The episode follows Alex Levy (Jennifer Aniston) as she weaponizes her leverage during contract negotiations, while Bradley Jackson (Reese Witherspoon) is courted by network executive Cory Ellison.
While several shows have an episode titled it most commonly refers to Season 1, Episode 2 of the Apple TV+ drama The Morning Show . The Morning Show (S1E2) — Review Summary
: The episode concludes with Alex "going rogue" on stage, unilaterally announcing Bradley as her new co-anchor to regain control from the network.
: Jennifer Aniston received high praise for her portrayal of Alex’s rising pressure and eventual "power move" at the journalism awards ceremony. Key Highlights :
: The episode received mixed reviews from critics. While many praised the high-stakes energy, some felt the writing struggled to find a clear point of view on the #MeToo movement early in the series.
Watch a breakdown and reaction to Alex's major power move in this episode:
: Critics found the attempt to give Steve Carell’s character a "redemption arc" or humanizing moments to be a difficult sell.
: Reviewers noted the "cringy and inappropriate" workplace culture depicted and the budding, complex relationship between Alex and Bradley.