Written by John Edward Betancourt Sam Heughan and Eleanor Tomlinson as Danny and Evie in Episode 102 of ‘The Couple Next Door’ – ‘Tangled Temptations’. (Photo Courtesy of STARZ.)
Caution: This article contains spoilers for Episode 102 of ‘The Couple Next Door’. To revisit the Series Premiere, click here.
One particular belief that a great deal of us hold to in this life, is that we have a fine understanding of what kind of people live in the homes that surround us. Which we of course, base upon basic sensory information. For instance, if they’re noisy and raucous, they’re probably annoying jerks. But if they keep to themselves, they’re probably some low-key individuals we could have a nice chat with. Not to mention, our interactions with the majority of our neighbors are quite pleasant, as are the meals or drinks or conversations we sometimes share, all of which helps to quickly lock up the notion that so many of them… are probably nice and worth living next to. But the fact of the matter is, we know nothing of those that surround us. Because in reality, we simply don’t know them the way we know ourselves or our family. So, in order to truly know them, and know if they’re good people… we would need to see into their everyday lives and what we would learn could potentially shock us, as evidenced by the next episode of The Couple Next Door. For ‘Tangled Temptations’ took the time to really ponder upon what people are like behind closed doors and that brought forth both fascinating and unsettling moments for certain. For instance, this episode informed us that some of our neighbors, might be far more disturbed than we know. Since Alan went all out here to further his obsession with Becka by breaking into her home to learn about her, be near her, and doing so… prompted him to steal footage of one of her and Danny’s recent trysts. In an effort to satisfy his sexual curiosities and to find agency when he discovered his image in town was sour at best. Which informed us we just don’t know what our neighbors are capable of, and this took Alan’s odd nature to new heights for certain and the exploration did not end there. Mainly because Becka and Danny made an effort to cheer Pete and Evie up by taking them out to the beach for the weekend. Since Evie and Pete were still trying to heal from their pain. Which brought forth, a weekend of discovery. In that, the new neighbors both learned that Becka and Danny were into the polyamorous lifestyle. Which brought forth all kinds of questions from Pete, and of course… more flirtations between Danny and Evie, since there is chemistry there. The kind that this series will undoubtedly explore for reasons we will get to in a moment. Because what mattered more in this instance, was the fact that this too… exposed how little we know about the lives of the people that surround us and that sometimes… the only way to know is to spend time with them, akin to this. But there was mention regarding the chemistry between Danny and Evie, and that’s worth expanding upon further. Mainly because, this series also took a little time to think upon how important it is for couples to communicate and work to heal together when dark times befall them. Because Pete and Evie were on two separate paths here, and both felt lost in their own right but did little to reunite and that isn’t helping the situation. Since Evie feels abandoned and lonesome and that could bring her into Danny and Becka’s bed and stead no problem, and Pete with her. As they both try to desperately feel something over the loss they suffered and that could be disastrous for their love. Plus, this episode made sure to follow up further on Danny’s side gig. By informing us that he owes a lot of money to others and has pissed them off and that side venture will be hazardous to his career and his health. Since the boss found out and because… he literally came under fire at the end of this story. However, while we wait to see what comes of that, we can celebrate one fascinating study. One that really did showcase, that we haven’t a clue about the people around us. For behind closed doors they truly are different people outright and that’s important to think upon and realize. Not to create fear mind you, and not to make us nosy, but just to remind us… that we never really know the everyday people in our lives, despite thinking that we do. All because we just don’t spend that much time with them, and perhaps having that fluffier perception of them is best. So that we don’t get caught up with the Alan’s of the world and their weird habits, and the potential dangers that now surround Danny, and steer clear of proclivities and curiosities that might endanger our relationship if we’re not ready for them. That lesson of course, will also be brought up down the line, since Evie is indeed ready to play with fire, and it will be fascinating to see what comes out of the lessons explored here in the weeks to come. Until next time. Watch ‘The Couple Next Door’
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