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Apples Never Fall

Apples Never Fall is a mystery drama television miniseries developed by Melanie Marnich and based on Liane Moriarty's novel of the same name. It premiered on Peacock on March 14, 2024.[1][2]

Apples Never Fall
Genre
Based onApples Never Fall
by Liane Moriarty
Developed byMelanie Marnich
Directed by
Starring
Music by
Country of origin
  • United States
  • United Kingdom
  • Australia
Original languages
  • English
  • Italian
No. of episodes7
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Ra'uf Glasgow
  • Wade Savage
  • Gina Gonzalez
Cinematography
Editors
  • Jeff Israel
  • Jacquelyn Le
  • Philip Fowler
  • Nona Khodai
  • Matthew James Barbato
Running time46–66 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkPeacock
ReleaseMarch 14, 2024 (2024-03-14)

Premise edit

When matriarch Joy Delaney suddenly goes missing, her four adult children are left to piece together everything they thought they knew about their parents.

Cast edit

Main edit

  • Annette Bening as Joy Delaney, the matriarch of the Delaney family and Stan's wife
  • Sam Neill as Stan Delaney, the patriarch of the Delaney family and Joy's husband
  • Jake Lacy as Troy Delaney, Joy and Stan's wealthy older son who is a venture capitalist
  • Conor Merrigan Turner as Logan Delaney, Joy and Stan's younger son who almost became a professional tennis player, but now manages a marina
  • Essie Randles as Brooke Delaney, Joy and Stan's youngest child who runs her own physical therapy business
  • Georgia Flood as Savannah, a woman who shows up at Joy and Stan's doorstep
  • Jeanine Serralles as Detective Elena Camacho, a detective who is looking into Joy's disappearance
  • Dylan Thuraisingham as Detective Ethan Remy, Elena's partner who is helping her with investigating Joy's disappearance
  • Alison Brie as Amy Delaney, Joy and Stan's oldest child who is a spiritual life coach

Recurring edit

  • Katrina Lenk as Lucia Fortino, Monty's wife who is having an affair with Troy
  • Nate Mann as Simon Barrington, Amy's 24-year-old landlord and roommate
  • Ana Maria Belo as Caro Azinovic, Joy and Stan's neighbor who is also Joy's friend
  • Giles Matthey as Harry Haddad, a tennis star who Stan used to coach
  • Paula Andrea Placido as Gina Solis, Brooke's fiancée
  • Pooja Shah as Indira Chaundry, Logan's girlfriend
  • Madeleine Jones as Claire Delaney, Troy's ex-wife
  • Timm Sharp as Monty Fortino, Troy's boss and Lucia's husband

Episodes edit

No.TitleDirected byTeleplay byOriginal release date
1"The Delaneys"Chris SweeneyMelanie MarnichMarch 14, 2024 (2024-03-14)
2"Logan"Chris SweeneyLijah BaraszMarch 14, 2024 (2024-03-14)
3"Amy"Dawn ShadforthKimi Howl LeeMarch 14, 2024 (2024-03-14)
4"Brooke"Dawn ShadforthGianna SobolMarch 14, 2024 (2024-03-14)
5"Troy"Dawn ShadforthJoe HortuaMarch 14, 2024 (2024-03-14)
6"Stan"Chris SweeneyAaron FullertonMarch 14, 2024 (2024-03-14)
7"Joy"Chris SweeneyMelanie Marnich & Lijah BaraszMarch 14, 2024 (2024-03-14)

Production edit

David Heyman won the rights to the novel in March 2021 to develop it for television.[3] In February 2022, Peacock gave it a straight to series order.[4] In February 2023, Annette Bening, Sam Neill, Alison Brie and Jake Lacy were cast to star.[5][6][7] In March, Georgia Flood, Conor Merrigan Turner, Essie Randles, Jeanine Serralles and Dylan Thuraisingham were added to the cast.[8][9] Katrina Lenk, Timm Sharp and Nate Mann were among six cast in recurring roles in June.[10]

Filming began in Queensland, Australia and London, England in March 2023,[11] before it was suspended in July due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike.[12]

Reception edit

The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 46% approval rating with an average rating of 5.9/10, based on 39 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "There's the seed of a strong series in Apples Never Fall thanks to its outstanding cast and intriguing hook, but those promising elements can't quite polish up a rote story."[13] Metacritic assigned a score of 54 out of 100 based on 21 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[14]

Karina Adelgaard of Heaven of Horror gave Apples Never Fall a 4 out of 5.[15] Matt Roush of TV Insider gave the series a 2.5 out of 5.[16]

References edit

  1. ^ Haring, Bruce (January 22, 2024). "Annette Bening & Sam Neill's 'Apples Never Fall' Unveils Teaser Trailer, Sets Peacock Premiere Date". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 22, 2024. Retrieved January 22, 2024.
  2. ^ "Series Mania Lineup: Annette Bening-Starrer 'Apples Never Fall,' MGM+'s 'Hotel Cocaine' and a Leonard Cohen Love Story". Variety.
  3. ^ White, Peter (March 24, 2021). "David Heyman Scores TV Rights To Apples Never Fall From Big Little Lies & Nine Perfect Strangers Author Liane Moriarty". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  4. ^ Petski, Denise (February 9, 2022). "Liane Moriarty's Apples Never Fall Limited Series Adaptation Ordered By Peacock". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  5. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 2, 2023). "Annette Bening To Star In Peacock Limited Series Apples Never Fall". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  6. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (February 9, 2023). "Sam Neill Joins Annette Bening In Peacock Limited Series Apples Never Fall". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  7. ^ Otterson, Joe (February 23, 2023). "Alison Brie, Jake Lacy Join Liane Moriarty Series Apples Never Fall at Peacock". Variety. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  8. ^ Campione, Katie (March 15, 2023). "Georgia Flood, Conor Merrigan Turner & Essie Randles Join Peacock Limited Series Apples Never Fall". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
  9. ^ Otterson, Joe (March 29, 2023). "Apples Never Fall Series at Peacock Rounds Out Main Cast With Jeanine Serralles, Dylan Thuraisingham (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  10. ^ Otterson, Joe (June 5, 2023). "Apples Never Fall Series at Peacock Sets Six Recurring Guest Stars (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
  11. ^ "Apples Never Fall To Film In Queensland, Australia". Screen Queensland Studios. February 10, 2023. Retrieved February 11, 2023.
  12. ^ Whittock, Jesse (July 14, 2023). "Australian Union Warns "Limited" Number Of "Offshore" Productions Will Stop During SAG Strike As Mortal Kombat 2 & Apples Never Fall Stand Down". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 14, 2023. Retrieved July 16, 2023.
  13. ^ "Apples Never Fall: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 18, 2024.
  14. ^ "Apples Never Fall: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  15. ^ Adelgaard, Karina "ScreamQueen" (March 14, 2024). "Apples Never Fall – Review". Heaven of Horror. Retrieved March 23, 2024.
  16. ^ Roush, Matt (March 13, 2024). "Roush Review: Family Melodrama in 'Apples Never Fall'". TV Insider. Retrieved March 23, 2024.

External links edit

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