Life’s not about the ‘what-ifs’, it’s about the ‘what-nexts’. That line popped into my head while watching Your Friends & Neighbors Episode 7. The mess has only deepened, and it’s as if each character is trapped in their own version of a bad dream, all wearing different shades of denial and regret.

To be honest, this isn’t the kind of show where anyone comes out looking pristine, and if you’re rooting for a happy ending, well, you’ve probably been watching the wrong series. Episode 7 takes us further into the tangled lives of Coop, Mel, and the rest of the characters. From Coop’s continued attempts to cover up his mess to the growing suspicion around Samantha’s role in Paul’s murder, it’s a wild ride of confusion, blame, and unexpected alliances.

The proverbial cat’s out of the bag in a couple of places,...