The show is amazing, but wow, what a remarkable performance by Billy Crudup. He totally kills it! I love his character, so funny. We need more of him! Great work! Of course, the rest of the cast is also amazing! Great job everyone!
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Such an amazing cast!
Rob133130 September 2022
The Morning Show is an pretty good drama led by such an amazing cast. It takes you behind the scenes of a morning show and gives you a candid look at what makes the show go and the lives of the people involved in it. It may start a little slow for some but stick with it because it gets better as the show goes on. It seems like the entire cast was nominated for their jobs in this show (Steve Carrel, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass) and for good reason...they were all terrific! It's obviously a star studded cast but it's not only the stars that make this show so good, the writing is well done too. Now for some reason season 2 isn't nearly as good as the first seasons. It's still worth watching just not as entertaining. I hope future seasons get back to the quality of of the first season.
Surprisingly Addictive
kmariej11 November 2019
I was never a big fan of either Anniston or Witherspoon but they are really, really good in these roles. Production values are excellent (product placement aside) and kudos to the writers for the nuanced approach to delicate social issues... and Billy Crudup has the best lines!
After the last episode !
rajeevverma-7769220 December 2019
One of the best shows I've seen in years..
lotusrose29 November 2019
Worth Watching!
Supermanfan-131 November 2021
First of all The Morning Show has one of the best overall casts of any show on tv. Just to name some of the actors in this are Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell, Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, etc. With a cast like that you just know the show is worth watching. The first season is the best but the second is still pretty good. It's one of the rare shows where each episode gets better and leaves you wanting more. It's a fast paced show that you'll want to binge watch as quickly as you can. Season three is coming out later this year and I'm looking forward to watching it.
Apple doesn't disappoint with this one.
danbutler-453225 December 2019
I was skeptical and this show wasn't even on my radar, but after watching the first episode, I was hooked. I binged the next 4 in 2 days. Great show! The acting is superb. The story is interesting. It touches on issues of the day with finesse and doesn't preach. Which is hard to find these days. The casting is pretty perfect. Billy Crudup steals the show. Awesome work, Apple!
Powerful!!!
maryam-elsafty20 December 2019
Thats how you do a show on feminism.
umer_salman22 December 2019
Season 2 is not it
ianalexanderwalden15 November 2021
Compared to Season 1...a dip in writing, acting and storyline. I also think it's a cop out to end the first season with a bombshell where every main character trashes and/or leaves the network and then immediately follow it with the next season where they are all back at UBA. Not creative.
Welcome back to TV Jennifer!
freetafeal1 November 2019
What a fantastic return to form for Jennifer Aniston! Her ability to encapsulate a character right from the first episode with such depth, with an incredible supporting cast including a role that could only be played by an actor like Steve Carrol, the complexities of such an intensely debated topic as the MeToo movement, which has been so integral in allowing society to take that important step forward, while allowing narratives to take place that under different acting ability could very easily lost. Reese is exceptional in a role that feels formed to her.
I'm looking forward to seeing where this program about a program can take us!
I'm looking forward to seeing where this program about a program can take us!
Season 1 is 8 stars, season 2 is 5
tomarm-2159611 October 2021
Season 1 had a good, interesting, story line, that grabbed you from the beginning. Kept you watching esp in anticipation on what will happen in the rivalry between the 2 female leads. But they suddenly coming together in end in that show of woman solidarity was more depressing cop out, enough to drop the season from a 9 to an 8.
Unfortunately, it seems they had no idea of what follow up story to tell in season 2, other than just showing a bunch of rich media people being ambitious, competitive, nasty, and neurotic. The Witherspoon character's particularly irritating, and she's spent half the season shouting at people. Crudup is best, he's held the series together. And the Carrel character's an interesting watch. As the guy who's fell off the mountain top...and, alas, has to console himself with the millions he's made. (And Carrel even has a resemblance to Matt Lauer)
Unfortunately, it seems they had no idea of what follow up story to tell in season 2, other than just showing a bunch of rich media people being ambitious, competitive, nasty, and neurotic. The Witherspoon character's particularly irritating, and she's spent half the season shouting at people. Crudup is best, he's held the series together. And the Carrel character's an interesting watch. As the guy who's fell off the mountain top...and, alas, has to console himself with the millions he's made. (And Carrel even has a resemblance to Matt Lauer)
Wait....did they forget to write a screenplay?
