Margo's Financial Struggles Gain Spotlight in New Streaming Series
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Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer joined forces in , showing the struggles of being a single mother surrounded by a seemingly endless mountain of bills. The comedy-drama series has an impressive cast, including Nicole Kidman and Nick Offerman, and manages to captivate audiences through humor and sheer relatability.
Margo's Got Money Troubles is currently on Apple TV since its release and is currently ranking at number two in the most-watched series currently on the streaming platform. Also, in an amazing feat, Margo's Got Money Troubles has premiered with a near-perfect 96% Rotten Tomatoes rating.
Based on 20 reviews, , the story, and its creator, David E. Kelley (known for Big Little Lies and The Lincoln Lawyer). Critics have stated that the series is "innovative, honest, intuitive, and effervescent," with others stating that Fanning's performance is one to celebrate as she brings "supremely motherly Margo to life, brilliantly."
The daughter of a former Hooters waitress and an ex-pro wrestler, Margo is a recent college dropout and aspiring writer. Faced with a new baby, mounting pile of bills, and dwindling number of ways to pay them, Margo must find a way forward.
Apple TV's latest series was adapted from a novel of the same name written by Rufi Thorpe. Kelley brought his wife, Pfeiffer, onto the project, and it marks a special moment as it's the first time in 32 years that they have worked together professionally. Kelley spoke to USA Today and stated, "I had read the book and could only see her as Shyanne. Fortunately, it didn’t take a lot of convincing because I gave the book to her, and she responded to the character of Shyanne as well."
Pfeiffer was quick to express her joy over portraying in the series and said, "I know this woman. It’s just really exciting, I think it’s the first time I played something so familiar from my background, my upbringing. I love playing complex characters. She’s bold, and she's flamboyant, and she's crass at times, but also, incredibly, has a lot of pride and is fragile underneath it all. And I love playing characters who are flawed."
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A perfect Rotten Tomatoes score is rare for Fanning, and the second-best series on the list is The Great, where she played Catherine from 2026 to 2026 alongside Nicholas Hoult, which was highly praised and scored a 96% rating. The actress has yet to receive a 100% rated movie, as her highest is the Oscar-nominated Sentimental Value, which, despite being extremely celebrated, just missed the mark and achieved a 95% rating.
Margo's Got Money Troubles will be available to stream on Apple TV on April 15.
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