Everything Now (TV series)

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]

Everything Now
GenreComedy-drama
Created byRipley Parker
Directed by
  • Dionne Edwards
  • Charlie Manton
  • Laura Steinel
  • Alyssa McClelland
Starring
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
Producers
  • Andy Brunskill
  • Huberta von Liel
  • Florence Haddon-Cave
Cinematography
  • Mark Nutkins
  • Alvin V Rush
Editors
  • Al Morrow
  • Andrew Walton
  • Jack Goessens
Running time44–50 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
Release5 October 2023 (2023-10-05)

Synopsis

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Mia (Wilde) is a 16-year-old girl from London who rejoins sixth form after a hospital stay due to anorexia nervosa.[2]

Cast

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Main

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Recurring

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  • Kiran Krishnakumar as Jonah
  • George Greenland as Nick
  • Sani Thabo as Rhodri
  • Amy Trigg as Miss Lambert

Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date [3]
1"Episode 1"Alyssa McClellandRipley Parker5 October 2023 (2023-10-05)
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 McClellandRipley Parker5 October 2023 (2023-10-05)
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 MantonRipley Parker5 October 2023 (2023-10-05)
Mia tries to reinvent herself through drama club. Cam and Becca struggle to communicate things at work.
4"Episode 4"Charlie MantonRipley Parker5 October 2023 (2023-10-05)
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 EdwardsRoanne Bardsley5 October 2023 (2023-10-05)
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 EdwardsDylan Brady5 October 2023 (2023-10-05)
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 SteinelGlenn Waldron5 October 2023 (2023-10-05)
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 SteinelRipley Parker5 October 2023 (2023-10-05)
Viv makes a distressing discovery; devastating news about an old friend reignites Mia's rush to finish the list.

Production

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The 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

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In 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

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Everything 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

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Everything Now - British Comedy Guide Episodes". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 15 October 2023.
  4. ^ Ritman, Alex (30 November 2021). "Netflix Orders 5 U.K. Series, Including Adaptation of David Nicholls' 'One Day'". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 4 June 2023.
  5. ^ Dalton, Ben (30 November 2021). "Netflix greenlights five UK series including Rapman's 'Supacell', 'One Day' adaptation". Screen Daily. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  6. ^ 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.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "NEW NOISE: LAURYN AJUFO". Wonderland Magazine. 13 March 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  9. ^ Mitchell, Tamika (8 December 2022). "TBB TALKS TO … TELL ME EVERYTHING STAR LAURYN AJUFO". The British Blacklist. Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  10. ^ Sarrubba, Stefania (2 October 2023). "Boiling Point star's new Netflix teen drama confirms release date". Digital Spy. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "Interview: Dylan Brady on 'Mary & George'". Film Updates. 5 April 2024. Archived from the original on 10 April 2024. Retrieved 16 April 2024.
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