A group of high-school friends go away for the weekend to celebrate their graduation, but when one of them turns up dead, the lives of the remaining five change inalterably. Cut to 20 years later, all of them receive a damning text that threatens to reveal the truth about the fateful night. Now and Then on Apple TV+ is a bilingual thriller, in Spanish and English, that combines the two timelines in an effective manner while making you guess what really happened that night.
Where to Watch Now and Then
Good news! There are a few ways you and your family can not only enjoy Now and Then but everything Apple TV+ has to offer. Apple TV+ offers a free 7-day trial as well as a one-month free trial as part of a bundled package if you purchase Apple One. Already have an Apple device? That includes a free three-month subscription to Apple TV+ if redeemed within 90 days.
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How Many Episodes Are in Now and Then?
There are eight episodes in Now and Then. Each episode averages between 47-60 mins. You can check the complete list of Now and Then episodes and their scheduled date release below.
- “20 Years“: May 20, 2022
- “Buried“: May 20, 2022
- “A Bad Decision“: May 20, 2022
- “Crossing the Line“: May 27, 2022
- “Face to Face“: June 3, 2022
- “A Good Day to Give Thanks“: June 10, 2022
- “Elections“: June 17, 2022
- “Tape 35“: June 24, 2022
What Are the Critics Saying about Now and Then?
A 71% rating from 14 critics and a 64% audience approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes tells you that Now and Then, albeit from a done-to-death genre, retains the ability to surprise you with a few tricks!
Manuel Betancourt from AV Club says, “The structure may well feel rote in 2022, but it still manages to keep your attention and egg you onto watching the next episode to better understand the latest revelation.”
Amy Amatangelo from Paste Magazine writes that the series has enough twists to keep you on the edge of your seat. “What’s so satisfying about an eight episode drama is we don’t have to wait long for the answers,” she writes. “The final, big, jaw-dropping twist will keep you guessing right until the very end.”
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Is Now and Then Suitable for Kids?
Now and Then has a TV-MA rating due to drug use, sexual content including partial nudity, and portrayal of dead bodies. This means that the series may not be suitable for audiences under 17 years of age.
