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First look: a darkly comic new Apple TV+ trailer
Apple TV+ has dropped the first teaser for Margo's Got Money Troubles, a darkly comic series led by Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer. The teaser introduces viewers to Margo, a directionless college dropout whose life is abruptly upended by an unplanned pregnancy and the absurd, mounting costs that follow. The clip mixes cringe and satire — a memorable Bloomingdale's aisle moment sets the tone as Margo collapses theatrically while the soundtrack pulses with Meek Mill's "Fabulous."
Premise and visual hooks
The teaser leans into bold visual choices: Margo at one point appears with green body paint, signaling that the series will embrace surreal touches as it navigates economic desperation. The humor is often sharp and uncomfortable; a standout line from Michelle Pfeiffer's character, Shayne, is a chilly reminder of elite indifference: "There are no victims in Bloomingdale's." That jolt of social commentary positions the show as a satire of consumer culture and the high cost of care.
Cast, creators and source material
Beyond Fanning and Pfeiffer, the ensemble includes Nick Offerman, Nicole Kidman, Tadea Graham, and Marcia Gay Harden, promising strong performances across comic and dramatic beats. The series adapts Rufi Thorpe's bestselling novel, with prolific showrunner David E. Kelley (Big Little Lies) handling the adaptation. Kelley's pedigree in blending domestic drama with dark humor makes this a natural fit for audiences who liked his earlier work.
How it fits the current TV landscape
Margo's Got Money Troubles arrives amid a wave of female-led dramedies that balance social critique and personal storytelling, similar in spirit to shows like Fleabag and The Great in tone but more rooted in the financial anxieties of young adulthood. Its satirical edge also echoes recent prestige TV that tackles class and motherhood with an unflinching eye.
Release details
Apple TV+ will premiere the series on April 15, 2026, with the first three episodes available at launch and subsequent episodes rolling out weekly.
The trailer offers a striking first impression: bold, uncomfortable, and funny. If the series maintains this blend of social satire and intimate character work, it could become one of Apple TV+'s sharper new entries in the drama-comedy space.
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