Everything Now

Satire on modern consumerism and corporate media

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About Everything Now

Released: 2023

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-MA

Run time: 1 Season

Cast
Sophie Wilde, Lauryn Ajufo, Harry Cadby, Noah Thomas, Sam Reuben, Niamh McCormack, Jessie Mae Alonzo, Robert Akodoto, Vivienne Acheampong, Alex Hassell, Stephen Fry

About Everything Now

"Everything Now" is a riveting TV series that unravels the journey of a 16-year-old girl named Mia, who is fresh out of a recovery center for eating disorders. The story revolves around Mia's bucket list of typical teenage experiences, which she uses as a means to reclaim her lost years and to taste the essence of life in its raw form. The TV-MA rating underlines the mature content of the series, delving into sensitive yet vital themes circling adolescence.

Making / Production

"Everything Now" was artfully created with every episode focusing on Mia's bucket list experiences, effectively portraying the trials, victories, and tribulations of a teenager grappling with recovery while living ingrained into everyday normality. The series offers a compelling vignette of her journey, balancing between her past struggles and her future aspirations.

Actors

  • Mia's character is enlivened by an amazing veteran actress, who brings out the vulnerability and strength of Mia with pronounced ease, offering depth to the character that's both memorable and impactful.
  • The role of Mia's mother, her primary source of support and understanding, is executed excellely by another stellar actress who navigates the nuances of a worried, yet optimistic parent.
  • Mia’s therapist in her journey towards healing is portrayed by an exceptional actor, whose performance adds a calming and reassuring element to the storyline.

Trivia / Interesting Facts about it

  • The idea for "Everything Now" was conceived out of the real-life experiences of its creator, who struggled with an eating disorder during their teenage years.
  • The series persuasively breaks the stereotypes surrounding eating disorders, shedding light on the multifarious factors involved.

Music, Soundtrack

  • The music of "Everything Now" complements the emotional quotient of the series, with tracks ranging from stirring instrumental pieces to songs by emerging artists, encapsulating the varied moods of the episodes.
  • The opening theme, a stirring composition, sets the stage for the narrative with its combination of uplifting and sobering melodies.

Quotes

  • "There's more to life than this, and I'm living it now, everything, now."
  • "Every setback is a setup for a comeback, provided we're ready to fight."