The Morning Show [Apple]

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Agent Coulson wrote: »

Untitled morning show drama From Apple.

Steve Carell To Star In Apple’s Morning Show Series With Reese Witherspoon & Jennifer Aniston

Steve Carell has been tapped as a male lead opposite Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston in Apple’s untitled morning show drama series. It makes his first TV series role since his Emmy-nominated and Golden Globe-winning turn on NBC’s The Office.

Written by Kerry Ehrin based on an original idea by Media Res’ Michael Ellenberg and directed by Mimi Leder, the yet untitled series provides an inside look at the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning, exploring the unique challenges faced by the women (and men) who carry out this daily televised ritual.

Carell will play Mitch Kessler, a morning show anchor who is struggling to maintain relevance in a changing media landscape. This is a familiar territory for Carell who played local TV weatherman Brick Tamland in the Anchorman feature comedy franchise and news anchor Evan Baxter in Bruce Almighty.

Ehrin, who serves as showrunner, and Leder executive produce alongside Aniston and Kristin Hahn through Echo Films; Witherspoon and Lauren Levy Neustadter through Hello Sunshine; and Ellenberg through Media Res, which serves as the studio. Brian Stelter consults on the project, with his book Top of the Morning providing additional background material. Filming is slated to begin next week in Los Angeles.

https://deadline.com/2018/10/steve-carell-star-apple-morning-show-series-reese-witherspoon-jennifer-aniston-1202487958/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bHE7gPtoLY

Apple TV+ has released the trailer for their upcoming drama series The Morning Show, which is set to premiere later this year.

The Morning Show is described as a high stakes drama that pulls back the curtain on early morning TV. The all-star cast lined up for the series includes Reese Witherspoon (Big Little Lies), Jennifer Aniston (Friends) and Steve Carell (The Office).

Kerry Ehrin created the series, which is based on an original idea by Michael Ellenberg. CNN’s Chief Media Correspondent Brian Stelter is a consultant, with his book ‘Top Of The Morning’ providing additional background material. Media Res is producing. The executive producers are Kerry Ehrin, Michael Ellenberg, Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Mimi Leder, Kristin Hahn and Lauren Levy Neustadter.

https://www.tvwise.co.uk/2019/08/apple-tv-releases-trailer-for-the-morning-show/

The Black Oil

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rw8R39B7JOo

Trailer's up. I'll give it a go.

Agent Coulson

Apple still haven't named the price of their streaming platform if it's anything over $5 a month it will be a joke since they have no real content or back catalogue to price it close to Netflix, Disney, HBO Max or Amazon.

pixelburp

It's the era of signature "gimmick" or genre shows; that this is Apples first big trailer doesn't exactly scream of a station atuned to the market. Not that everything needs to be the next "Games or Thrones"'esque show but this felt incredibly pedestrian. Apple's pricing will want to be pretty keen...

Maz2016

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Apple still haven't named the price of their streaming platform if it's anything over $5 a month it will be a joke since they have no real content or back catalogue to price it close to Netflix, Disney, HBO Max or Amazon.

Their saying it will be $9.99 per month.

“According to reports this morning from Bloomberg, Apple wants the service to be live by November, potentially pipping Disney+ to the post, which is also scheduled for a November launch in some countries. The report says that the expected price will be $9.99 (or local equivalent) a month, with a free trial being offered as Apple builds up its programme library. The service is to launch in over 150 countries.”
Quote taken from RxtvLog
https://www.rxtvlog.com/2019/08/apple-tv-aims-to-launch-by-november.html?m=1

murpho999

They should be offering this free to Apple Music subscribers imho. Would be a good package and boost their subscribers.

pixelburp

$9.99 is way too much IMO. It'll take a jaw-dropping schedule of programming to make me put my hand in my e-wallet.

pixelburp

According to the Financial Times, Apple's total budget for its programming is floating around $6 billion; specifically regarding The Morning Show, apparently its budget of $15+ million (for reference, that's more than Game of Thrones' own per-episode budget). Methinks a lot of that is being sucked up by the cast. Crazy money.

The Black Oil

Mad money. I hope they're throwing a few quid to some relatively unknown writers for smaller stuff, to give them a chance too.

Agent Coulson

A decent opening 3 episodes to Apple’s flagship show the cast are all likeable there is a blandness to to the raw edge they are trying for.

maudgonner

Wasn't impressed by this I'm afraid. Given the cast I expected much better. Painfully slow moving without any great character development. I thought these three episodes could easily have been edited down to one and the pacing would have been the better for it.


I read a comment online that it was trying to be an Aaron Sorkin series without Sorkin,and that rings true. It's like they've taken all the worst aspects of Studio 60 without the redeeming parts, full of people taking their show-within-a-show way too seriously - it is the equivalent of Ireland AM after all

I think if this had been 3 unknown actors in the main roles in the exact same show it would have got much better reviews. A lot of journalists try to be too cute with these things.

