Where was Your Friends & Neighbors? Apple TV+ series’ filming location explored

Your Friends & Neighbors might look like another sharp, witty drama about suburban life, but it hits deeper than that. The new Apple TV+ series has been turning heads not only for its biting humor and brilliant performances but also for its stunning setting and backdrop. Those tree-lined streets, sprawling mansions, and picture-perfect parks? They’re quite real. And fans have been asking one question since the premiere: where exactly was Your Friends & Neighbors filmed?

As it turns out, the picture-perfect world of Westmont Village in the series is more than just a Hollywood set. The series blends real-life locations with a story that digs into the messy, complicated reality of privilege, secrets, and the lengths people will go to keep up appearances.

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A quick look at the story

At the heart of Your Friends & Neighbors is Andrew "Coop" Cooper, played by Jon Hamm. He’s a former hedge fund manager whose life unravels after losing his job and going through a nasty divorce. Facing financial ruin but unwilling to let go of his lavish lifestyle, Coop finds an unconventional solution: robbing his own neighbors.

It’s the kind of premise that feels darkly funny but also weirdly believable. As Your Friends & Neighbors unfolds, it peels back the layers of this seemingly perfect community, revealing that everyone, not just Coop, has something to hide.

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So, where was Your Friends & Neighbors filmed?

Even though Westmont Village exists only on paper, the places you see on screen in the show are very much real. The show was shot across several locations in New York, each adding a little extra character to the world Coop is trying (and failing) to hold together.

Hudson Valley, New York

If the leafy streets and charming neighborhoods in Your Friends & Neighbors feel familiar, that’s because the Hudson Valley does a lot of the heavy lifting. This region, with its mix of old-money estates and quaint small towns, provides the perfect backdrop for a story about wealth, secrets, and social facades.

You’ll catch glimpses of the Hudson Valley in almost every episode, those neighborhood walks, tense driveway conversations, and picture-perfect block parties were all filmed here.

Woodlea Mansion, Briarcliff Manor

The stunning country club that shows up in so many scenes? That’s the Woodlea Mansion in Briarcliff Manor. Built in 1895 for a member of the Vanderbilt family, this place is every bit as grand in real life as it looks on screen.

This is where characters meet for gossip during sessions disguised as tennis matches, power lunches, and those high-society parties where someone’s always hiding something behind a polite smile, a recurring theme in the series.

Rye, New York

Rye adds another layer of charm to Your Friends & Neighbors. This coastal town serves as the setting for several low-key but important moments, coffee shop chats, casual lunches, or chance encounters that end up being anything but accidental.

Look closely and you’ll spot real places like Water Moon Restaurant and Sunshine Coffee Roasters making cameo appearances.

Manhattan, New York

Not everything happens in the suburbs. Some of the show's key scenes, whether it’s shady pawn shop deals, sleek corporate offices, or a glimpse into Coop’s messier side, were filmed right in Midtown Manhattan, at the CBS Broadcast Center.

The sudden shift from calm, manicured neighborhoods to the intensity of Manhattan adds a little jolt of energy whenever the story demands it.

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How the show is doing, audience and critics

Your Friends & Neighbors landed with exactly the kind of buzz you’d expect from a show starring Jon Hamm. Critics have mostly embraced it. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a solid 81% approval rating, while Metacritic gives it a 61 out of 100, signaling generally positive feedback.

Reviewers have been especially kind to Hamm, calling this his best work since Mad Men. Some loved how the series balances humor and discomfort, though others noted that its sharp wit occasionally leans so far into cynicism it might make you squirm. And honestly? That feels pretty intentional.

Viewers seem to agree. The show cracked Apple TV+’s Top 10 in its first weeks and held its spot for a while. No surprise it’s already been renewed for season two.

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Final thoughts

On the surface, Your Friends & Neighbors might appear to be a show about crime, gossip, and suburban drama. But once the outer layer has peeled, the outside layer it’s really about something deeper, the games people play to keep up the illusion of a perfect life, even when everything’s quietly falling apart.

The real-world locations aren’t just background scenery. They’re part of the story. From grand historic mansions to cozy seaside coffee shops, each spot adds something crucial to the show’s mood, a reminder that behind every perfectly trimmed hedge, there’s probably something (or someone) being carefully hidden.

Whether you’re watching for the sharp writing, the brilliant cast, or just to get a peek behind the curtain of suburban perfection, Your Friends & Neighbors delivers, in all the best, messiest ways.