In the new drama Apples Never Fall, the seemingly perfect family threatens to unravel when hidden secrets start to come to the surface.
Starring Annette Bening and Sam Neill as the happily married pair leading the Delaney family, Joy and Stan, the series follows what happens when a young woman enters their life upending familial relationships, especially when Joy goes missing.
If that’s not enough mystery to pique your interest, then perhaps knowing the series is based on the New York Times bestselling novel by Liane Moriarty, the author who penned Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers, is enough to whet your appetite.
Here’s everything we know about Apples Never Fall.
Apples Never Fall release date
Apples Never Fall will be released in the UK on BBC One on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 9.25 pm. The complete series will also be available on iPlayer from this date.
The limited series premiered on Thursday, March 14 2024 on Peacock in the US with all seven episodes. Those hoping to watch need a subscription to the streaming service. Currently, Peacock offers a couple of different options for would-be subscribers.
By the way, check out our review of Apples Never Fall right here.
Apples Never Fall plot
Here is the official synopsis of Apples Never Fall:
"Based on Liane Moriarty’s New York Times bestselling novel, Apples Never Fall centers on the seemingly picture-perfect Delaney family. Former tennis coaches Stan (Sam Neill) and Joy (Annette Bening) have sold their successful tennis academy and are ready to start what should be the golden years of their lives. While they look forward to spending time with their four adult children (Alison Brie, Jake Lacy, Conor Merrigan-Turner, Essie Randles), everything changes when a wounded young woman knocks on Joy and Stan's door, bringing the excitement they've been missing. But when Joy suddenly disappears, her children are forced to re-examine their parents' so-called perfect marriage as their family’s darkest secrets begin to surface."
Apples Never Fall cast
Apples Never Fall consists of quite the all-star cast spearheaded by big names like Annette Bening and Sam Neill who play Joy and Stan respectively in the series. Bening has been nominated for five Oscars over her career, most recently for her work in Nyad. She’s also had roles in projects such as Poolman, Jerry and Marge Go Large, Captain Marvel and Death on the Nile, just to name a few.
Neill also has some nominations under his belt with two Emmy nods and three Golden Globe nominations. He’s probably most recognizable for portraying Dr. Alan Grant in the Jurassic Park films, but in recent years has starred in things like The Twelve, Bring Him to Me and Assassin Club.
Rounding out this ensemble cast are:
- Jake Lacy (A Friend of the Family) as Troy
- Alison Brie (GLOW) as Amy
- Conor Merrigan-Turner (Thai Cave Rescue) as Logan
- Essie Randles (Speedway) as Brooke
- Georgia Flood (Wentworth) as Savannah
- Jeanine Serralles (The Woman in the Window) as Detective Elena Camacho
- Dylan Thuraisingham (Head High) as Detective Ethan Remy
Apples Never Fall trailer
Here is the official trailer for the series.
Apples Never Fall
Here is an episode guide for the season.
Season 1, episode 1: "The Delaneys"
"Joy and Stan Delaney find that retirement isn't what they hoped until a mysterious visitor arrives; when Joy later goes missing, her children wonder if foul play is involved."
Season 1, episode 2: "Logan"
"As the search for Joy grows more intense, her son, Logan, becomes hellbent on pointing the cops away from his own family."
Season 1, episode 3: "Amy"
"As the mystery surrounding Joy's disappearance deepens, Amy gathers the community together in the hopes of bringing her mother home."
Season 1, episode 4: "Brooke"
"During a hurricane, Brooke faces her demons while the detectives pursue a surprising new lead in Joy's disappearance."
Season 1, episode 5: "Troy"
"Troy makes a risky decision while evading the police, who know he has critical information about his mother's disappearance."
Season 1, episode 6: "Stan"
"Stan's erratic behavior fuels suspicion as a damning new piece of evidence in Joy's disappearance arises."
Season 1, episode 7: "Why"
"An arrest that reveals what happened to Joy shocks the West Palm Beach community, shattering the Delaney family and leaving questions about Joy's fate."
