Your Friends and Neighbors Episode 7 recap: Who actually killed Paul?

Episode 7 of Your Friends and Neighbors takes a chaotic, gripping turn. Coupe’s criminal lifestyle catches up with him fast, and this time, he might not get away with it. With police investigations heating up, secret affairs surfacing, and allies turning cold, everything starts unraveling for Coupe. Buckle up, because this episode is a wild ride of shocking twists and raw emotions.

At first, it’s just another robbery for Coupe. This time, he returns to the neighborhood to steal diamonds. But things take a bizarre turn when he starts having hallucinations. He sees Nick naked in the kitchen, Christian going all-in on a pancake feast, and even a strange vision of Lou.

Before he can make sense of it all, Coupe wakes up, in a hospital. He’s been attacked outside and left unconscious for 12 hours. The once-cocky thief now finds himself in total disarray.

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Detective Lynn gets personal

As Coupe lies in the hospital bed, Detective Lynn walks in. She clears the room and gets straight to the point. Something about this case feels off. She believes Coupe was targeted, not just randomly assaulted. Though Lynn doesn't have all the answers, she sees Coupe spiraling and offers to help. But Coupe? He’s already too deep in this mess. He refuses to walk away. His obsession might cost him everything. Back at the station, Lynn finds a key detail that doesn't line up. The gun found at Samantha's place doesn't match her story. Sam insists it hasn’t been fired, yet gunshot residue (GSR) says otherwise. That means Paul fired the gun, not Sam. Lynn thinks he was shooting at someone running away. But Coupe? He doesn’t match the motive, means, or opportunity. Still, Lynn suspects he's hiding something. Lynn uncovers trace amounts of blood and ammonia, suggesting someone cleaned up. But there’s more. Hidden inside a child’s teddy bear, she finds a video, Coupe tucking in Henry at Sam’s place. It’s enough to prove he was there that night. But the big picture is still fuzzy. Detective Lynn pushes Sam to rethink her statement. After Lynn leaves, Sam quickly makes a phone call. We don’t know who it’s to, but it’s not Coupe. Something is off. Is she hiding something? Or protecting someone? Meanwhile, Elena’s in a tight spot. Her brother owes $175,000 to a dangerous man named Felix. Since he can’t pay, Elena has one week to do it. She’s desperate, and desperate people make risky choices. Bruce picks up Ali and drives her home. In a rare moment of vulnerability, he admits that he used to admire her. Watching her perform again sparked something in him. They share a kiss in the driveway, but it's interrupted by Hernandez getting hilariously stuck behind some trash cans. A rare light moment in a tense episode.

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Coupe digs up the truth - Illegally

Coupe, not trusting anyone, starts his rogue investigation. He discovers that his blood was found at the crime scene, matching the traces in the ammonia.

He visits Barney in the hospital, only to be met with anger and suspicion. Barney kicks him out. Whatever secrets they once shared are no longer safe.

While Coupe attends Paul’s wake, he doesn’t realize Lynn has obtained a search warrant for his property. She arrives at his home and uncovers a vehicle hidden in his garage.

Now it's all unraveling fast.

In a panic, Coupe contacts Cat, the best lawyer in the region. She’s reluctant, there’s a conflict of interest, but Coupe blackmails her into taking the case.

She agrees. But even the best lawyer might not be enough to fix this.

The cops finally arrest Coupe for Paul’s murder. They toast with a quick drink afterward. But they’ve also found the murder weapon in the trunk of Coupe’s car.

Game over, right?

Since Episode 1, there were hints about Coupe’s tricky car trunk. It kept opening at weird times, and Coupe was always seen locking it.

Now, it all makes sense. The murder weapon was inside.

Turns out, Coupe had an affair with Paul’s ex-wife. And he and Paul had a major argument the night before Paul died.

The pieces are falling into place.

But wait. Coupe might not be the killer.

Remember, Elena had a gun. She and Coupe argued heavily in Episode 5. Maybe she went back to steal from Paul and Sam’s house. Maybe she got caught. Maybe Paul died by accident.

And maybe she put the gun in Coupe’s trunk.

Elena calls Coupe after Paul’s murder. Is it a concern? Or guilt? Did she think he messed up? Or was she making sure he wouldn’t talk?

Her role is still a mystery.

Coupe wants the good life but can't afford it. He steals from his wealthy neighbors while mocking their lifestyles, like the narrator in Fight Club.

He hates the system but still chases its comforts. And when he's finally arrested and locked up, he feels free.

For once, he sleeps peacefully.

Episode 7 of Your Friends and Neighbors was a rollercoaster. Coupe's past, his shady dealings, and his blurred morals all catch up with him. But even with the arrest, it feels like we’re still only scratching the surface. There are too many secrets, too many suspects, and too much still hidden. If you thought this was the end for Coupe, you’re dead wrong.

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