Snidgy31 October 2021
After a pretty decent first season, viewers are now into episode seven of the second season and many must be thinking (like me): "Wait, did they forget to actually write a screenplay for season 2?".
There is really nothing intriguing about this show during this season. Storylines, dialogue and character development; it's all really "mèèèh" at best this time around and mostly really just boring and uninteresting.
Dialogues just seem never-ending and are not compelling in the slightest.
Of course I noticed on various other Apple shows as well that screenwriting is apparently not in the list of requirements set by Apple.
But they could have at least tried, right? Talented actors and most likely tons of money to spend.
What a complete waste of budget and talent this show has become... just a pile of garbage to be really honest.
5 out of 10 (and that's only due to an above average season 1).
There is really nothing intriguing about this show during this season. Storylines, dialogue and character development; it's all really "mèèèh" at best this time around and mostly really just boring and uninteresting.
Dialogues just seem never-ending and are not compelling in the slightest.
Of course I noticed on various other Apple shows as well that screenwriting is apparently not in the list of requirements set by Apple.
But they could have at least tried, right? Talented actors and most likely tons of money to spend.
What a complete waste of budget and talent this show has become... just a pile of garbage to be really honest.
5 out of 10 (and that's only due to an above average season 1).
Wish I could rate seasons separately
Nevergivea101 June 2022
I would rate season 1 an 8. It tackles a lot of social issues while still remaining entertaining and still doesn't get too preachy.
I would rate season 2 a 5 at best. It is boring and attempts to include so many issues that it becomes a woke nightmare. Stop after season 1 if you aren't on board the woke train.
I would rate season 2 a 5 at best. It is boring and attempts to include so many issues that it becomes a woke nightmare. Stop after season 1 if you aren't on board the woke train.
Best character on tv goes to Billy Crudup!
bryan-frazier768 April 2020
I just binge watched, (unintentionally) the first season and I have to say it was one of the best shows I've seen in a while. Is it perfect, no, but that's what makes it great! Billy Crudup's character was perfect! Both well written and played. He deserves all the praise in the world for this role, as does Reese Witherspoon. I was so motivated to write this after reading how certain critics (Sophie Gilbert) for example thought the show was poorly made, referencing too many cooks in the kitchen, so to speak. But for me, the chaotic nature of the show and the levity Crudup's character (Cory) brought to every scene was worth the price of admission. So I cannot wait to see what season 2 will bring. Hopefully the same balance of characters and comedy that killed quarantine day 23 for me.
Bravo Apple+ !
Holy Moly I am Speechless
michellepitiris8 March 2021
I had to create an account just so I could come on here and say just how incredible this show is. I ended up bingeing it in three days (couldn't do it all in one day as it is quite emotionally heavy in some parts). The finale was so brilliant I was sobbing, shocked and overwhelmed with emotion. Wow. Just wow.
Apple+ has set a high bar
nancyldraper28 November 2019
{Initial Impressions} Can you call it an initial impressions when you are 6 episodes deep into a 10 episode series? It's just that good! Once I started watching it, I couldn't stop until I was caught up. The acting is great. The cast is accomplished, both stars and supporting performers. The story is well defined. Do not be mislead, this is a serious drama. I can't say enough good things about it. Apple+ has set a high bar for itself with this inaugural series. I give it a 9 (superb) out of 10. {Drama}
It's like a crescendo into justice.
cfchicka14 October 2020
People who don't think it's good writing, didn't watch the whole thing. It's a slow burn. But wow what an incredible show. I hope it wins all the awards and inspires more people to stand up for what is right in this world.
Excellent show. Great acting. Gripping story
deep-amrutiya2 November 2019
Something Wickedly Good Comes This Way
toastygoodness9 April 2020
A delightful onion of story, character and motive reveal. Amazing actors playing off each other like a fine Bach musical movement with Reece Witherspoon, Jennifer Anniston and Billy Crudup. Just to watch the unfolding, both subtle and explosive between these three, is worth the watch.
It takes on the meetoo situation in a very balanced way. I am fully aware of how much agenda there is in Hollywood, usually left leaning politically, but also often hysterically too far left regarding any other issue (racism, sexism, capitalism etc), this program is not guilty of picking sides. It beautifully portrays the deadly crossing of lines and perception of what sexual abuse is. Can't say I have ever seen sexual exploitation portrayed so well, so subtly. All the power plays and players, both male and female, feeding into the problem, without the histrionics and manipulation of feminism turning everybody off.
