Apple TV+’s Before does a great job at setting atmosphere, stewing in moodiness, and raising questions about the ways in which everything connects. However, in mostly focusing on the vibe of it all, it sacrifices character development. Despite my general intrigue in the mystery, I was never invested in Noah (Jacobi Jupe) or Eli (a somewhat miscast Billy Crystal) as people, which makes for a hollow viewing experience, since they are merely blank pawns to get to the next unexplained apparition and half-hearted “revelation” that rarely offers answers to the questions posed. On the plus side, the episodes are only 30 minutes each.