What I’m Watching: The Morning Show

The Morning Show: Season 2, Episode 4 “Kill the Fatted Calf” (B+)

I keep waiting for COVID-19 to start dominating everything, but it’s taking a while and Alex is still the top trending topic. Daniel made it back from Wuhan without any issue, which has only reinforced the lack of recognition he feels he has received, prompting him to make a big gesture to indicate that he has charisma, which didn’t appear to work. It is interesting to note that this show features only white leads yet does a great job of making use of its supporting cast to highlight the issues with diversity that are present in much of the industry. Greta Lee in particular is a great addition as Stella, who is fierce and effective but still has people complaining to her constantly after Cory chewed her out for not doing what he asked. Yanko needing to apologize for something that he didn’t really think he did wrong was indicative of the thin line between acceptable and offensive which often prompts users in online forums to call for the cancellation of particular individuals. Mitch doesn’t seem to be suffering much from that in Italy, but I had forgotten that he was in Italy at the start of the pandemic, not that it’s likely to be all that bad for him since he’s apparently going to be quarantining with his new protégé. Bradley’s unwillingness to acknowledge her identity nearly ended her relationship with Laura, and it made for one very uncomfortable scene with Stella. I’m intrigued to see where that goes next, and whether it’s a lasting romance or something that ends badly with Laura using what she’s learned to destructive effect.