'Before' on Apple TV+: Everything to Know About Billy Crystal's New Psychological Thriller

Jacobi Jupe and Billy Crystal in 'Before' premiering October 25, 2024 on Apple TV+

Apple TV+ is getting ready to launch its latest series, Before, starring the legendary Billy Crystal (When Harry Met Sally), in what appears to be a powerful and emotionally intense role. The series premieres October 25, 2024, on Apple TV+.

The 10-episode limited series will debut with the first two episodes dropping immediately. New episodes will follow every Friday until December 20, making it the perfect mystery drama to lead audiences into the holiday season.

From the trailer alone, it’s clear that Before will be an atmospheric thriller, blending psychological tension with supernatural intrigue. If you’re a fan of shows like The Haunting of Hill House or Servant, Before looks set to deliver the same emotional depth and spine-tingling suspense.

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Judith Light and Billy Crystal in "Before," premiering October 25, 2024 on Apple TV+

The storyline follows Eli, a child psychiatrist who, after recently losing his wife, Lynn, encounters a troubled young boy, Noah, who seems to have a haunting connection to Eli’s past. As Eli attempts to help Noah, their mysterious bond deepens.

Eli and Noah become the focal point of the series, revealing dark secrets, personal trauma, and supernatural elements that push Eli to confront his unresolved grief. Crystal’s portrayal of a psychiatrist haunted by his past will showcase a new side of the actor, highlighting his range beyond comedy.

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Billy Crystal and Rosie Perez in 'Before' premiering October 25, 2024 on Apple TV+

Alongside Billy Crystal, the series has an impressive ensemble of award-winning talent:

• Judith Light (Who's The Boss) Emmy and Tony Award winner, plays Eli's late wife, Lynn.

• Rosie Perez (White Man Can't Jump) as Denise

• Jacobi Jupe (Peter Pan & Wendy) as Noah, the young boy with a haunting connection to Eli.

• Hope Davis (Succession) as Dr. Jane

• Maria Dizzia (Life and Beth) as Barbara

• Ava Lalezarzadeh (Big Mouth) as Cleo

• Will Hochman (Blue Bloods) as Benjamin Walker

Behind the scenes, the team is led by creator, showrunner, and executive producer Sarah Thorp (Hawthorne) known for crafting intricate and emotional narratives.

Academy Award winner Eric Roth (Dune: Part One), pilot director Adam Bernstein (Billions), and producing director Jet Wilkinson (The Old Man) join Thorp in shaping the Paramount Television Studios project.

Before Trailer

Jacobi Jupe and Billy Crystal in 'Before' premiering October 25, 2024 on Apple TV+

Apple TV+ continues to build a reputation for delivering high-quality, boundary-pushing content (Severance, Ted Lasso), and Before looks to be no exception.

With a strong, experienced cast and a unique premise blending psychological and supernatural elements, the series could follow in the footsteps of some of the platform's most popular shows.

The combination of a deeply personal storyline and mystery-driven suspense makes Before stand out as one of the Fall season's must-watch shows.

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