Fear Thy Neighbor Season 6 Episode 2

Ep 2. Game Of Homes

  • TV-14
  • August 8, 2019
  • 42 min

In the second episode of season 6 of Fear Thy Neighbor, titled "Game of Homes", viewers are taken to a quiet neighborhood in North Richland Hills, Texas. The peaceful co-existence between two neighboring families is shattered when a new couple moves in next door. The upbeat energy that filled the cul-de-sac soon turns into a tense situation, forcing the homeowners to pick a side.

The episode showcases the feud between the neighbors who are at each other's throats in what appears to be a petty squabble. Details reveal that the argument had been simmering for a long time with several instances recorded, including allegations of harassment and intimidation.

On one side is the longtime homeowner known as Rob, a family man who takes pride in his meticulously kept yard and has resided in the locality for over a decade. His next-door neighbor, Vanessa, and her partner have just moved into a new house next door and is renovating the property, including building a new fence bordering Rob's property.

The situation escalates when, without permission, Vanessa removes the entire fence that marked their homes' boundary and builds it inland, cutting into Rob's property by a few inches. Rob, who is a control freak and a perfectionist, takes the construction of the fence extension as a personal affront and refuses to let it slide.

Rob expresses his displeasure by firing up his lawnmower early in the morning and blasting loud music across the backyard. The behavior continues and leads to Vanessa feeling harassed and intimidated, further exacerbating the hostile environment.

Despite Rob's attempts to engage Vanessa in a reasonable discussion, the neighbors' relationship continues to deteriorate into a high stake game of homeownership, egos, and sabotage. Game of Homes demonstrates how even something as seemingly trivial as a property boundary dispute can escalate to the brink of violence.

The situation culminates in a violent confrontation, after Rob takes matters into his own hands, leading to disastrous consequences, and ultimately serves as a cautionary tale on how easily disputes among neighbors can spiral into turmoil.

As with all episodes in the series, Fear Thy Neighbor, Game of Homes reveals the potential risks of living in close proximity to strangers, highlighting how a neighbor's behavior can lead to a dangerous situation and the effects on those involved. It raises the bigger question of the responsibility of neighbors to each other when they share space, and whether there are better ways to resolve conflicts besides aggression and violence.

Fear Thy Neighbor is a popular true crime series that explores the darkest and unexpected facets of neighborly disputes that takes a turn for worst with each episode. Game of Homes stands out as a gripping story of escalating tensions between neighbors, leading to tragic consequences. It delivers a chilling reminder of the need to keep neighborly relationships cordial and amicable to avoid a fate far worse than a property line dispute.

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  • First Aired
    August 8, 2019
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English