Now Apocalypse (2019)
"WTF?!"
Synopsis
This surreal, coming-of-age comedy series follows Ulysses and his friends Carly, Ford, and Severine, who are on various quests pursuing love, sex and fame. Between sexual and romantic dating-app adventures, Ulysses grows increasingly troubled as foreboding premonitory dreams make him wonder if some kind of dark and monstrous conspiracy is going on, or if he is just smoking too much weed.
Creator
Gregg Araki, Gregory Jacobs, Steven Soderbergh
Network
STARZ
Episodes
This Is the Beginning of the End
Ulysses Zane is struggling in the dating scene in LA. His best friend, Carly, is striving to become an actress. Uly's roommate, Ford, is an aspiring screenwriter dating Severine, an astrobiological theorist.
Where Is My Mind?
Ulysses researches information about alien reptile conspiracies and gets ghosted by Gabriel. Ford catches his big break as a screenwriter. Carly attends acting class. Severine and Ford explore non-monogamy.
The Rules of Attraction
Severine reconnects with her ex-lover Mustafa. Famous director Otto West convinces Ford to do a risqué photo shoot. Uly is haunted by Gabriel. Carly partakes in a private lesson from her acting teacher, Frank.
The Downward Spiral
Ford is torn about his relationship with Severine and drags Uly with him to a men's group, where he discovers how to be more in tune with his feelings. Carly interviews new roommates.
Stranger Than Paradise
Ford gets invited to a lavish party in Palm Springs and convinces Severine, Ulysses and Carly to come along. Ulysses has an encounter with renowned alien expert Mitchell Kent at a book signing. Carly meets artist Leif.
She's Lost Control
It's the hottest day of the year. Ulysses helps Carly with her new web series, "Sluts." Ford finds out Severine's true feelings about him. Carly and Jethro explore a new area of their relationship.
Anywhere Out of the World
Ulysses meets social worker Isaac and falls for him fast. Severine surprises Ford by taking him to an "Eyes Wide Shut" party. Ford discovers that his photo shoot with Otto is on display for the whole world.
Unknown Pleasures
Carly takes Jethro to a BDSM sex dungeon. Severine wants Ford to make her sexual dreams come true. Uly and Isaac have an amazing first date. Ford feels ambivalent about his non-monogamous relationship with Severine.
Disappear Here
Severine has to go on a business trip to Roswell for an indefinite period, and Ford is devastated. Uly's relationship with Isaac intensifies. Carly runs into Leif, the artist she flirted with in Palm Springs.
Everything Is Gone Forever
Uly and Isaac's relationship disintegrates when Isaac learns about Gabriel. Carly fights with Jethro about her camming. Ford wants to know where he and Severine stand. Carly gets a big career break.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Now Apocalypse
Status
Canceled
Seasons
1
Episodes
10
Production
Starz