Near the end of the season, the trip back in time to when Mitch (Steve Carroll) was King of the Morning Show, illustrates how he himself had already been seduced by glory, and spoilt by money and attention, finding his life somehow still wanting, as expressed to his friend (Martin Short). He is almost tempting fate to take it all away. Whilst looking for some meaning or even frivolity to relieve his dissatisfaction, someone else ultimately pays a deadly cost, as he is blind to his own flaws, but can clearly see them in others. Was the power the real reason for his ineptitude as a human being or was he inherently corrupt, or worse still - just a "normal man"?
Other great satisfactions to be found in all the support players as they take part in a very real feeling vibe of the situation of behind the scenes on a mainstream TV channel. I gather many of the makeup and camera people seen on camera are not usually actors but real makeup and camera people, playing themselves.
Lovely to see Jennifer Anniston playing such a complex human, she clearly understands all the dynamics. Billy Crudup is a terrific character, a "magician", seer or mischievous jester, but a part of the top corporate structure, his power play is 4D chess those above him didn't see coming.
Congratulations to the script writers, who don't insult the intelligence of the audience at any point.
It takes on the meetoo situation in a very balanced way. I am fully aware of how much agenda there is in Hollywood, usually left leaning politically, but also often hysterically too far left regarding any other issue (racism, sexism, capitalism etc), this program is not guilty of picking sides. It beautifully portrays the deadly crossing of lines and perception of what sexual abuse is. Can't say I have ever seen sexual exploitation portrayed so well, so subtly. All the power plays and players, both male and female, feeding into the problem, without the histrionics and manipulation of feminism turning everybody off.
Near the end of the season, the trip back in time to when Mitch (Steve Carroll) was King of the Morning Show, illustrates how he himself had already been seduced by glory, and spoilt by money and attention, finding his life somehow still wanting, as expressed to his friend (Martin Short). He is almost tempting fate to take it all away. Whilst looking for some meaning or even frivolity to relieve his dissatisfaction, someone else ultimately pays a deadly cost, as he is blind to his own flaws, but can clearly see them in others. Was the power the real reason for his ineptitude as a human being or was he inherently corrupt, or worse still - just a "normal man"?
Other great satisfactions to be found in all the support players as they take part in a very real feeling vibe of the situation of behind the scenes on a mainstream TV channel. I gather many of the makeup and camera people seen on camera are not usually actors but real makeup and camera people, playing themselves.
Lovely to see Jennifer Anniston playing such a complex human, she clearly understands all the dynamics. Billy Crudup is a terrific character, a "magician", seer or mischievous jester, but a part of the top corporate structure, his power play is 4D chess those above him didn't see coming.
Congratulations to the script writers, who don't insult the intelligence of the audience at any point.
Solid First Season
avisdolphin26 November 2021
So much more than the sum of its parts
boophillips15 August 2021
I'd put off watching The Morning Show because I thought it would be a Sorkin-lite style Newsroom series set in a breakfast show and that felt like a tired format with nothing new to say. How utterly wrong I was. Yes it's got the big names. Yes it has clearly had a vast amount of money thrown at it, but that doesn't mean it isn't one of the most gripping tv series I've watched in years. The series builds and builds, the tension cranking up with each episode, literally at points, leaving me breathless. What I found particularly remarkable is that the #metoo movement is seen through so many different perspectives but cleverly the writers allow each perspective to live its own truth, whether or not that is a reliable truth or not, morally right or not, and in doing so it weaves this uncomfortable narrative that exactly reflects the rich and strange tapestry that is the real world. I thought that aspect of it was audacious. To not bring judgement and spoon feed an audience is a brave and risky thing to do. The performances are stellar, it's an ensemble cast with everyone bringing their A game. I devoured this first series in a couple of days and cannot wait for series 2. Can they replicate the clever and nuanced storytelling of this first series, I hope so.
Enjoyed season 1. Season 2 is just unpleasant & not enjoyable.
taipan-6722529 October 2021
Really enjoyed season 1 but season 2 has lost all the fun and spark of the 1st season. I watch ad how's for the enjoyment but this season is disjointed and I feel like they forgot what made the first season so good.
I never give 10s
kristi23743 December 2019
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