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The Morning Show

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Generally favorable reviews based on 62 Critic Reviews

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The Morning Show

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APPLE TV+ | Release Date: November 1, 2019

Summary: Power struggles, rivalries, and scandal are just some of the challenges for a popular morning news program in the drama executive produced by Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston.

Genre(s): Drama

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S2:E10. Fever
Air Date: November 19, 2021
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S2:E9. Testimony
Air Date: November 12, 2021
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S2:E8. Confirmations
Air Date: November 5, 2021

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Metascore

61

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27

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30

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5

Critic Reviews

100

The Guardian Lucy Mangan

Dec 3, 2019

Season 1 Review: There isn’t a weak link in The Morning Show. Aniston is flawless. ... Everyone else – especially Billy Crudup as the network suit playing seven-dimensional chess with everyone – matches her point for point. The script has depth and endless torque and the whole thing is an exhilarating rush that makes room for nuance, thought and – though it’s definitely a drama – humour. Read full review

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Empire Boyd Hilton

Sep 20, 2021

Season 2 Review: Far from suffering difficult-second-series syndrome, the new run of this massively fun takedown of seething rivalries in the American TV business is even more ambitious and edgy than the first. Read full review

75

The Detroit News

Tom Long

Sep 16, 2021

Season 2 Review: It takes some soapy turns in season two, and Carell’s character can seem stranded in limbo, but this is big starry television about big starry television that dares you to look away. Tune in. Read full review

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The Telegraph Ed Power

Jan 3, 2020

Season 1 Review: The Morning Show is at its most engaging when [Jennifer Aniston's Alex Levy is] front and centre. If only the slightly rickety drama constructed around her had a clearer idea what it wants to be and for whom it is intended. Read full review

50

Chicago Tribune

Nina Metz

Sep 17, 2021

Season 2 Review: Ultimately “The Morning Show” suffers from haphazard storytelling and an emphasis on the least compelling corners of this show-bizzy side of TV news. Read full review

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The Hollywood Reporter

Dan Fienberg

Oct 28, 2019

Season 1 Review: After a brutally dull pilot and a meandering second episode, there are distinct hints in the third hour of a more satisfying and confident The Morning Show, one that actually gets value out of leading ladies Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon. Read full review

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Variety

Daniel D'Addario

Oct 28, 2019

Season 1 Review: Three episodes in, the women of “The Morning Show” are islands even as co-anchors, and for no reason more compelling than that the plot has said so. Read full review

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jane23

Nov 3, 2019

Deliver on What it promisses, entertainment! The characters captivate and you cheer for both women as each one seeks their place in the sun. The strength of the series is totally feminine without being feminist.

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Slats

Jan 27, 2020

I just finished season 1 and was wowed by this show. I thought the characters were played exceptionally well, both those I loved as well as those I hated (with the latter being as critical to a good drama as the former), with their positions of power, assumptions and moral compasses beingI just finished season 1 and was wowed by this show. I thought the characters were played exceptionally well, both those I loved as well as those I hated (with the latter being as critical to a good drama as the former), with their positions of power, assumptions and moral compasses being constantly tested. What I found most intriguing, was the nuanced commentary on #metoo. It managed to capture the insidious nature of sexual discrimination; the way it pervades our lives, and how we may unwittingly (or in full knowledge of our actions) feed these behaviours and perpetuate the issue. It highlighted the sheer complexity of the issue and the mountain of work we have to do to bring about workplace - and life - equality. I thought the insight in the perpetrators psyche, and particularly their methods of denying and justifying their own actions, was a real eye opener. If only one person stands up for somebody being sexually discriminated against as a result of this show (I hope it is way more), it will have been a massive win.… Expand

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pblauren

May 25, 2021

This show is absolutely amazing! Aniston is the best she’s ever been and Crudup stands out as well. The show does an amazing job of approaching a touchy subject and keeps viewers on edge. The finale was probably the best episode of television I’ve ever seen!

0 of 2 users found this helpful02

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ckornell

Nov 20, 2019

Dynamic, interesting characters, great subject. I love that the show has the courage and intelligence to study issues from all sides—even the less popular ones. We need more of this in entertainment. Keep it coming!

