'The Morning Show' Has Returned With Season 4, but Is It Actually Worth Watching?

The fourth season premiere of The Morning Show on Apple TV+ was one of the biggest TV events of the fall. The streaming service's flagship project returns with new scandals and intrigue, as well as a star-studded cast.

But after four seasons, one can't help but wonder: has the series retained its relevance and urgency, or has it finally devolved into a glamorous soap opera?

What Is 'The Morning Show' Season 4 About?

UBA and NBN have merged to form the media giant UBN, led by Stella Bak. The company's most valuable asset is its exclusive broadcasting rights to the Paris Olympic Games, where Alex Levy is poised to become UBN's new face.

Meanwhile, Bradley Jackson returns to New York after being suspended due to a scandal.

The new season throws the characters into a whirlwind of events, including the arrival of an influential French investor, an investigation into a decades-old corruption case, and a climate forum.

'The Morning Show' Season 4 Is Still a Unique Mix of High-Quality Drama and Soap Opera

The Morning Show continues to walk the line between high-quality industrial drama and soap opera.

The show maintains high production values and top-notch acting while attempting to address serious topics such as the environmental crisis, the decline of traditional media, and social inequality.

However, the plot consists of an endless stream of squabbles, secrets, and coincidences that multiply with each episode. New characters are introduced artificially, and the intrigue is often heightened simply to keep viewers engaged.

If You Need a Relaxing Show to Watch After a Hard Day, Season 4 Is Worth Watching

The verdict is clear: yes, Season 4 is worth watching, but only if you have the right expectations. It's not Aaron Sorkin's The Newsroom, with its lofty journalistic ideals.

The Morning Show is the perfect series for relaxing and binge-watching after a long day. It's a guilty pleasure – you won't have to strain your brain to follow the complex plots, but you're guaranteed a stellar cast and predictably tense situations.

If you're looking for a smart satire on the media industry, you might want to look elsewhere.

What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'The Morning Show' Season 4?

Empire critic James Dyer gave The Morning Show Season 4 three out of five stars, saying:

“Far from the series strongest outing, this is still mildly compelling viewing thanks to a stacked cast and an inherently buzzy setting.”

• The Morning Show Season 4 has 69% from critics and 56% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.