The Morning Show

What’s it about?

The news team is back and dealing with a struggling network due to its subscription service lacking viewers. Is tech titan, Paul Marks, the answer though? Two years following the pandemic this season highlights further racial inequality, the Capitol riot, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

The facts

• Created by Jay Carson
• English language
• Runtime 10 episodes, about 56 minutes each
• Inspired by Top of the Morning: Inside the Cutthroat World of Morning TV by Brian Stelter

Why did it get this rating?

This show was self-rated by Apple TV. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Sexual themes

Characters kiss, flirt, talk about sex and are shown lying in bed together. Sexual misconduct from season one is referenced.

Offensive language

Offensive language is used frequently throughout the series including f*ck, sh*t and b*tch.

Violence

Along with the protests and violence shown in the Capitol riot, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine footage, there are also references to the death of George Floyd and the protests.

A character is sprayed in the face with pepper spray. People are forcibly arrested. A man attacks a police officer.

The Morning Show incorporates real-life issues including the Covid-19 pandemic, George Floyd’s death, the Capitol riots, protests, drug use, the #Metoo movement and sexual misconduct. While the storylines are fictional some viewers might find some of them relatable and upsetting.

Further information

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