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Season 1 – Before

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Eli, a child psychiatrist who, after recently losing his wife, encounters a troubled young boy who seems to have a haunting connection to Eli's past; as Eli attempts to help the boy, their mysterious bond deepens.
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Critics Consensus

Starring Billy Crystal playing against type, Before initially intrigues but doesn't bring enough ideas or variety to sustain what comes after.

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Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times "Before" is big on cheap jump scares and creepy imagery. Rated: 2/4 Nov 3, 2024 Full Review Robert Moran Sydney Morning Herald Every comic legend deserves a chance to branch out, the same way Crystal’s buddy Robin Williams famously went dark, often. But Before is no One Hour Photo. It’s barely a blank Polaroid. Rated: 1.5/5 Oct 30, 2024 Full Review Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter As a vehicle for Crystal to prove that he can be humorlessly somber, Before at least fulfills a very basic mandate. But as a spiritual thriller with supernatural overtones, it’s a lifeless dud... Watch Pachinko instead. Oct 30, 2024 Full Review Hannah Brown Jerusalem Post Crystal tends to withdraw from what’s going on around him at moments, as if he is sizing everything and everyone up and deciding if he wants to keep interacting with them. In Before, he is completely withdrawn and mostly blank throughout. Nov 15, 2024 Full Review Dustin Rowles Pajiba It’s all painfully predictable. Watching it is equally tedious. Although the episodes are only half an hour long, the pacing and moodiness stretch the runtime interminably. Nov 4, 2024 Full Review Andrew Murray The Upcoming Held together by a commendable performance from Crystal, Before offers viewers an engrossing horror mystery to lose themselves in, even if it takes a little too long to get going. Rated: 3/5 Nov 4, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert C I love Billy Crystal and he thinks this is one of his greatest accomplishments, but the writers must’ve been on some type of hallucinogenic drug when they wrote this. I kept waiting for a redeeming moment and none ever appeared. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/22/24 Full Review Rachel M This was mediocre throughout and then the finale really sunk the whole thing. I just don’t get the point. The reveal is so boring. Character motivations don’t make sense, especially in hindsight. Why some characters are heavily featured doesn’t make sense. The whole series doesn’t make sense after the finale. Plus, they introduced a controversial decision made by the lead but didn’t bother to dig into that at all. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 12/21/24 Full Review tina w Riveting, suspenseful and great acting. You must give it a try. Screw the so called professional critics. They suck! This series is phenomenal. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/15/24 Full Review Audience Member Tedious and poorly written! Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 12/14/24 Full Review Hank S Look i know it takes a bit to get going but the episodes are only 30min and go by quick. I was in the mood for something like this so maybe that's why my rating is so high but I think you gotta be in the mood for a certain type of movie or your view of it changes That said, I thought Billy, the actor, was great because I didn't see him as a comedian as I watch it. The rest of the cast did a great job a d that kid's eyes will haunt me in my dreams. A bit long to really start rolling but once it does, its a real good suspenseful watch. 7 1/2 out of ten. Ignore those who gave it a 1 or 2. They probably were in the mood for a comedy and this? Well, it sure wouldn't make them laugh. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/09/24 Full Review Diego D The storytelling is so bad structured, and probably the worst part is the acting of the 2 main characters, Jesus! It is so emotionless and at times extremely annoying. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/08/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Oct 25, 2024 The Imposter Dr. Eli Adler is a child psychiatrist haunted by his wife Lynn's death; one day, eight-year-old Noah shows up with inexplicable knowledge of Eli's life. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 25, 2024 The Scientist After Noah's school outburst, Eli becomes more involved in his treatment, uncovering drawings and parallels to his own trauma. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 1, 2024 The Liar Battling his demons and unresolved grief over Lynn's death, Eli grapples with his connection to Noah but makes progress. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 8, 2024 Symbols and Signs Unsettling connections between Lynn's secret project and Noah's drawings are discovered; Eli is forced to confront his skepticism. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 15, 2024 Folie à Deux Noah's condition escalates at the hospital, leaving Denise desperate for answers; Eli finds recordings of Lynn's ex, Benjamin. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 22, 2024 Fever Dream In a meeting, Eli explains his unorthodox method of treating Noah. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 29, 2024 The Power of Belief To prevent Noah's transfer, Eli conducts a risky therapy session and makes a revelation. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 6, 2024 When We Dead Awaken When Eli discovers photos of a mysterious farmhouse, he sets out to find it. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 13, 2024 And the Darkness Was Called Night Denise pleads for Eli's insight into Noah's condition; Eli aims to solve the puzzle of his connection with Noah. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 20, 2024 Before Eli races against time to save Noah. Details

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Season Info

Director
Jet Wilkinson, David Petrarca, Zetna Fuentes, Emmanuel Osei Kuffour Jr., Adam Bernstein, Barry Levinson
Creator
Sarah Thorp
Executive Producer
Jet Wilkinson, Adam Bernstein, Billy Crystal, Barry Levinson, Eric Roth
Screenwriter
Howie Miller, Joseph Sousa, Audrey Rosenberg, Desta Tedros Reff, Eric Roth, Sarah Thorp, Emmy Grinwis
Network
Apple TV+
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Oct 25, 2024
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