The comedy mini-series "The Now" tells the story of a man named Ed Pool who learns that his brother has taken his own life. This news comes at a time when Ed himself was planning to end his own life. A therapist recommends that he start his life anew, but Ed wants to tie up loose ends for his deceased relative before doing so. He becomes deeply immersed in his family's problems, and soon his positive mindset disappears completely. Ed Pool realizes that he is in danger.