Apple TV series ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ is ‘a wonderful show that’s as charming as it is rewarding to watch’ …
“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” is a bold, heartwarming and comedic family drama following recent college dropout and aspiring writer, Margo (Elle Fanning), the daughter of an ex-Hooters waitress (Michelle Pfeiffer) and ex-pro wrestler (Nick Offerman), as she’s forced to make her way with a new baby, a mounting pile of bills and a dwindling amount of ways to pay them.
Elle Fanning in “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” which premiered April 15, 2026 on Apple TV.
“Margo’s Got Money Troubles” is a bold, heartwarming and comedic family drama following recent college dropout and aspiring writer, Margo (Elle Fanning), the daughter of an ex-Hooters waitress (Michelle Pfeiffer) and ex-pro wrestler (Nick Offerman), as she’s forced to make her way with a new baby, a mounting pile of bills and a dwindling amount of ways to pay them.
Margo’s Got Money Troubles — a new Apple TV serie… was made by people who know good TV. When the adaptation was first announced, it was revealed that the show would be produced by A24, helmed by David E. Kelley (the creator of The Practice and Big Little Lies), and executive produced by Nicole Kidman, as well as both Elle Fanning (who stars as Margo) and her sister Dakota. It’s thanks to this stacked lineup, along with a stellar cast that includes Nick Offerman, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Greg Kinnear, that Margo’s Got Money Troubles takes what could be a bundleful of clichés and turns it into a wonderful show that’s as charming as it is rewarding to watch…
Fanning is, as always, great as the narrative center, hitting all of the beats well, both as Margo’s beleaguered self and as her racy content-creator self, who prefers a touch of the avant-garde in her sexy offerings. Pfeiffer is also wonderful as the conflicted Shyanne, who consistently views the state of her daughter’s life as a personal indictment on her own perceived failure as a single mother to Margo. The show makes full use of Pfeiffer, giving her some great one-liners — “There are no victims in Bloomingdale’s!” — as well as a number of opportunities to showcase her lovely singing voice. Offerman’s portrayal of Jinx, a father struggling with addiction and regret over time lost, is beautifully heartbreaking and avoids falling into the loud dramatics common to addiction narratives. Kidman is hilarious as Lace, whose background and involvement I won’t spoil but is worth watching to witness. But the MVP award of a great cast goes to Graham, whose turn as Susie, Margo’s wrestling-obsessed, cosplaying roommate, is endlessly charming. Susie’s role as Margo’s sole remaining friend and Bodhi’s part-time caregiver is a salvation—one that comes not without sacrifices and suffering of her own, which Graham portrays with nuance and care.
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