Your Friends & Neighbors Surges to Global Streaming Dominance

By Published Apr 13, 2026, 9:35 AM EDT Nick Bythrow is a Lead Writer for ScreenRant. He has been writing for the site since September 2026. He graduated from Hampshire College in 2026, where he triple majored in Journalism, Communications, and Media Studies. When he's not writing about TV and movies for ScreenRant and his blog, , Nick is penning speculative fiction and poetry on . He lives outside Boston, Massachusetts. Summary Generate a summary of this story follow Follow followed Followed Like Like Log in Here is a fact-based summary of the story contents: Try something different: Show me the facts Explain it like I’m 5 Give me a lighthearted recap

's stellar crime series is back on top of streaming charts.

The streaming service's crime show that mixes elements from Breaking Bad and Ozarks is now a Number 1 streaming hit following its massive return. Apple TV original series come from a number of genres, from the sci-fi to the more grounded procedural mystery shows like Slow Horses.

However, the streaming service also offers a number of crime series that focus on perpetrators of certain crimes, similar in focus to shows like the aforementioned Breaking Bad and Ozarks. One such example is , which followed an arson investigator who himself was a serial arsonist. Now, a returning show in the same vein has achieved global popularity.

Apple TV's has quickly risen the ranks to become a Number 1 streaming hit on the platform following its return. Beginning in 2026, the show follows Jon Hamm as Coop, a wealthy financier who turns to robbing his rich neighbors to maintain his expensive lifestyle after being fired from his hedge fund manager position. premiered on Friday, April 3.

Now, FlixPatrol reports that, following the release of its first two episodes, Your Friends & Neighbors is the Number 1 TV show in the world on Apple TV. According to data from April 13, 2026, the show is Number 1 in 68 countries around the world, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, all bolstering it to the top of the charts.

This puts the show ahead of other big, ongoing series on the platform: Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 now sits at Number 2, while For All Mankind season 5 now sits at Number 4. The show is aided not only by a fresh return, but also by positive reception: show it holding a Certified Fresh 88% on Rotten Tomatoes.

It helps that the has expanded with the introduction of James Marsden's Owen Ashe, a multi-millionaire who comes into the neighborhood seeking growth and opportunity. The show has also indicated he'll be at odds with Coop, discovering his secret robbery schemes and becoming more heavily involved in the larger story.

James Marsden as Owen Ashe in Your Friends and Neighbors season 2

Your Friends & Neighbors' presentation is similar to that of other major crime TV shows, only focusing on robbery and money laundering instead of more widespread criminal activities, such as drugs and murder. It helps make the show unique in contrast to other series in its genre, while also giving it a familiar flair that makes it easy to watch unfold.

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It's no surprise the crime series has managed to become a top performer for Apple TV. The streaming service has long-term faith in the show, with getting announced before season 2 even premiered. It seems like they're in in for the long haul, which is paying off in spectacular fashion.

With eight episodes left and a weekly release schedule of one new installment every Friday, Your Friends & Neighbors could be sticking to the top of Apple TV's streaming chart for some time to come. With the show becoming a massive success after just two episodes, there's no telling how big a global hit it will stay in weeks, and perhaps seasons, to come.

30 8.7/10 8/10 10 stars 9 stars 8 stars 7 stars 6 stars 5 stars 4 stars 3 stars 2 stars 1 star Like Follow Followed TV-MA Release Date April 11, 2026 Network Apple TV