The Morning Show

Name: The Morning Show
Genre: Drama
Released: 2019-11-01
Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Karen Pittman

2019 | 5 seasons | Drama

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It won 4 Emmys and people are still talking about it. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 5 seasons: a few months of evenings.
What might put you off: Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.

A behind-the-scenes look at the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning, exploring the unique challenges faced by the men and women who carry out this daily televised ritual.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
69% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
AwardsVery strong
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Won 1 SAG Award: Screen Actors Guild Awards: Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Television Awards: Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. Also nominated for 12 more Emmys, 5 Golden Globes and 4 more SAG Awards. Plus 3 other awards.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 5 seasons and reached a solid audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 1.7 million people sought it out in the past year

Season by season

The show overall is a Saturday Special. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 3 is the high point.

Season 12019 · 10 episodes · 62% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.0 out of 10
Saturday
Season 22021 · 10 episodes · 67% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.1 out of 10
Sunday
Season 32023 · 10 episodes · 75% on Rotten Tomatoes · 7.1 out of 10
Saturday
Season 42025 · 10 episodes · 72% on Rotten Tomatoes · 6.7 out of 10
Sunday