Apple TV+ has announced that its drama series "The Morning Show," starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, will conclude with its upcoming fifth season. Filming for the final season wrapped on Wednesday night, and it is scheduled to premiere in 2027.
Both Aniston and Witherspoon, who also serve as executive producers, shared emotional tributes on social media following the announcement. Witherspoon, 50, posted an Instagram reel featuring behind-the-scenes moments, including hugs with Aniston and other cast members, and a golden plaque commemorating the show. "Eight years ago, we decided to tell a story about the people who bring us the news... A story about ambition, truth, power," Witherspoon wrote across the images. "Throughout five seasons, these characters challenged each other and challenged us. Because journalism isn't just about reporting a story, it’s about finding the humanity."
She added, "But you’re only as good as the people you work with... and wow, how lucky am I to work with the BEST?! Thank you to every cast and crew member who brought this story to life. Now... who’s ready for one more intense & dramatic final season of The Morning Show?!" She captioned the clip, "8 years. 5 seasons. So many memories. I can’t wait for you to see the final season of @themorningshow !"
Aniston, 57, shared photos from the Los Angeles set, including one of co-star Mark Duplass offering a consolatory hug to her and a visibly tearful Witherspoon. "Laughing and crying. Final season of @themorningshow incoming... MUCH more to come. @appletv," Aniston wrote in her caption.
In a statement, Aniston reflected on the show's journey, saying, "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. 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."
Aniston also praised the cast and crew, adding, "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."
Witherspoon further elaborated on the show's themes in her statement: "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." She concluded by thanking Apple, the writers, crew, and cast, calling it "a stellar creative experience – one I will always treasure."
The fifth and final season will feature returning cast members including Mark Duplass, Billy Crudup, Nestor Carbonell, Karen Pittman, Nicole Beharie, and Jon Hamm, alongside new additions such as Jeff Daniels, Renee Rapp, Jesse Williams, Sean Hayes, and Lizzy Caplan.
The show first premiered in November 2019. The series finale is expected to air in 2027.