Is Netflix's Everything Now worth watching?
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Trigger warning: Mention of eating disorders.
Are you patiently waiting for season three of Heartstopper and still sad that Sex Education is over? Then you need to know about Netflix's new teen drama, Everything Now.
The eight-part series written by Ripley Parker (that's Thandiwe Newton's kid, BTW!), follows 16-year-old Mia, who has just returned home from months in an eating disorder clinic and creates a bucket list — titled 'The F**k It Bucket — which includes her first kiss, party, drink and more.
Everything Now dropped on Netflix on 5th October, so, what are our thoughts on the teen drama and is it worth watching? Here's what we have to say.
What is Everything Now about?
The official Netflix synopsis reads: "When 16-year old Mia returns home after a lengthy recovery from an eating disorder, she is thrust back into the chaotic world of sixth form only to find that her friends have moved on with teen life without her.
"Along with an ever-evolving bucket list, three best mates and a major new crush, Mia throws herself headfirst into a world of dating, parties and first kisses, soon discovering that not everything in life can be planned for."
Who is the cast of Everything Now?
We think these actors might blow up, so remember these names! The cast of Everything Now includes:
Sophie Wilde as Mia
Lauryn Ajufo as Becca
Harry Cadby as Cam
Noah Thomas as Will
Jessie Mae Alonzo as Carli
Niamh McCormack as Alison
Is Everything Now worth watching?
If you're a fan of Sex Education and Heartstopper, we think you'll love Everything Now. It's got similar themes, aesthetics and characters that make it an enjoyable watch. It also serves as a happy medium between the joy and loveliness of Heartstopper and the sexiness and humour of Sex Education.
Plus, it seriously reminds us of Euphoria. The cinematography, outfits, storylines and more all bare similarities to the HBO show. From the cinematic party scenes and glittery makeup to the characters (that definitely don't look like they're in school) and issues, Everything Now is a bit like Euphoria's younger, British cousin.
The themes explored in the series are a realistic, refreshing take. There's diverse representation of different sexualities, portrayals of dysfunctional family dynamics, drug use, sex and more. It's always a win for such topics to be talked about in the mainstream and Everything Now does so in a non-cringe, relatable way.
But, a critique we do have of the series is the extent to which Mia's eating disorder is portrayed. For some viewers, it could be considered quite triggering as we see some of the methods Mia used to lose weight and witness how she rationalises her unhealthy eating habits. Yet, it also doesn't glamorous the illness and portrays the harsh reality of living with anorexia, with Netflix working closely with eating disorder charities such as Beat to create the series.
Also, we can't help with find the characters un-relatable at points. There's their huge houses in London that most of us can only dream of living in, the breaking in without getting arrested and Mia being straight up cruel to her friends and brother at times. Plus, the relationship between the characters feel underdeveloped meaning it's difficult to root for any of them.
But, is Everything Now worth watching? For sure. It's a nice addition to Netflix's teen dramas, the acting is incredible and it's educational and realistic while also being an enjoyable watch. Put it on your list!
If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s health, you can contact Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity, on 0808 801 0677 or beateatingdisorders.org.uk.
Everything Now is streaming on Netflix now.
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