Synopsis: Before stars Billy Crystal as Eli, a child psychiatrist who, after recently losing his wife, Lynn (Judith Light), encounters a troubled young boy, Noah (Jacobi Jupe), who seems to have a haunting connection to Eli’s past. As Eli attempts to help Noah, their mysterious bond deepens, sparking haunting memories and unearthing unsettling secrets about the past. (Courtesy Apple TV+, 2024)
The Cast:
Billy Crystal as Eli
Judith Light as Lynn
Jacobi Jupe as Noah
Rosie Perez
Maria Dizzia
Ava Lalezarzadeh
Production Credits:
The ten-episode atmospheric and character-driven psychological thriller is created by Sarah Thorp (“The Bounty Hunter”) who also serves as showrunner, writer and executive producer. Crystal executive produces alongside Eric Roth (“Killers of the Flower Moon,” “Dune”), pilot director Adam Bernstein (“Silo,” “Billions”) and producing director Jet Wilkinson (“The Chi,” “Truth Be Told”).
The Episodes:
Season One Episode Guide (Apple TV+)
1-01 The Imposter--10/25/2024
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.
1-02 The Scientist--10/25/2024
1-03 The Liar--11/01/2025
Battling his demons and unresolved grief over Lynn’s death, Eli grapples with his connection to Noah but reaches a breakthrough.
1-04 Symbols And Signs--11/08/2024
Unsettling connections between Lynn’s secret project and Noah’s drawings are discovered. Eli is forced to confront his skepticism.
1-05 Folie à Deux--11/15/2024
Noah’s condition escalates at the hospital, leaving Denise desperate for answers. Eli finds recordings of Lynn’s ex, Benjamin.
1-06 Fever Dream--11/22/2024
1-07 The Power Of Belief--11/29/2024
To prevent Noah’s transfer, Eli conducts a risky therapy session—and makes a startling revelation.
1-08 When We Dead Awaken--12/06/2024
1-09 And The Darkness Was Called Night--12/13/2024
1-10 Before--12/20/2024
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