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Zarikz

Apr 20, 2021

"The morning show" draws inspiration from the #MeToo movement. The show is not entirely but partly based on NBC’s Today Show scandal. It is trying to be serious and life-like-real, which is very important. What we are seeing is the relationship in a set up of a morning show based on power"The morning show" draws inspiration from the #MeToo movement. The show is not entirely but partly based on NBC’s Today Show scandal. It is trying to be serious and life-like-real, which is very important. What we are seeing is the relationship in a set up of a morning show based on power and shifting the power. Also, there are people who work with all their heart and respect toward one other, but we can witness behind the curtain when those who are in control do not hesitate to make victims of abuse silent to keep their positions. The show realistically and without any rush introduces us to characters. step by step reveals a new aspect of their reality. Involving in situations that seem difficult for them to put aside their privileges and do the right thing and speak up for the victims. How even women like Alex can take part and make the culture of silence powerful by turning a blind eye on what they see or changing the reality by misleading the narration. The show takes a step further and brings some examples of abusers' excuses for their violence. Mitch not only denies all the charges but also insists on being innocent. Even in a meeting with one of a director who has been accused and somehow when he reveals the actual truth about himself and confesses to him, Mitch still acts like someone who would never harm people in that way. It is how strongly they refuse to admit and even attempt to blame the victims. It is wonderful to have tv-shows like "the morning show" that It is important to make all who are feeling isolated and scared know that their voice would be heard, and they are not alone. To courage them to speak up and silence those who do not stop abusing others, and always find a way to get rid of the consequences of their actions.… Expand

0 of 2 users found this helpful02

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CriticoP3

Jun 27, 2020

Una serie más del montón. A fin de cuentas, logra entretener un poco con la trama algo atrapante pero con dos o tres episodios de relleno puro de por medio. Puntaje: 56/100

-CriticoP3 para Metacritic.

0 of 1 users found this helpful01

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Broyax

Nov 30, 2020

L’agenda SJW « me too » est surchargé ici puisque le célèbre mâle journaleux est soupçonné de harcèlement sexuel ! on ne le savait pas mais depuis toutes ces années, c’était un prédateur en fait. Steve Carell a carrément l’air dépassé par le rôle mais surtout l’air con comme souvent chezL’agenda SJW « me too » est surchargé ici puisque le célèbre mâle journaleux est soupçonné de harcèlement sexuel ! on ne le savait pas mais depuis toutes ces années, c’était un prédateur en fait. Steve Carell a carrément l’air dépassé par le rôle mais surtout l’air con comme souvent chez lui… pour ne pas dire comme d’habitude en fait.

En tout cas, tout cela n’est pas bien crédible du tout, même en débranchant le cerveau et en le jetant aux orties, surtout que la bécasse de Friends à la peau tirée comme un tambour est méconnaissable : c’est-à-dire qu’on ne la reconnaît pas, on ne sait pas qui est cette personne ! quant à l’autre bécasse Witherspoon, elle reste fidèle à elle-même, à savoir à la masse comme de coutume.

Le gars Steve est donc ici l’imbécile esseulé cerné par deux grognasses en fin de parcours alors que le spectateur téméraire est pour sa part cerné par l’ennui de toutes parts : qu’est-ce qu’on se fait chier dans cette merde qui progresse à deux à l’heure, c’est un truc de fou ! ça blablate comme dans un film ou plutôt l’une des woodyconneries dont Woody Allen a le secret…

Oui, oui, je confirme, c’est vraiment mais vraiment une sale série de merde à la mords-moi-le-zob qui s’astique la justice sociale à n’en plus finir !… Expand

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61

Series Overview
Season 2

60
- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 17, 2021
- tbd
  S2:E10. Fever
  Air Date: November 19, 2021
- tbd
  S2:E9. Testimony
  Air Date: November 12, 2021
- tbd
  S2:E8. Confirmations
  Air Date: November 5, 2021
- tbd
  S2:E7. La Amara Vita
  Air Date: October 29, 2021
- tbd
  S2:E6. A Private Person
  Air Date: October 22, 2021
- tbd
  S2:E5. Ghosts
  Air Date: October 15, 2021
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  S2:E4. Kill the Fatted Calf
  Air Date: October 8, 2021
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  S2:E3. Laura
  Air Date: October 1, 2021
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  S2:E2. It's Like the Flu
  Air Date: September 24, 2021
- tbd
  S2:E1. My Least Favorite Year
  Air Date: September 17, 2021
Season 1

61
- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: November 1, 2019