Bummer1234

I liked the first 3 episodes myself, I find it a good watch and not to slow so looking forward to fridays episode. The first two really are setting up the storyline for the series and not gonna be rocket quick.

Shelga

I had read meh reviews so I was preparing to be disappointed, but I binged the first 4 episodes recently and it was much better than I thought!

Yes, some of the dialogue is off, it's not as hard-hitting as it wants to be, but I really like it. Just watching Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon and Steve Carell in a TV show together is a big draw. I think Aniston and Witherspoon play well off each other, and I'm enjoying the complicated dynamic their characters have got going on.

Agent Coulson

I must say I have been really enjoying this.

David Morse joined the cast this week and that is always a big plus for a show.

Sir Oxman

Enjoying this so far.

Unearthly

I was laughing that David Morse is playing the same type of role as he was in The Deuce

But yes good show

Basq

It's all a bit predictable but it's entertaining nonetheless!

Bummer1234

How we all getting on with this show, I found last weeks (15th Nov) very slow but this weeks (22nd) was alot more fast moving and enjoyable.

I wasn't expecting much so it's mildly entertaining. I find the #metoo stuff to be quite interesting. I haven't seen any other program to try and tackle it. It feels a bit repetitive with letting the loose cannon (Witherspoon) to go on live TV just to go off script again. I find it hard to believe that morning TV is this important or holds this much power, or else I'm oblivious to it. I can't help but think of Piers Morgan and Richard and Judy.

The Black Oil

Finally decided to take a look at the first episode.

I found it pretty good at the human level, and in the mechanics of broadcasting, though in reality the latter's fairly minimum, with next to no buttons pressed or actual dials adjusted. There is some stuff about 'this is what America wants', etc, that's part social commentary, part 'Hey, we're the news!' Didn't find it too showy or obsessively self-regarding there which was welcome. That said, with Apple still find its feet here, I doubt it'll take any big swings. It is fairly predictable, but I don't put that as a complaint and near the end we have just what Hollywood loves, a confrontation in the rain. Nor did it seem to have much pilot-itis going on and found it well paced. Anniston does most of the heavy lifting in the opener, though it's pretty clever in that when Witherspoon and her finally have an in studio tête-à-tête, it's the latter who manages to shift the microscope.

Deleted User wrote: »

I wasn't expecting much so it's mildly entertaining. I find the #metoo stuff to be quite interesting. I haven't seen any other program to try and tackle it. It feels a bit repetitive with letting the loose cannon (Witherspoon) to go on live TV just to go off script again. I find it hard to believe that morning TV is this important or holds this much power, or else I'm oblivious to it. I can't help but think of Piers Morgan and Richard and Judy.

Frankly, I don't this get either. I can only assume these shows have some sort of historic watercooler effect or are in the background in the kitchen whilst half the US population are shooing their kids out the door to school.

Agent Coulson

They went big on real life events this week with the mass shooting at the Las Vegas casino in 2017 and the Weinstein stuff.

Agent Coulson

Wow that was some ending the season.

Mimi Leder did an amazing job directing that.

Shelga

The finale was incredible, one of the best episodes of TV I've seen this year.

Agree for the most part with the reviews that say the first few episodes are a bit cheesy and predictable, then it steps it up a notch. I did enjoy it from the beginning though!

That was excellent.

Hodors Appletart

Is this comparable to The Newsroom?

xalot

Have to say I thought that was fantastic. Took about 4 episodes to get going but was non stop once it did.

I found it far superior to the newsroom. Thought the supporting cast were incredible, with some really interesting characters, I particularly liked Steve Carrell's arc, the scene with Martin Shortt was excellent.

It's by far the most thorough exploration of the 'metoo movement' that I've seen. That Las Vegas episode was ground breaking for me by showing how men can be totally oblivious to the impact of their actions.

Sir Oxman

xalot wrote: »

Have to say I thought that was fantastic. Took about 4 episodes to get going but was non stop once it did.

I found it far superior to the newsroom. Thought the supporting cast were incredible, with some really interesting characters, I particularly liked Steve Carrell's arc, the scene with Martin Shortt was excellent.

It's by far the most thorough exploration of the 'metoo movement' that I've seen. That Las Vegas episode was ground breaking for me by showing how men can be totally oblivious to the impact of their actions.

That was a chilling and creepy scene.

Samuri Suicide

What a TV show. Really enjoyed every episode, the final episode is just amazing....so well written and directed. 10/10.

This is up there with the west wing for me

It was brilliant. Episode 10 in Las Vegas totally shook me. Ending was incredible

Best show I’ve seen in ages

gmisk

I have seen the first 3 episodes....I really enjoyed it so far...not sure why reviews were a bit mixed.

I do hope it doesn't get into a pattern of the same thing every week (i.e. one character going of script)

I gave up after the fifth episode. I found the characters and the interactions didn't really make sense.

