Nieuwe buren

I think the two most important thing to know about this really good, dramatic series is that the correct title is "New Neighbours". It's more impactful because of the foreboding title and is more accurate than the second class title given to the series in the UK for misguided commercial reasons.

The second most important thing is: Don't waste your time watching "The Couple Next Door", the mediocre English version of the Dutch series. The Dutch series is much better.

Incidentally, I didn't see the 'based on' In the credits of the English series as a new episode starts before the end of the credits. But I managed to see the complete credits after some work and it says it's based on the novel. Nobody sees that. The acknowledgment of original authorship should be clearly visible right in the beginning. It's the "ethics" of many series today: Pretend that your work is original instead of being a version of someone else's work. Shame on this show for trying to hide the fact that it is not an original story.

Involving story with new characters as well as old favourites. Still fresh

Nieuwe buren.. (New Neighbors).. or The Swingers (poor choice).. through two seasons this show retains interest. The cast is solid, with many outstanding performances, and the writing is well up to their abilities. The only negative comment would be that the subtitles in season two are not al all easy to read and keep up with. Outside of that minor flaw, it is a fine overall production. The third season just aired in March, and it's hoped it will soon be made available for viewing.

It's not divulging much to say that quite a few of the characters do not make it through the first and second seasons (killing comes frequently) , as cast credits indicates whose making it through all thirty of the episodes to date. An interesting premise, with much of the allure generated by the lead actor.. she is no less than outstanding. It will be most interesting to see if they are able to sustain it all through another season(s). I'd say don't pass it up. ..

This is quite the show. It's oddly strange because I'm the last person to watch anything that I have to read and not listen to, generally if I have to read a movie I'm not interested but this one is just a little intense at times and it leaves me wanting more. I very much enjoyed this, these guys are sick and twisted in the perfect amount. I have alot of hope for Lily and for the kids. It's such a crazy show, I just can't believe Eva. She's too much. Lol love it thou. Hopefully there is many seasons to go.

This Dutch series is the usual soap opera about neighbors in a cul-de-sac all of whom have hidden secrets and agendas. The script is poorly edited and tends to jump about quite a bit. This messes up continuity of the story and also tends to skew character development. It helps pass time when there is nothing else in your queue.

Season 2 takes on more of a soap opera feel as characters from Season 1 are brought back from certain death by means the viewers can only assume are the result of medical miracles and treatment as yet unknown to man! The story line becomes confusing and suggests that the writing took a dive. As most of the other posters have suggested, Season 3-4 may not be worth it to continue.