Apple TVThe Morning Show (2019)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.6
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVBias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The show's central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by critiquing systemic misogyny and power structures within the media industry, advocating for victims, and demanding accountability, making it clearly left-leaning.
The Morning Show features a visibly diverse ensemble cast, reflecting a contemporary newsroom. Its narrative is deeply centered on themes of gender inequality and the #MeToo movement, explicitly critiquing traditional power dynamics and the negative actions of powerful male figures within the industry.
Secondary
The Morning Show offers a largely positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters and themes. Prominent characters navigate their queer identities and relationships with dignity and complexity. The show addresses challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, framing them as external societal issues, ultimately affirming the worth of queer lives and love.
The series portrays Christianity through the character of Paige Kessler, Mitch's wife, whose faith is depicted as a genuine source of comfort and moral guidance amidst personal tragedy and public scandal. The narrative treats her beliefs with respect, exploring the complexities of her struggle without ridiculing or condemning her faith.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Morning Show is an original series featuring new characters created for the show. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which a character's gender could be established and then changed.
The Morning Show is an original series, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a historical biopic. All characters were created for this show, thus there is no prior canonical or historical race to be altered.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.1
7.8
Critic Ratings
6.8
N/A
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