Emmy-winning 'Morning Show' series will skip Trump re-election in latest season, producers reveal
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Fox News•Sep 12•TV Shows, Political Commentary
📰 Article Summary
In a recent interview, the producers of Apple TV+’s "The Morning Show" announced that the upcoming fourth season will not focus on the 2024 presidential election, despite its setting in that year. Director Mimi Leder explained that the show is primarily concerned with themes of trust, journalism, and social issues, avoiding a direct election narrative. Character dynamics will reflect societal commentary on political figures, namely Trump and Biden, but without centering the plot on their electoral battle. The premiere is set for September 17, 2025.
📌 Key Facts
- Non-Election Focus: The fourth season of "The Morning Show" will not revolve around the 2024 presidential election, even though it is set in that year, highlighting a deliberate choice by the show's creators.
- Themes and Issues: This season aims to explore themes pertinent to journalism, democracy, and social commentary, emphasizing issues like AI, deepfakes, and environmental tragedies, rather than electoral politics.
- Character Commentary: While the show won’t cover the election directly, showrunner Charlotte Stoudt notes that Trump and Biden will be referenced as part of a discussion on the societal implications of having two older White men running for office.
- Political Tones: Co-star Nestor Carbonell highlighted a shift towards focusing on internal political dynamics within the station, rather than the broader scope of the presidential election.
- Cultural Context: The decision reflects a broader trend in Hollywood where audiences are reportedly fatigued with overtly political narratives, leading creators to seek new ways to engage with social issues without focusing solely on election politics.
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