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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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Original release | |
Network | Apple TV+ |
Release | November 1, 2019 present | –
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The Morning Show, also known as Morning Wars in Australia and Indonesia,[1][2] is an American drama television series starring Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Steve Carell that premiered on Apple TV+ on November 1, 2019.[3][4] The series is inspired by Brian Stelter's 2013 book Top of the Morning.[2][5] 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 said 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.[6] In January 2022, the series was renewed for a third season,[7] which premiered on September 13, 2023.[8] The series was renewed for a fourth season ahead of the third season premiere.
The show has received many recognitions, including 27 Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Jennifer Aniston won a Screen Actors Guild Award, and has received multiple nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and SAG awards ; Crudup won the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series in 2020.
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