Everything Now is a British teen comedy-drama television series created by Ripley Parker. Produced by Left Bank Pictures and Sony Pictures Television, the series was released on Netflix on 5 October 2023.[1]
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| Genre | Comedy-drama |
| Created by | Ripley Parker |
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| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
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| Running time | 44–50 minutes |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | 5 October 2023 |
Synopsis
editMia (Wilde) is a 16-year-old girl from London who rejoins sixth form after a hospital stay due to anorexia nervosa.[2]
Cast
editMain
edit- Sophie Wilde as Mia Polanco
- Lauryn Ajufo as Becca Lloyd
- Harry Cadby as Cameron "Cam"
- Noah Thomas as William "Will"
- Sam Reuben as Alex, Mia's brother
- Niamh McCormack as Alison Price
- Jessie Mae Alonzo as Carli
- Robert Akodoto as Theo Mason
- Vivienne Acheampong as Viv, Mia's mother
- Alex Hassell as Rick, Mia's father
- Stephen Fry as Dr Nell
Recurring
edit- Kiran Krishnakumar as Jonah
- George Greenland as Nick
- Sani Thabo as Rhodri
- Amy Trigg as Miss Lambert
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date [3] | |
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| 1 | "Episode 1" | Alyssa McClelland | Ripley Parker | 5 October 2023 | |
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After the completion of treatment Mia is ready to get back to her life to discover her friends have been drinking, partying and hooking up without her. | |||||
| 2 | "Episode 2" | Alyssa McClelland | Ripley Parker | 5 October 2023 | |
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Post-party gossip gives Mia flashbacks from the hospital. She gets an invite from her crush and karaoke with the crew and it's time for a bigger bucket list. | |||||
| 3 | "Episode 3" | Charlie Manton | Ripley Parker | 5 October 2023 | |
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Mia tries to reinvent herself through drama club. Cam and Becca struggle to communicate things at work. | |||||
| 4 | "Episode 4" | Charlie Manton | Ripley Parker | 5 October 2023 | |
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Daunted by crossing sex off her list, Mia opts for breaking the law instead; during a mansion rager, hard liquor and harder truths flow freely. | |||||
| 5 | "Episode 5" | Dionne Edwards | Roanne Bardsley | 5 October 2023 | |
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A shared suspicion brings Mia and Alison closer together and finds them on a spa day with Viv; as Becca confides in her mother, Will speaks his truth. | |||||
| 6 | "Episode 6" | Dionne Edwards | Dylan Brady | 5 October 2023 | |
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A frustrated Alex feels mounting pressure to be perfect; the Polancos meet for a family therapy session after a harrowing school day. | |||||
| 7 | "Episode 7" | Laura Steinel | Glenn Waldron | 5 October 2023 | |
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Mia's 17th birthday party ticks several boxes on the list, but there's no shortage of drama; Cam combats jealousy and indifference; Will runs his mouth. | |||||
| 8 | "Episode 8" | Laura Steinel | Ripley Parker | 5 October 2023 | |
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Viv makes a distressing discovery; devastating news about an old friend reignites Mia's rush to finish the list. | |||||
Production
editThe project was green-lit by Netflix in November 2021 as an eight-part series called The Fuck-It Bucket.[4] Executive producers are Andy Harries, Sian McWilliams and Rob Bullock for Left Bank Pictures, alongside screenplay writer Ripley Parker.[5] In March 2023 The Hollywood Reporter revealed the title had been changed to Everything Now.[6]
Casting
editIn August 2022 it was announced that Stephen Fry had joined the cast along with Vivienne Acheampong.[7] Cast member Lauryn Ajufo described the project as having "A cast that you're bound to fall in love with",[8] and that she was, as of December 2022, "patiently waiting for the release" as it was a project she felt "grateful to be a part of".[9]
Broadcast and reception
editEverything Now was released on Netflix on 5 October 2023, with all 8 episodes.[10]
The series has been compared to other Netflix series such as Heartstopper and Sex Education.[11] On the website Rotten Tomatoes, the show has a rating of 78%, based on 9 reviews, with an average rating of 6.30/10.
In an interview with Film Updates, writer Dylan Brady confirmed that Netflix had cancelled the series after one season, despite at least one script for a second season having already been written.[12]
References
edit- ^ Netflix UK & Ireland [@NetflixUK] (6 September 2023). "After a lengthy recovery from an eating disorder, Mia is ready to get her life back. See Sophie Wilde as Mia in Everything Now, 5 Oct" (Tweet). Retrieved 6 September 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ Grater, Tom (30 November 2021). "Netflix Commissions Five UK Series: Rapman Superhero Show; 'One Day' Adaptation; Abi Morgan Thriller". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
- ^ "Everything Now - British Comedy Guide Episodes". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (30 November 2021). "Netflix Orders 5 U.K. Series, Including Adaptation of David Nicholls' 'One Day'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
- ^ Dalton, Ben (30 November 2021). "Netflix greenlights five UK series including Rapman's 'Supacell', 'One Day' adaptation". Screen Daily. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ Ritman, Alex (16 March 2023). "Ripley Parker to Adapt Sarah Underwood's YA Fantasy Novel 'Lies We Sing to the Sea' for Archery Pictures". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ Goldbart, Max (4 August 2022). "Stephen Fry Boards Netflix's 'The F**k It Bucket' From 'The Crown' Producer Left Bank; 'You Don't Know Me' Breakout Sophie Wilde To Lead". Deadline. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ "NEW NOISE: LAURYN AJUFO". Wonderland Magazine. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ Mitchell, Tamika (8 December 2022). "TBB TALKS TO … TELL ME EVERYTHING STAR LAURYN AJUFO". The British Blacklist. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
- ^ Sarrubba, Stefania (2 October 2023). "Boiling Point star's new Netflix teen drama confirms release date". Digital Spy. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ Waheed, Jabeen (4 May 2023). "Everything Now: If you love Sex Education and Heartstopper, you'll be hooked on this new Netflix series". Glamour Magazine. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
- ^ "Interview: Dylan Brady on 'Mary & George'". Film Updates. 5 April 2024. Archived from the original on 10 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.