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It’s been a couple of years since we last saw Alex Levy (Jennifer Aniston) and Bradley Jackson (Reese Witherspoon) making big boss moves on The Morning Show, and I can’t wait to find out where Season 4 takes them. Luckily the return of one of Apple TV+’s best shows isn’t too far away. So when will Season 4 premiere? Which of the cast members are coming back, and who’s joining them? Here’s everything we know about The Morning Show Season 4.
What Is The Morning Show Season 4 Premiere Date?
The Morning Show Season 4 will premiere on the 2025 TV schedule on Wednesday, September 17, on Apple TV+. This follows the show's trajectory of releasing a season every other fall. Season 4, Episode 1, titled “My Roman Empire,” will premiere September 17, with one new episode streaming each Wednesday through November 19.
How To Watch The Morning Show
The Morning Show streams exclusively on Apple TV+, so you’ll need a subscription to tune in for whatever is in the cards for Alex, Bradley and the rest of the fictional news station. In the meantime, the first three seasons of The Morning Show are available to stream now.
The Morning Show Season 4 Teaser Shows Alex And Bradley Seeking Truth And Power
The teaser doesn’t reveal much about the Season 4 plot, but we see Jennifer Aniston’s Alex walking as her voiceover talks about questioning everything they hear, and Reese Witherspoon’s Bradley warning that the truth always comes out in the end. Their reflections then become those of their colleagues, and we get our first look at new characters played by Marion Cotillard and Boyd Holbrook.
Alex and Bradley eventually come face to face in front of a building, with the UBN logo shown in the reflection, which signals the merger of the UBA and NBN networks.
Which Cast Members Are Returning To The Morning Show For Season 4?
Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon will reprise their leading roles, as they continue to serve as executive producers and have huge stories in the works. They’ll be joined by fellow series regulars Billy Crudup, Jon Hamm, Greta Lee, Mark Duplass, Karen Pittman, Nicole Beharie and Néstor Carbonell.
Although it hasn’t been confirmed, Season 4 may also bring us more of Elizabeth Perkins, who was introduced in Season 3 as NBN president Elena, and we’ll also likely see Joe Tippett return as Bradley’s brother Hal, as he has appeared in each of the first three seasons. Tig Notaro, who plays Paul Marks' chief of staff Amanda, is also expected to return, as she appeared in the cast’s wrap video.
New The Morning Show Cast Members In Season 4
Several actors — including two Academy Award winners — are joining Season 4. Marion Cotillard has been cast as Celine Dumont, who Variety reports is “a savvy operator from a storied European family,” while Jeremy Irons will reportedly play a major role as Alex Levy’s father Martin.
We’re getting another addition to the TV newsroom in William Jackson Harper, who will portray Ben, “the network’s self-assured and innovative Head of Sports.” Boyd Holbrook, meanwhile, joins as Brodie, a popular and provocative podcaster and talk show host.
There are also a few additions in recurring roles, including Rachel Marsh as Alex Levy’s assistant Remy, per TVLine, John Hoogenakker as FBI agent Andy, and Aaron Pierre as Miles, an acclaimed visual artist who moves through the circles of the New York elite.
Julianna Margulies Will Not Be Returning
Julianna Margulies will not be back as Laura Peterson in Season 4, after Bradley and Laura ended their relationship in fiery fashion. Variety reports that decision was made before Margulies received backlash for comments she made on a podcast discussing the war in Gaza. The actress allegedly declined an offer for a one-episode appearance, presumably to wrap her storyline as UBA merges with her employer NBN.
Season 4 Will Deal With Artificial Intelligence And Misinformation
From its inception, The Morning Show has pulled plots from real-world headlines, crafting stories around the #MeToo movement, COVID, the January 6 insurrection and the overturning of Roe v. Wade. That’s not a trend that’s going to change, as Season 4 will tackle misinformation. According to season’s logline:
With the UBA-NBN merger complete, the newsroom must grapple with newfound responsibility, hidden motives and the elusive nature of truth in a polarized America. In a world rife with deepfakes, conspiracy theories and corporate cover-ups — who can you trust? And how can you know what’s actually real?
