The upcoming Apple TV series Margo’s Got Money Troubles has set its global premiere for April 15, 2026. This bold series, featuring a major cast led by Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nicole Kidman, is based on the popular novel and comes from veteran creator David E. Kelley.
The show follows a young mother’s unconventional journey to provide for her new baby, blending family drama with modern themes. With filming now complete, viewers around the world can prepare for its release on the Apple TV platform.
Margo’s Got Money Troubles Official Release Schedule
Apple TV will release Margo’s Got Money Troubles with its first three episodes on Tuesday, April 15, 2026. Following this debut, new episodes will be available weekly every Wednesday. The eight-episode season will conclude on May 20, 2026.
The series will be available globally on the same day. It is an Apple TV exclusive, meaning you can only watch it on that streaming service.
Meet the Main Cast and Characters of the Series
The series features an acclaimed group of actors. Elle Fanning leads the show as Margo Millet, a recent college dropout and new mother who turns to creative methods to support her baby. Michelle Pfeiffer plays Margo’s mother, Shyanne, a former Hooters waitress. Nick Offerman is Margo’s estranged father, Jinx, a former professional wrestler who moves in to help with childcare and offers unusual advice.
Nicole Kidman also stars and serves as an executive producer. In the series, she acts as a mediator between Margo and the baby’s father. Thaddea Graham plays Susie, Margo’s roommate.
The supporting cast includes several notable names. Greg Kinnear appears as Kenny, the religious boyfriend of Margo’s mother, Shyanne. Michael Angarano plays Mark, Margo’s former English professor and the father of her child. Academy Award winner Marcia Gay Harden has been cast in a guest role. The cast is rounded out by Lindsey Normington, rapper Rico Nasty, and Michael Workรจyรจ in recurring roles.
The Story and Background of Margo’s Got Money Troubles
Margo’s Got Money Troubles is based on the 2024 novel of the same name by author Rufi Thorpe. The television adaptation is created and written by David E. Kelley, the Emmy-winning writer behind shows like Big Little Lies and Ally McBeal. Kelley also serves as the showrunner.
The series is described as “a bold, heartwarming and comedic family drama” that follows Margo as she is “forced to make her way with a new baby, a mounting pile of bills and a dwindling amount of ways to pay them”.
The plot finds twenty-year-old Margo pregnant after an affair with her professor. Alone and facing eviction after the baby is born, her life changes when her father, Jinx, reappears. She allows him to move in for help with childcare. In need of money, Margo starts an account on the content platform OnlyFans. She finds surprising success by using the persona-building and storytelling tactics her father learned from his time in professional wrestling. The story explores the costs and complexities of her sudden internet fame.
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Production Team and Streaming Details for Viewers
The series is a production from the studio A24, known for its distinctive films and series like Euphoria. The directors for the season include Dearbhla Walsh (Bad Sisters), who directed the pilot episode and serves as an executive producer. Kate Herron (Loki) and Alice Seabright (Sex Education) have also directed episodes.
Executive producers include Elle Fanning, Dakota Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Michelle Pfeiffer, author Rufi Thorpe, and David E. Kelley. Filming took place primarily in Los Angeles and wrapped in June 2025.
Apple TV+ is the exclusive streaming home for the series worldwide. The service is available through the Apple TV app on many devices, including iPhones, iPads, Apple TVs, Mac computers, popular smart TVs, and gaming consoles. It is also accessible via the website tv.apple.com. A subscription is required, and new subscribers typically get a seven-day free trial.
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