Zero-Cool

Started this last week, zero expectations, slow start but got better as it went and ended with a bang. Really really enjoyed it. It feels like a 1 off but i just read season 2 plans to air November this year. Well definitely keep an eye out.

expectationlost

omigod heard this was ok, so tried it, lasted they had reese witherspoon speechifying, ugh turned it off

gmisk

Finished series ....it is cracking gets better and better as it goes along.

Shelga

https://www.small-screen.co.uk/the-morning-show-season-2-release-date-apple-tv-plus-jennifer-anniston/

Anyone else looking forward to season 2 of this? Maybe I've just run out of stuff in lockdown but I'm finding the rewatchability factor of this show quite high :pac:

Sadly it seems season 2 may not be until 2022 due to covid.

icdg

Shelga wrote: »

https://www.small-screen.co.uk/the-morning-show-season-2-release-date-apple-tv-plus-jennifer-anniston/

Anyone else looking forward to season 2 of this? Maybe I've just run out of stuff in lockdown but I'm finding the rewatchability factor of this show quite high :pac:

Sadly it seems season 2 may not be until 2022 due to covid.

It is the best thing about Apple TV+. Unfortunately for Apple, it is also virtually the only thing about Apple TV+ (though Mythic Quest has to get an honourable mention), so if it is delayed that long they may not have any subscribers* left to watch it.

*By which I mean people on twelve month free trials with Apple device purchases.

thesultan

Shelga wrote: »

The finale was incredible, one of the best episodes of TV I've seen this year.

Agree for the most part with the reviews that say the first few episodes are a bit cheesy and predictable, then it steps it up a notch. I did enjoy it from the beginning though!

Thought the ending was great. Will there be a second series?

gmisk

thesultan wrote: »

Thought the ending was great. Will there be a second series?

Yep second series on the way, filming at the minute

FunLover18

Binged this in the last week and absolutely loved it.

I am wary of a second season though, it felt like a one off with a closed story.

cdgalwegian

The Black Oil wrote: »

Finally decided to take a look at the first episode.

I found it pretty good at the human level, and in the mechanics of broadcasting, though in reality the latter's fairly minimum, with next to no buttons pressed or actual dials adjusted. There is some stuff about 'this is what America wants', etc, that's part social commentary, part 'Hey, we're the news!' Didn't find it too showy or obsessively self-regarding there which was welcome. That said, with Apple still find its feet here, I doubt it'll take any big swings. It is fairly predictable, but I don't put that as a complaint and near the end we have just what Hollywood loves, a confrontation in the rain. Nor did it seem to have much pilot-itis going on and found it well paced. Anniston does most of the heavy lifting in the opener, though it's pretty clever in that when Witherspoon and her finally have an in studio tête-à-tête, it's the latter who manages to shift the microscope.

Deleted User wrote: »

I wasn't expecting much so it's mildly entertaining. I find the #metoo stuff to be quite interesting. I haven't seen any other program to try and tackle it. It feels a bit repetitive with letting the loose cannon (Witherspoon) to go on live TV just to go off script again. I find it hard to believe that morning TV is this important or holds this much power, or else I'm oblivious to it. I can't help but think of Piers Morgan and Richard and Judy.

Frankly, I don't this get either. I can only assume these shows have some sort of historic watercooler effect or are in the background in the kitchen whilst half the US population are shooing their kids out the door to school.

Found this very watchable, and glad to see such a hot-potato issue was dealt with such aplomb, in such an entertaining way.
Aniston better than expected, and Witherspoon doing a great job playing second fiddle, yet injecting so much talent under the surface.
Apprehensive about seeing how what looked like a self-contained series will do in a second outing; I'd prefer to see fresh controversies, but it'll probably just follow up on the fallout of season 1.

Agent Coulson

Season 2 starts September 17th.

FunLover18

Agent Coulson wrote: »

Season 2 starts September 17th.

Interesting, does feel like they may be creating more drama for the sake of it but I'm definitely curious. I'm not sure what they'll do with the Mitch character part of me feels they should just drop him.

Agent Coulson

Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qZWPTsR-Wc&t=1s&ab_channel=AppleTV

gmisk

Epic!

The first season was top notch got better and better as it went along

Agent Coulson

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I-dcl-Z9IQ

gmisk

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117885998#Comment_117885998

Can't wait but it's a shame only one episode a week :(

Really enjoyed the first episode… billy crudup is so so good

expectationlost

why are they playing it like Laura wouldn't already know that Alex didn't want to be stuck on the morning show?

expectationlost

Why is Alex apologising to Cory?

2smiggy

Just watched the episode where Hannah sleeping with Mitch is shown from Hannah's side, not like Mitch mentioning earlier that she slept with him to improve her career. Thought it was an excellent episode.

Really enjoying the show, getting better and better as it goes on