A.I. is a huge topic right now, and misinformation is definitely a hot-button issue. Showrunner Charlotte Stoudt has also promised to resolve any stories left open at the end of Season 3, including what happened after Bradley turned herself in for destroying evidence that implicated her brother in the January 6 Capitol attack. Did she go to jail?
Bradley Jackson Might Not Actually Go To Jail
One of the biggest obstacles facing Bradley in Season 3 involved her deleting evidence from the January 6 attack on the Capitol. With Bradley owning up to her mistakes in the season finale, fans have wondered if that means she’s going to jail, but Reese Witherspoon doesn’t necessarily think so, telling Deadline:
Everybody keeps asking me if Bradley’s in jail, but I don’t know if I’m in trouble. … I think so many people can relate to the idea that you have a family history that maybe isn’t flattering or that you’re embarrassed about, or there’s a family member in your life that’s trying to actively drag you down.
The Morning Show did lean pretty heavily into its soap opera side for Season 3, so I suppose it’s possible Bradley could get leniency due to someone sympathizing with her family situation. With two years having passed in real time and a time jump expected between Seasons 3 and 4, I’m wondering if Bradley’s punishment — whatever it is — might have happened during that period.
Alex Levy Might ‘Struggle’ In Her New Role At UBA
Alex wanted a seat at the table, and her big move at the end of Season 3 gave that to her. The showrunner, however, seems interested in exploring how Alex handles the newfound power, so that might be something we see in Season 4. Charlotte Stoudt told THR:
I think Alex is so multifaceted, it’s fun to turn the prism and see a new side of her. She even said it in the last scene: Bradley was like, ‘Oh, you could remake this place.’ And Alex was like, ‘Yeah, be careful what you fight for.’ So there may be a little of that. It’s one thing to throw spitballs from the sidelines, but when you’re someone in charge, the equation becomes a little different. I think it would be good to see her struggle with all of that — in her very funny Alex way.
Jennifer Aniston herself described the season as “so hard,” not just for her character but in her own work as a producer, but she promised that this fourth installment is “jam-packed.”
Karen Pittman Says Season 4 Goes ‘Wider’ Than Ever Before
Karen Pittman, who plays TMS producer Mia Jordan teased a big season for her character, and the show overall, as she told THR:
It’s a wild ride. We are going to be in New York and Europe in September. We are taking the story much wider, I feel like, than we’ve ever taken it before. I’m so excited to be a part of the story that they’re telling in season four. A lot happens with Mia. She goes for it. A lot happens for a lot of people.
I’m thrilled to hear that Mia is going to be in the middle of the action, and I’m hoping to see a lot more of some of the other secondary characters as well, including Greta Lee’s Stella Bak and Nicole Beharie’s Christine Hunter.
Charlotte Stoudt Returns As Showrunner For Season 4
Charlotte Stoudt took the reins as The Morning Show’s showrunner after Season 2, replacing Kerry Ehrin. Stoudt will be back for the upcoming season, and she shares writing credits on the first and last episodes.
Mimi Leder is slated to direct the Season 4 premiere after helming 11 episodes across the first three seasons — including the season premieres and finales for each.
The Morning Show Season 4 Will Be 10 Episodes
Following the pattern of the first three seasons, The Morning Show’s fourth cycle will feature 10 episodes, with just one episode being released per week. Episode length is typically around an hour, with some running 10 to 15 minutes shorter or longer.
Has The Morning Show Been Renewed For Season 5?
As of this writing, there’s been no word one way or the other about The Morning Show continuing for a fifth season. Apple TV+ announced Season 4 back in April 2023 ahead of the Season 3 premiere, so we’ll have to see if a similar announcement comes closer to Season 4’s September 17 premiere date. Charlotte Stoudt told THR in 2023 that the premise gives the show potential to continue for Season 5 and beyond, saying:
You can always say something new about what’s going on in the world. … So I think there will always be a place for this show. I have no idea about how long people want to go on, but it’s a show that can constantly reinvent itself.
It’ll be interesting to see what happens in the future of the Apple TV+ workplace drama, but for now, I’m just excited that we’re getting closer to Season 4.
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