Apple TV’s latest drama, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, premiered with its first three episodes this week, and viewers are already hooked on the show.

The eight-parter, produced by A24 (Beef, Euphoria), follows recent college dropout and aspiring writer, Margo (Elle Fanning), trying to make her way in the world with a new baby and mounting bills.

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Michelle Pfeiffer and Elle Fanning star in Margo’s Got Money Troubles

It’s no wonder viewers are loving the series. Not only does the show boast an exceptional cast, including Michelle Pfeiffer and Nicole Kidman, it’s also created by multi-Emmy Award-winner David E. Kelley, who is behind a number of gripping dramas including The Lincoln Lawyer, Presumed Innocent and Big Little Lies.

Keep reading to find out what viewers are saying about the series.

What are viewers saying about the show?

Viewers have hailed the series as “fantastic” with “outstanding” performances from Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer.

Taking to social media, one person wrote: “LOVED this show. Binged pretty much in a day,” while another said they were “obsessed” with the series.

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Elle Fanning stars as a college dropout with a new baby

A third viewer penned: “I watched the first 3 episodes of #MargoGotMoneyTroubles and it’s so good! Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer are outstanding, and I can’t wait to see how the rest of the season goes.”

The series has also received positive reviews from TV critics. Time hailed the drama as “the must-see show of the Spring,” while The Times handed out four stars, describing it as a “savvy, open-minded take on OnlyFans and family dynamics”.

What is Margo’s Got Money Troubles about?

Adapted from the 2024 bestselling novel by Rufi Thorpe, the “bold, heartwarming and comedic family drama” centres around aspiring writer Margot, a first-year college student who falls pregnant by her English professor and drops out of college.

With a mounting pile of bills and a newborn to care for, Margot tries to make a living on the adult entertainment site OnlyFans.

Michelle Pfeiffer plays Margot’s ex-Hooters waitress mother Shyanne, while Nick Offerman portrays her ex-pro wrestler Jinx.

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Nick Offerman plays Margo’s dad, Jinx

Who stars in the series?

Elle Fanning (The Great, Maleficent) leads the cast as Margot, alongside Michelle Pfeiffer (Hairspray, Batman Returns) and Nick Offerman (The Last of Us) as Shyanne and Jinx.

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New episodes will be released weekly on Apple TV

They’re joined by Thaddea Graham (Bad Sisters), Nicole Kidman (Babygirl, Big Little Lies), Marcia Gay Harden (Mystic River), Greg Kinnear (Little Miss Sunshine), Michael Angarano (Will & Grace), rapper and singer Rico Nasty and Lindsey Normington (Anora).

Episode release schedule

The series premiered globally on April 15 with the first three episodes. New episodes will arrive weekly on Wednesdays, with the final episode released on May 20.