idea on its head – you’ll find yourself hoping the criminal protagonist, Coop, escapes punishment, even though he’s just as flawed as the wealthy people around him.
Your Friends and Neighbors Features One of Jon Hamm’s Best Performances Yet
With movies like Glass Onion, The Menu, Death of a Unicorn, Triangle of Sadness, Ready or Not, Saltburn, and The Fall of the House of Usher all portraying ridiculously awful rich characters getting their comeuppance, the show Your Friends and Neighbors feels like a breath of fresh air. Similar to The White Lotus and Succession, it doesn’t just show the flaws of its wealthy, unlikeable characters – it makes you understand and even sympathize with them, despite their bad behavior.
Jon Hamm delivers a captivating performance, reminiscent of his iconic role as Don Draper in Mad Men. Like that character, his new protagonist is flawed and questionable, yet audiences can’t help but be drawn to him. This makes Apple TV+’s Your Friends and Neighbors a strong addition to the genre of dark comedies – joining shows like Ozark and Breaking Bad – where clever writing, surprising plot twists, and a talented supporting cast keep viewers invested in a deeply flawed lead character.
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2026-04-17 19:12