Apple TV+ made a major announcement today regarding its flagship series “The Morning Show,” confirming that Morning Show Season 5 has been officially renewed just hours before the highly anticipated fourth season premiere. The Emmy-winning drama starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon continues to be a cornerstone of Apple’s streaming platform, demonstrating the company’s confidence in the series’ continued success.
The renewal announcement comes as Season 4 debuts globally on Apple TV+ today, Wednesday, September 17, 2025. This marks an unprecedented show of faith from the streaming service, which has now renewed the series for a fifth season before audiences have even seen the latest episodes. The decision reflects the show’s consistent performance and critical acclaim since its debut as one of Apple TV+’s original flagship series in 2019.
Star-Studded Cast Returns for Season 4
Season 4 of “The Morning Show” brings back the core cast including Jennifer Aniston as Alex Levy and Reese Witherspoon as Bradley Jackson, alongside Emmy winner Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Nestor Carbonell, Karen Pittman, Greta Lee, Nicole Beharie, and Jon Hamm. The new season also welcomes several high-profile additions to the cast, including Academy Award winners Marion Cotillard and Jeremy Irons, as well as Aaron Pierre, William Jackson Harper, and Boyd Holbrook.
Set in spring 2024, nearly two years after the events of Season 3, the upcoming season explores the challenges facing the newsroom following the completion of the UBA-NBN merger. The storyline tackles contemporary issues including deepfakes, conspiracy theories, and corporate cover-ups, asking fundamental questions about truth and trust in a polarized media landscape.
Apple TV+ Expresses Confidence in the Series
Matt Cherniss, head of programming at Apple TV+, emphasized the show’s significance to the platform, stating that “The Morning Show has been a standout from the very start, debuting as one of the flagship series on Apple TV+.” He praised the series for not only entertaining but also resonating with audiences worldwide, crediting the outstanding cast and creative team led by Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, showrunner Charlotte Stoudt, and director Mimi Leder.
The series has garnered significant critical acclaim throughout its run, with Season 3 receiving 16 Emmy nominations and Billy Crudup winning his second Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. The show was also honored by the American Film Institute on its prestigious list of the 10 best television programs of 2023, further cementing its status as prestige television.
Executive producer Michael Ellenberg from Media Res expressed gratitude to Apple TV+ and the global fanbase, noting the collective talent and commitment of the entire production team. Both Aniston and Witherspoon shared their excitement about the renewal on social media, with Witherspoon posting “It’s official! So proud to be a part of this amazing team!” and Aniston adding “So proud of this team.”
The early renewal for Morning Show Season 5 signals Apple TV+’s commitment to continuing this critically acclaimed series, ensuring that fans will have more episodes to look forward to beyond the current season’s 10-episode run, which will air weekly through November 2025.