Watch a breakdown and reaction to Alex's major power move in this episode:
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.
: The episode concludes with Alex "going rogue" on stage, unilaterally announcing Bradley as her new co-anchor to regain control from the network. [S1E2] A Seat at the Table
: Critics found the attempt to give Steve Carell’s character a "redemption arc" or humanizing moments to be a difficult sell.
: 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
: Jennifer Aniston received high praise for her portrayal of Alex’s rising pressure and eventual "power move" at the journalism awards ceremony. Key Highlights :
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 received mixed reviews from critics
: Reviewers noted the "cringy and inappropriate" workplace culture depicted and the budding, complex relationship between Alex and Bradley.