The Morning Show season 4 will premiere on September 17, 2025 on Apple TV+. New episodes will be released weekly every Friday until the finale on November 19, 2025. The season will have ten episodes. This season continues the story of the UBA network after its merger with NBN. It will explore modern issues like artificial intelligence and deepfakes.
Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon return as Alex Levy and Bradley Jackson. They are joined by main cast members Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Karen Pittman, Greta Lee, Nestor Carbonell, and Jon Hamm. New actors joining include Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Boyd Holbrook, William Jackson Harper, and Aaron Pierre. Julianna Margulies will not return as Laura Peterson this season.
Release Schedule and Episode Details
The first episode of season 4 is titled “My Roman Empire”. It will be available on September 17. The season finale is set for November 19. Like previous seasons, there will be ten episodes released weekly. This allows viewers to follow the story step by step.
The new season starts almost two years after the events of season 3. The story will address the consequences of the UBA and NBN merger. It will also tackle the challenges of reporting news in a world full of deepfakes and conspiracy theories.
Returning and New Cast Members
The main cast from previous seasons is returning. Jennifer Aniston plays Alex Levy, a veteran news anchor. Reese Witherspoon plays Bradley Jackson, a journalist dealing with past mistakes. Billy Crudup returns as Cory Ellison, the CEO of UBA. Mark Duplass plays Chip Black, a producer. Greta Lee is Stella Bak, and Jon Hamm is Paul Marks, the tech billionaire.
New actors are joining the cast. Marion Cotillard will play Celine Dumont. She is described as a savvy operator from a European family. Jeremy Irons will play Martin Levy, Alex’s father. Boyd Holbrook joins as Brodie, a popular podcaster and talk show host. William Jackson Harper will play Ben, the head of sports at the network. Aaron Pierre will play Miles, an artist in New York City.
Julianna Margulies will not return as Laura Peterson. Reports say she was offered a one-episode appearance but turned it down.
Plot and Storyline for Season 4
Season 4 begins in spring 2024, two years after the season 3 finale. The UBA-NBN merger is complete. The newsroom must handle new responsibilities and hidden motives. The season will focus on the theme of truth in a polarized America. It will explore how characters deal with deepfakes, conspiracy theories, and corporate cover-ups.
Alex Levy is now in a powerful position at the network. She helped stop Paul Marks from taking over and led the merger. But she may find herself alone without her usual support system. Bradley Jackson faces legal trouble after helping her brother hide evidence related to the January 6 insurrection. She turned herself in to the FBI, and her future as a journalist is uncertain.
Showrunner Charlotte Stoudt mentioned that the show will look at AI and misinformation. She said, “We get into the world of deepfakes and AI and the misinformation in the fog of war that we’re seeing now”. The season will ask questions about trust and truth in news.
Background and Production Notes
Production for season 4 began in early July 2024. Jennifer Aniston shared a photo from the set on Instagram. The first episode is written by Charlotte Stoudt and directed by Mimi Leder. The series is inspired by Brian Stelter’s book “Top of the Morning”. It examines the lives of people working in morning television.
The Morning Show has been a success for Apple TV+. It has won awards like Emmys and SAG Awards. Billy Crudup won an Emmy for his role as Cory Ellison. The show is known for addressing real-life events like the MeToo movement, COVID-19, and political unrest.
Where to Watch The Morning Show
The Morning Show is available only on Apple TV+. Viewers need a subscription to watch. The first three seasons are already streaming on the platform. New episodes of season 4 will be added weekly every Friday starting September 17.
Apple TV+ is available on many devices. This includes iPhones, iPads, Apple TV, Mac computers, and smart TVs from Samsung, LG, and others. It also works on Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and gaming consoles.
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