Everything Now (TV series) explained

Genre:Comedy-drama
Creator:Ripley Parker
Director:
  • Dionne Edwards
  • Charlie Manton
  • Laura Steinel
  • Alyssa McClelland
Country:United Kingdom
Language:English
Num Series:1
Num Episodes:8
Runtime:44–50 minutes
Network:Netflix

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]

Synopsis

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

Cast

Main

Recurring

Production

The project was green-lit by Netflix in November 2021 as an eight-part series called The Fuck-It Bucket.[3] Executive producers are Andy Harries, Sian McWilliams and Rob Bullock for Left Bank Pictures, alongside screenplay writer Ripley Parker.[4] In March 2023 The Hollywood Reporter revealed the title had been changed to Everything Now.[5]

Casting

In August 2022 it was announced that Stephen Fry had joined the cast along with Vivienne Acheampong.[6] Cast member Lauryn Ajufo described the project as having "A cast that you're bound to fall in love with",[7] 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".[8]

Broadcast and reception

Everything Now was released on Netflix on 5 October 2023, with all 8 episodes.[9]

The series has been compared to other Netflix series such as Heartstopper and Sex Education.[10] 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.[11]

Notes and References

  1. NetflixUK. 1699391999277674929. 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.. Netflix UK & Ireland. September 6, 2023.
  2. Web site: Netflix Commissions Five UK Series: Rapman Superhero Show; 'One Day' Adaptation; Abi Morgan Thriller. Deadline Hollywood. Tom . Grater. 4 June 2023. November 30, 2021.
  3. Web site: Netflix Orders 5 U.K. Series, Including Adaptation of David Nicholls' 'One Day'. Hollywood Reporter. June 4, 2023. Alex. Ritman. 30 November 2021.
  4. Web site: Netflix greenlights five UK series including Rapman's 'Supacell', 'One Day' adaptation. Screen Daily. November 30, 2021. March 16, 2023. Ben. Dalton.
  5. Web site: Ripley Parker to Adapt Sarah Underwood's YA Fantasy Novel 'Lies We Sing to the Sea' for Archery Pictures. Hollywood Reporter. Alex. Ritman. March 16, 2023. March 16, 2023.
  6. Web site: 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. Max. Goldbart. August 4, 2022. March 16, 2023.
  7. Web site: NEW NOISE: LAURYN AJUFO. Wonderland Magazine. March 13, 2023. March 16, 2023.
  8. Web site: TBB TALKS TO … TELL ME EVERYTHING STAR LAURYN AJUFO. The British Blacklist. Tamika. Mitchell. December 8, 2022. March 15, 2023.
  9. Web site: Digital Spy. 3 October 2023. Boiling Point star's new Netflix teen drama confirms release date. Stefania. Sarrubba. 2 October 2023.
  10. Web site: Everything Now: If you love Sex Education and Heartstopper, you'll be hooked on this new Netflix series. Glamour Magazine. 4 June 2023. Jabeen. Waheed. 4 May 2023.
  11. Web site: 2024-04-05 . Interview: Dylan Brady on ‘Mary & George’ . https://web.archive.org/web/20240410171024/https://filmupdates.net/2024/04/05/interview-dylan-brady-on-mary-george/ . 2024-04-10 . 2024-04-16 . Film Updates . en-US.

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