Sam Heughan will star in the new Channel 4 series "The Couple Next Door" alongside Eleanor Tomlinson. A photo shared on Sam's Instagram of a romantic rain-soaked kiss between their characters sparked comparisons to "The Notebook." Fans also struggled to separate Sam from his role in "Outlander." Sam and Eleanor praised the welcoming and safe environment on set for intimate scenes. The series follows a young couple whose lives change when they become entangled with a neighboring couple. "The Couple Next Door" will be released on November 27.