Billy Crystal Takes on a Darker Role in Apple TV+'s 'Before'

The new psychological thriller explores grief and mysterious connections between a child psychiatrist and a troubled young boy.

Billy Crystal stars as Dr. Eli Adler, a child psychiatrist grappling with the loss of his wife, in Apple TV+'s new drama 'Before'.
The series, created by Sarah Thorp, follows Eli's eerie connection with an eight-year-old patient, Noah, who exhibits supernatural behaviors.
While Crystal's performance is a departure from his usual comedic roles, reviews are mixed on the show's pacing and narrative structure.
The show intertwines themes of grief, trauma, and the supernatural, as Eli struggles with visions and memories linked to his late wife.
Despite its atmospheric tension, some critics find the series lacking in momentum and repetitive in its storytelling.