The Morning Show (American TV series)
| The Morning Show | |
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| Also known as | Morning Wars |
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| Created by | Jay Carson |
| Inspired by | Top of the Morning by Brian Stelter |
| Developed by | Kerry Ehrin |
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| Music by | Carter Burwell |
| Opening theme | "Nemesis" by Benjamin Clementine |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 30 |
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| Camera setup | Single-camera |
| Running time | 46–69 minutes |
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| Network | Apple TV+ |
| Release | November 1, 2019 – present |
The Morning Show, also known as Morning Wars in Australia and Indonesia, is an American drama television series starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon. The series premiered on Apple TV+ on November 1, 2019. The series is inspired by Brian Stelter's 2013 book Top of the Morning. The show examines the characters and culture behind a network broadcast morning news program. After allegations of sexual misconduct, the male co-anchor of the program is forced off the show. Aspects of the #MeToo movement are examined from multiple perspectives as more information comes out regarding the misconduct. Subsequent seasons focus on other political topics and current events, including the COVID-19 pandemic, racial inequality, the Capitol insurrection, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The second season premiered on September 17, 2021. In January 2022, the series was renewed for a third season, which premiered on September 13, 2023. The series was renewed for a fourth season, which is scheduled to premiere on September 17, 2025.
The series has received accolades, including 25 Primetime Emmy Award nominations, ten Screen Actors Guild Award nominations and nine Golden Globe Award nominations. Jennifer Aniston and Billy Crudup have received particular acclaim for their performances, with Aniston winning the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series in 2020 and earning two nominations for Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, and Billy Crudup winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2020 and 2024.