Apple TV’s hit drama The Morning Show, starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, will officially wrap up its award-winning run with its fifth and final season scheduled to premiere in 2027.

• Final Season Confirmed: The Morning Show season five will be the last chapter for the flagship Apple TV drama, debuting in 2027.
• Star-Studded Cast Returns: Series leads and executive producers Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon return alongside Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Nestor Carbonell, Karen Pittman, Nicole Beharie, and Jon Hamm.
• Major Season 5 Additions: Heavyweight talents joining the final season include Jeff Daniels, Reneé Rapp, Jesse Williams, Sean Hayes, and Lizzy Caplan.
• Creative Team: Charlotte Stoudt remains as showrunner and executive producer, with Mimi Leder directing and executive producing.

The End of an Era for UBA

Apple TV has officially announced that one of its defining flagship series is coming to a close. The Morning Show, the star-studded drama that helped launch the tech giant’s streaming service back in 2019, will officially wrap up with its upcoming fifth season in 2027.

Created as a provocative look into the high-stakes world of morning news, the series has garnered critical praise across its multi-year run as a “prestige” television landmark known for delivering “stunning performances”.

Aniston and Witherspoon Reflect on the Journey

Speaking on the series coming to an end, the show’s leading ladies—who both star and serve as executive producers—shared emotional farewells regarding the announcement.

“From the beginning, Apple has supported our vision for ‘The Morning Show,’ and we feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to tell stories that reflect what’s happening in the world around us with a twist of dark humor,” said star and executive producer Jennifer Aniston. “It’s been such a privilege to work with this insanely talented cast and our extraordinary writers, producers and crew. We’ve become such a family, and we’re all so excited to share this final season. And going in knowing it would be our last, we were so fortunate to craft the conclusion with intentionality and honor these characters the way they deserve.”

Co-star and executive producer Reese Witherspoon echoed those sentiments, reflecting on the broader cultural importance of the series.

“The past nine years producing and acting in ‘The Morning Show’ have been the honor of a lifetime,” said star and executive producer Reese Witherspoon. “This was always more than a show about a newsroom — it was a show about why the newsroom matters. About freedom of the press and the journalists who protect the fourth estate, often at great cost. Telling that story has been the creative privilege of my career. Thank you to Apple for their unwavering support, to our visionary writers, our incredible crew, and our extraordinarily talented cast, who brought five seasons to life with a truth audiences believed every step of the way. It has been a stellar creative experience — one I will always treasure.”

Key Executives and Show Creators Pay Tribute

Executives at Apple TV and production studio Media Res praised the creative team for crafting a cultural touchstone that put the streaming platform on the map.

“Our first order was an important one, and seeing this incredible Apple TV series through from start to finish has been the joy of a lifetime and career,” said Zack Van Amburg, Apple’s head of worldwide video. “Jennifer, Reese, Michael and Mimi not only created a series that continually challenged audiences, sparked conversation and stood at the forefront of television over five unforgettable seasons, they also helped launch an entirely new streaming platform with their signature series. ‘The Morning Show’ team consists of the best cast and crew in television, led by Charlotte Stoudt’s exceptional writing and showrunning. As we celebrate this final chapter, while also beginning new ones with these brilliant artists and storytellers, we’re endlessly grateful to everyone who made ‘The Morning Show’ such an enduring part of Apple TV.”

“Working alongside storytellers like Jennifer, Reese, Michael, Mimi and Charlotte has been one of the great privileges of building Apple TV,” said Jamie Erlicht, Apple’s head of worldwide video. “Their extraordinary creative partnership has made ‘The Morning Show’ one of the defining series of our time. We’re profoundly grateful to the artists who poured their talent and passion into this remarkable series, and incredibly proud that the impact of ‘The Morning Show’ will continue to resonate long after its final season.”

Executive producer Michael Ellenberg, CEO and founder of Media Res, emphasized the ambitious spirit of the production team:

“‘The Morning Show’ is the ultimate labor of love for everyone involved, from the writers to the crew to the directors to the cast, led by our incredible partners, Jen and Reese, who from the very beginning set the course for the fearless, timely, provocative, ambitious and rousing show we’ve poured our hearts and souls into these last years,” said executive producer Michael Ellenberg, CEO and founder of Media Res. “The show has always embraced big swings, and our incredible showrunner, Charlotte Stoudt, and our legendary producing director, Mimi Leder, have kept pushing boundaries season to season. We’ve been blessed to connect with a large global audience, and we can’t wait for fans to see the fifth and final season of this beautiful journey. On behalf of everyone at Media Res, thank you to our extraordinary crew, our staggering, glittering cast, our remarkable writers, and our partners at Apple, Hello Sunshine and Echo Films.”

Showrunner Charlotte Stoudt promised a satisfying conclusion for the central characters:

“For five seasons, these messy, resilient journalists have chased their dreams,” said showrunner and executive producer Charlotte Stoudt. “Now we’ll see where their endeavors lead them — what story they will ultimately choose for themselves. It’s been a thrill and a privilege to write for this generous, extraordinary cast.”

Director and executive producer Mimi Leder highlighted the show’s focus on real-world issues:

“It has been the honor and the privilege of my career to birth this series from conception to its final conclusion with this brilliant cast, stellar crew and the extraordinary writers who, through our indelible characters, put a microscope on our world, and implored our duty to speak truth to power to protect the freedom of the press at all costs,” said executive producer and director Mimi Leder. “It’s been a beautiful and meaningful journey.”

An Award-Winning Legacy

The news arrives as fans continue to process the events of season four, which immersed viewers in a post-merger UBA-NBN newsroom navigating deepfakes, conspiracy theories, and corporate secrets in spring 2024. That season featured a powerhouse guest roster, including Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Aaron Pierre, William Jackson Harper, and Boyd Holbrook.

Across its run, The Morning Show has accumulated extensive award recognitions. Billy Crudup captured two Emmy Awards and a Critics Choice Award for his fan-favorite performance as Cory Ellison. Meanwhile, Jennifer Aniston took home a SAG Award for her lead role as Alex Levy, and Mimi Leder scored multiple Emmy directing nominations for her work behind the camera.

Produced by Media Res, Hello Sunshine, and Echo Films, all current seasons of The Morning Show are available to stream globally on Apple TV.

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