Based on New York Times bestselling author Sally Hepworth’s novel of the same name and adapted for television by award-winning screenwriter Sarah Scheller (Strife, The Letdown), The Family Next Door is also written by Pip Karmel (Total Control), Julia Moriarty (Total Control) and Andrew Anastasios (Troppo), and tells the story of enigmatic Isabelle (Palmer) who moves into a small seaside cul-de-sac where her obsessive drive to solve a mystery casts suspicion on four neighbouring families. Her quest to reunite one family will have consequences for them all.
Key cast includes Teresa Palmer (The Clearing, The Fall Guy), Bella Heathcote (The Moogai, Pieces of Her) and Philippa Northeast (Territory, The Newsreader).
Ensemble cast includes Catherine McClements (Return to Paradise, The Survivors), Ming Zhu Hii (Prosper, La Brea), Jane Harber (Offspring, In Limbo), Bob Morley (The 100, In Limbo), Daniel Henshall (Snowtown, How to Make Gravy), Tane Williams Accra (Shortland Street, Fantasy Island), Dominic Ona Ariki (One Lane Bridge, Erotic Stories) and Maria Angelico (Strife, The Newsreader).
PRESS FEATURES:
TV TONIGHT - The series has become the fastest-growing commissioned drama premiere on ABC iview of all time.
SYDNEY MORNING HERALD - Perfect on the outside, chaos within:Teresa Palmer taps her heart of darkness in ABC drama.
TV TONIGHT - Highly recommended.
SCREENHUB AUSTRALIA - Sally Hepworth novel makes for great TV.
[Four And A Half Stars]
TV TONIGHT AUSTRALIA
**** [Four Stars]
SCREENHUB
**** [Four Stars]
THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
"Uniquely engaging, mostly due to the stellar cast and the thoughtful storylines."
BRIT + CO
"Addictive suburban mystery."
WANGARATTA CHRONICLE
"Riveting."
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH, AUSTRALIA
"Will have you laughing in stitches one moment, then wiping away tears the next."
BRIT + CO
"Brilliant cast, gorgeous coastal views, and thought-provoking storylines, it’s no wonder this thriller has become such a hit."
BRIT + CO
"An admirably fresh new Australian production with a super cast... an enjoyably original storytelling approach."
THE AGE GREEN GUIDE
"Bella Heathcote is fantastic as the paranoid, demanding Ange..."
TV TONIGHT AUSTRALIA
"Teresa Palmer is pitch-perfect as the duplicitous Isabelle, smiling through inner rage."
TV TONIGHT AUSTRALIA
Pick Of The Day
TV CENTRAL, AUSTRALIA
"Sally Hepworth novel makes for great TV."
SCREENHUB
"Will keep you on the edge of your seat – and in awe of her assembled cast."
DAILY TELEGRAPH, AUSTRALIA
"The Family Next Door’s powerfully restrained performances, stellar local cast and twisty tale elevates this suburban mystery. It will quickly have you hooked."
THE CONVERSATION, AUSTRALIA
"understated and addictive"
THE CONVERSATION, AUSTRALIA
"As Isabelle, Palmer brings a warmth and believability to a character... Palmer draws the viewer in, and anchors the whole story with some of her best work in years. In some scenes that could come across as a touch melodramatic, Palmer's performance brings authenticity to the dynamic between the women."
MAMAMIA, AUSTRALIA
"Desperate to dive into an addictive thriller you can polish off in two nights? Say no more. You have to watch The Family Next Door."
MAMAMIA, AUSTRALIA
"Don't miss... a must-watch."
NEW IDEA
"Top shelf TV... will keep you guessing."
WOMEN'S DAY
"We're actually hooked."
TV WEEK
“A thoroughly entertaining watch that keeps you hooked til the end.”
THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
“This ABC beachside drama is funny, intriguing and anchored in real Aussie life.”
THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD
"Gripping."
TV BLACKBOX AUSTRALIA