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Teen shows are taking over streaming services lately, mixing comedy, mystery, and drama in a way that resonates with viewers. From Netflix’s Sex Education, Never Have I Ever, Heartstopper, and Riverdale to HBO’s Euphoria, these series are finding their place in the teen genre landscape.
What is Everything Now about?
In North London, Mia, a 16-year-old girl, is the focus of Parker’s eight-episode series. After leaving a clinic where she was treated for anorexia and bulimia, Mia navigates the challenges of returning to school and dealing with the healing process. She creates a bucket list to catch up on missed teen experiences with the help of her friends, blending the struggles of adolescence with her recovery journey.
Everything Now presents Mia as more than her disorder, but without ignoring the realities
Everything Now manages to portray Mia’s story and experience respectfully, with a focus on her character rather than just her disorder. The show addresses the realities of eating disorders with nuance and respect, shedding light on Mia’s inner struggles with social anxiety and body dysmorphia.
Teen Struggles and Relationships in Everything Now
The series demonstrates the ups and downs of recovery, emphasizing that healing is not a linear journey and that opinions will vary widely. Mia, the main character, grapples with well-intentioned yet triggering phrases from her family, struggles with surveillance from her “food police” relatives, and deals with body dysmorphia. The script by Parker delves into Mia’s inner turmoil with poignant lines that hit close to home for many, such as “Mirror mirror on the wall, please give me a fucking break.”
Exploring Diversity in Teen Experiences
Mia’s story is central in Everything Now, but the series also delves into the lives of her friends William, Becca, and Cam, offering a broader spectrum of teenage experiences. While supporting Mia through her struggles, her friends also navigate their own challenges, showcasing a range of identities and issues from body image to teen pregnancy. Parker’s treatment of these themes with sensitivity sets the show apart in the teen series landscape.
How to watch: Everything Now is available for streaming on Netflix starting from Oct. 5.
If you need support regarding eating behaviors, reach out by texting “NEDA” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 or visit the National Eating Disorder Association website for assistance.
