The Family Next Door: Release date news, cast details, streaming details and more about the upcoming ABC drama

ABC's upcoming six-part drama series The Family Next Door, starring Teresa Palmer and Bella Heathcote, is all set to drop on Sunday, August 10, 2025, on ABC iView and ABC TV. Directed by Tropfest-winning director Emma Freeman, the series is based on Sally Hepworth's 2018 bestselling novel of the same title. The synopsis of The Family Next Door, according to Screen Australia, reads,

"When enigmatic Isabelle moves into a coastal town cul-de-sac, driven to find a missing piece of her life, her investigation casts suspicion on the four diverse families in the small community. Her ultimate quest to reunite one family has consequences for them all."

Filming for The Family Next Door mostly took place in coastal Victoria. Created by Sarah Scheller for TV, the series is written by an ensemble of writers which includes Scheller, Pip Karmel, Andrew Anastasios, Julia Moriarty, and Sally Hepworth.

ABC, Beyond Entertainment Pty Ltd and Muse Entertainment Enterprises, and Melinda Wearne are the producers, while Dean O'Toole serves as the series producer.

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The Family Next Door: Release date and streaming details

As per Beyond Productions, The Family Next Door is all set to release on Sunday, August 10, 2025, on ABC TV. The episode will release at 8 PM ET and will be available to stream simultaneously on ABC iView. As per Screen Australia, each episode of The Family Next Door will run for 50 minutes.

On ABC iView, a user is free to access with an ABC account. One can watch the episode live or catch up on demand. For overseas viewers, international distribution is handled by Sphere Abacus; thus availability will vary region to region.

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Who's in ABC's drama The Family Next Door?

The lead role of Isabelle is played by Teresa Palmer, best known for her roles in The Clearing, A Discovery of Witches, and Addition. Apart from Palmer, here is the cast of The Family Next Door:

• Catherine McClements
• Ming-Zhu Hii
• Jane Harber
• Tane Williams-Accra
• Dominic Ona-Ariki
• Phillippa Northeast
• Bella Heathcote
• Maria Angelico
• Bob Morley

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What to expect from ABC's The Family Next Door?

The Family Next Door follows a mysterious newcomer, Isabella, as she moves into a seaside cul-de-sac and begins to pry upon her neighbors. Her obsessive pursuit to reunite a torn family unravels secrets in all the households in the lush, tight-knit community of Pleasant Court.

This suburban mystery explores themes of relationships, societal ties, motherhood, and family identity — woven tightly with suspense and psychological drama. Isabella's arrival and probing nature unsettle all residents, revealing lies that can break the bond between families. In the trailer, we see Isabella moving to Pleasant Court and start her investigation. She utters,

"You'll be amazed at the things you learn about a place if you pay attention."

Isabella's investigation makes the neighbors at Pleasant Court not just suspicious of her, but of each other, causing tension in their once close-knit community.

Rachel Okhine, the Head of Scripted at ABC, said,

"The Family Next Door is a funny and authentic portrayal of suburban life and exploration of motherhood, underpinned by a compelling mystery. We are so excited to be part of bringing Sally Hepworth’s propulsive novel to the screen, steered by an incredibly talented team of creatives.”

Meanwhile, Screen Australia's Louise Gough (Director of Narrative Content) told ABC,

"We believe it will resonate not just in Australia, but internationally, showcasing the strength of Australian narratives in the mystery genre.”

The Family Next Door aims to deliver emotion and suspense. The show promises to feature strong performances and stunning coastal views, and is definitely in the race to become one of ABC's top dramas of 2025.

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