Ep 1. My Least Favorite Year
- September 17, 2021
- 53 min
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7.1 (2,557)
The Morning Show Season 2 Episode 1 "My Least Favorite Year" picks up where the finale of season 1 left off. The episode opens up with the crew returning to work after the bombshell revelation of Mitch's past and the termination of the co-anchor, Alex.
Alex's replacement, Bradley, is also coming to terms with her newfound success, but quickly realizes that she is still an outsider to the morning show community. Meanwhile, Alex is struggling to find purpose outside of her career, grappling with loss and insecurity.
The episode digs deeper into the power dynamics at play within the studio as Alex and Bradley navigate the murky waters of morning TV, with Alex struggling to reconcile her desire to move on and live a more authentic life with the lingering effects of her past trauma.
As the studio gears up for the one year anniversary of the explosive events that rocked the industry and nearly destroyed the show, the tension between Bradley and Alex reaches a boiling point and the past threatens to resurface, putting everyone's careers at risk.
The episode is a powerful exploration of trauma, resilience, and the complexities of working within a high-pressure industry. With strong performances by Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, "My Least Favorite Year" promises to be a gripping start to what will no doubt be an exciting season.