Episode 1
The Imposter
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.
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TV series
Before
2024TV-MA1 season6.4 / 10
Your past can drag you under.
After tragically losing his wife, child psychiatrist Dr. Eli Adler encounters a troubled young boy who seems to have a haunting connection to Eli's past.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
After tragically losing his wife, child psychiatrist Dr. Eli Adler encounters a troubled young boy who seems to have a haunting connection to Eli's past.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
The Scientist
After Noah's school outburst, Eli becomes more involved in his treatment, uncovering eerie drawings and chilling parallels to his own trauma.
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Episode 3
The Liar
Battling his demons and unresolved grief over Lynn's death, Eli grapples with his connection to Noah but reaches a breakthrough.
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Episode 4
Symbols and Signs
Unsettling connections between Lynn's secret project and Noah's drawings are discovered. Eli is forced to confront his skepticism.
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Episode 5
Folie à Deux
Noah's condition escalates at the hospital, leaving Denise desperate for answers. Eli finds recordings of Lynn's ex, Benjamin.
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Episode 6
Fever Dream
In a tense meeting, Eli explains his unorthodox method of treating Noah.
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Episode 7
The Power of Belief
To prevent Noah's transfer, Eli conducts a risky therapy session—and makes a startling revelation.
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Episode 8
When We Dead Awaken
When Eli discovers photos of a mysterious farmhouse, he sets out to find it.
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Episode 9
And the Darkness Was Called Night
Denise pleads for Eli's insight into Noah's condition. Eli aims to solve the puzzle of his connection with Noah.
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Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
More about Before
Cast
Billy CrystalDr. Eli Adler
Judith LightLynn
Rosie PerezDenise
Jacobi JupeNoah
Maria DizziaBarbara
Ava LalezarzadehCleo
Julia ChanTherapist
Sakina JaffreyGailCredits
- Created by
- Sarah Thorp
- Written by
- Sarah Thorp, Emmy Grinwis, Joseph Sousa, Desta Tedros Reff, Howie Miller, Audrey Rosenberg
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Miniseries
- Episodes
- 10
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Apple TV
Paramount Television StudiosUnited States- Jennilind ProductionsUnited States
- Vanessa ProductionsUnited States
- My Name Is CavaleUnited States
Themes
child psychiatristdeath of wifehidden pastminiseriespsychological thrillersupernatural
