Three episodes of 'The Morning Show' coming to Apple TV+ on Nov. 1

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in iPod + iTunes + AppleTV edited December 2019
Following the world premiere of Apple TV+ exclusive "The Morning Show" in New York City on Monday, Apple announced the series' first three episodes will be available to stream when the service debuts this week.

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Apple debuts "The Morning Show" at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City.


Apple hosted a screening of "The Morning Show" at Josie Robertson Plaza and David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City, the company said in a press release.

Apple is restricting initial availability to the hotly anticipated series starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, with three episodes set to stream on Friday. The company is applying a similar strategy to sci-fi drama "For All Mankind," which also launches with three episodes, but plans to promote binge watching with a whole season release of Hailee Steinfeld vehicle "Dickinson."

Written by Kerry Ehrin and directed by Mimi Leder, "The Morning Show" dives into the cutthroat world of morning news, as told from the perspective of two women working their way through a sometimes volatile work environment. The show takes a candid look at the power dynamics between men and women, as well as women and women, in the workplace, Apple says.

With Aniston, Witherspoon, Steve Carell, Mark Duplass, Billy Crudup and others attached, the show generated significant media buzz and stands as one of the most anticipated series to call Apple TV+ home. Apple's involvement in the production was reported some two years ago.

AppleInsider took an early look at the episodes set for release on Friday and found the show lacks a clear voice despite excellent acting, directing and production values. That could change as the series develops.

Apple is rumored to have picked up a second season of "The Morning Show," which will reportedly join sophomore runs of "Dickinson," "For All Mankind," immigrant anthology series "Little America" and detective drama "Home Before Dark."

Apple TV+ will feature about 10 shows when it goes live on Nov. 1. The service costs $4.99 per month, but customers who purchase eligible devices like iPhone and iPad get a one-year subscription for free as part of a limited promotional offer.
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  • Reply 1 of 11
    Apple make such awesome products - but TV content - they really have no clue.


    airnerdbigtdsrazorpit
  • Reply 2 of 11
    macxpressmacxpress Posts: 5,810member
    So you've dismissed any content before you've even seen it. *sighs* 
    StrangeDays15ngcs1lolliver
  • Reply 3 of 11
    Yeah the show is getting "significant media buzz" for sure.  And what I've been reading is that it isn't good buzz.  I realize that people tend to either love all things Apple or hate all things Apple so I'll wait to see if I like it for myself.  But the reviews aren't coming in very good.  
    bigtds
  • Reply 4 of 11
    I'm surprised that 3 days before the first shows drop we still can't sign up for Apple TV+.  I hope they are ready for the crush of early adopters on Friday.
    razorpitlolliver
  • Reply 5 of 11
    StrangeDaysStrangeDays Posts: 12,886member
    Apple make such awesome products - but TV content - they really have no clue.
    Really. How many shows and episodes have you seen? What didn't you like about them, specifically? 

    Oh what's that? None? You haven't seen a single thing and are just spouting off nonsense? Gotcha... Let me place your feedback into the circular file.
    edited October 2019 15ngcs1lolliver
  • Reply 6 of 11
    asdasdasdasd Posts: 5,686member
    Apple make such awesome products - but TV content - they really have no clue.
    Really. How many shows and episodes have you seen? What didn't you like about them, specifically? 

    Oh what's that? None? You haven't seen a single thing and are just spouting off nonsense? Gotcha... Let me place your feedback into the circular file.
    Well some reviews are in and it’s a fairly mixed bunch. Many enthusiastic but many not. 

    More to come I suppose.  
    trashman69razorpit
  • Reply 7 of 11
    Apple make such awesome products - but TV content - they really have no clue.
    Really. How many shows and episodes have you seen? What didn't you like about them, specifically? 

    Oh what's that? None? You haven't seen a single thing and are just spouting off nonsense? Gotcha... Let me place your feedback into the circular file.

    Yes - you got me.  Sight unseen - I will go on the record - right now to say that 80% Apple TV + content will be crap.  Even Oprah can’t save them. 
  • Reply 8 of 11
    AppleExposedAppleExposed Posts: 1,805unconfirmed, member
    This show may be a turd for me if it's the usual sexism displayed on common media.

    But that doesn't mean I won't enjoy my Snoopy in Space or See.

    The problem is, the naysayers think all content will be crap. Well hate to say it but not all content will be for you and you won't have the time to watch all content anyway. Basically your bitc*ing is irrelevant.
    razorpitlollivermacxpress
  • Reply 9 of 11
    Well over half of Netflix originals I consider crap, but I'm still subscribed because I watch the stuff I do like. I'd imagine that when Apple's catalog broadens I'll do the same there. Expecting all content to suit everyone's taste is naive. It's akin to trash-talking Apple Music because you don't like Madonna.
    edited October 2019
  • Reply 10 of 11
    asdasdasdasd Posts: 5,686member
    This show may be a turd for me if it's the usual sexism displayed on common media.

    But that doesn't mean I won't enjoy my Snoopy in Space or See.

    The problem is, the naysayers think all content will be crap. Well hate to say it but not all content will be for you and you won't have the time to watch all content anyway. Basically your bitc*ing is irrelevant.
    5 stars from the guardian. Make it that what you want. 

    https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2019/nov/01/the-morning-show-review-jennifer-aniston
  • Reply 11 of 11
    gatorguygatorguy Posts: 24,213member
    FWIW ATT was selling the Apple TV 4K (32gb) earlier today for just $90. Sold out now. 
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