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Apple TV+'s 'Margo's Got Money Troubles' Debuts to Raves and Strong Word of Mouth

Early reviews highlight a humane take on online sex work with a standout lead performance.

Overview

  • Apple TV+ launched the series with a three‑episode premiere on April 15, opening an eight‑episode run that releases weekly through a May 20 finale.
  • Critics report a mid‑90s Rotten Tomatoes score and praise the show’s warm, comic drama, with outlets noting its empathetic approach to OnlyFans as work rather than shock.
  • Viewers say they binged the opening episodes in a day, with social posts calling the ensemble led by Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer “outstanding.”
  • Elle Fanning said she is proud of how the show handles nudity, describing scenes focused on breastfeeding and the use of prosthetics to depict postpartum bodies.
  • Nick Offerman expressed hope for a second season, aligning with reports that David E. Kelley could extend the story beyond Rufi Thorpe’s novel, as he did with Big Little Lies.