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Everything Now (2023) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

After months in recovery for an eating disorder, 16-year-old Mia devises a bucket list of quintessential teen experiences to make up for lost time.

TV-MA • 2023 • 1 season

Age
17+

Everything Now earns its TV-MA rating for its unflinching and mature examination of a teenager's recovery from a severe eating disorder. The series is built around the central theme of anorexia, featuring realistic and potentially triggering depictions of relapse, body image struggles, therapy sessions, and the strain on family dynamics. Parents should be aware of frequent, casual underage drinking and drug use at parties, strong and… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Sophie Wilde
Sophie Wilde
Lauryn Ajufo
Lauryn Ajufo
Harry Cadby
Harry Cadby
Noah Thomas
Noah Thomas
Sam Reuben
Sam Reuben
Niamh McCormack
Niamh McCormack
Jessie Mae Alonzo
Jessie Mae Alonzo
Robert Akodoto
Robert Akodoto
Vivienne Acheampong
Vivienne Acheampong
Alex Hassell
Alex Hassell
Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry
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Is Everything Now appropriate for kids?

Everything Now earns its TV-MA rating for its unflinching and mature examination of a teenager's recovery from a severe eating disorder. The series is built around the central theme of anorexia, featuring realistic and potentially triggering depictions of relapse, body image… Read more — free account

Content severity in Everything Now Sign up for season-by-season breakdown

Substances Intense 10/10
Language Intense 10/10
Sex/Nudity Intense 10/10
Violence/Gore Mild 2/10
Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Everything Now

Sexual content includes discussions of sex, sexual encounters, and references to casual hookups among teenagers. There is partial nudity, specifically non-sexual bare breasts in a changing room scene, and a scene implying masturbation with a man shown from behind. Kissing and making out are common.

Violence and gore in Everything Now

Violence is mild and infrequent. There is a single scene depicting a minor injury with some blood, and instances of characters arguing or pushing each other, but nothing graphic or sustained.

Language in Everything Now

Profanity is frequent and strong, with multiple uses of the S-word and F-word throughout the episodes by teenage characters. Other expletives and crude language are also used regularly in dialogue.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Everything Now

Alcohol is frequently consumed by underage characters at parties and social gatherings, often leading to intoxication. There are also mentions and depictions of drug use, including cannabis and pills, among the teenage group. Mia struggles with food addiction as a central theme, manifesting in bulimic behaviors.

Mature themes in Everything Now

The central theme is Mia's recovery from an eating disorder (anorexia/bulimia), with intense scenes depicting her struggles, relapses, and body image issues. Other mature themes include mental health, family dysfunction, peer pressure, identity issues, and the emotional challenges of growing up.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Everything Now appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Everything Now is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. Everything Now earns its TV-MA rating for its unflinching and mature examination of a teenager's recovery from a severe eating disorder. The series is built around the central theme of anorexia, featuring realistic and…

What age rating does Everything Now have?

Everything Now is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.

What is Everything Now about?

Everything Now earns its TV-MA rating for its unflinching and mature examination of a teenager's recovery from a severe eating disorder. The series is built around the central theme of anorexia, featuring realistic and potentially triggering depictions of relapse, body image struggles, therapy sessions, and the strain…

How many seasons does Everything Now have?

Everything Now has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Everything Now?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Everything Now.

How violent is Everything Now?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Everything Now per our reviewers.

Is the language in Everything Now appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Everything Now.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Everything Now?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Everything Now.

What mature themes appear in Everything Now?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Everything Now.

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