SummaryMargo Millet (Elle Fanning), a 20-year-old college dropout with a baby, uses some of her ex-wrestler father's (Nick Offerman) advice to make money on OnlyFans in David E. Kelley's series adaptation based on Rufi Thorpe's book of the same name.
Created By:David E. Kelley
Margo's Got Money Troubles
Season 1 Premiere:
Apr 14, 2026
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79
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May 23, 2026
9
Elle Fanning plays a college student who finds herself single and pregnant, so she turns to OnlyFans to make a living. Meanwhile, she gets some moral support from her Hooters-waitress mother (Michelle Pfeiffer) and retired-wrestler father (Nick Offerman). This series is created by TV stalwart David E. Kelly (“L.A. Law,” “Ally McBeal,” “The Practice” & “Big Little Lies”) and he’s called upon his wife, Pfeiffer, to be in one of his shows for the first time. Her conflicted mother is sassy, funny and sad, possibly her best performance ever. She’s matched by an equally brilliant ensemble, include Fanning’s determined center and Offerman’s touching portrayal. Toss is a full cast of prime actors creating great unconventional characters, including Greg Kinnear as the religious hubby, Nicole Kidman as a fellow wrestler and Marcia Gay Harden as the haughty mother-in-law. Then there’s the baby (played by 2 infants) who’s charming in every scene. Kelly has penned scripts that keep the show involving and continually grab the emotions, while stretching the story’s boundaries. This oddball drama (with a bit of comedy) is not only one of Apple’s best series, it’s one of the most compelling and entertaining shows of the year. (Review based on 8 episodes in varying lengths from 30 to 40 minutes)
May 24, 2026
8
'Margo's Got Money Troubles' is a great series about female empowerment that transcends any controversy surrounding the glorification of a tool that perpetuates the objectification of women. It's a story about a young woman finding herself, taking control of the means of production, and positioning herself as a force of resistance against the patriarchy. Elle Fanning, Nick Offerman, and Michelle Pfeiffer deserve Emmy nominations for their work.
Apr 16, 2026
83
The pitch may sound like a dare, but the series keeps finding its way back to something real. That bruised warmth, more than any of its quirks, is what gives this oddball dramedy its pulse.
Apr 17, 2026
80
You might think that a series with Elle Fanning as an unwed mother who turns to OnlyFans to work her way through college would not be a mile of smiles, but it most definitely is.
Mar 12, 2026
80
Its characters are memorable, sure, and their family relationships a bit unconventional. But this is a story firmly grounded in the real world, and all the more interesting for it.
Apr 15, 2026
70
“Margo’s Got Money Problems” can be terribly sentimental, almost corny — the climax is pure Hollywood — but undeniably effective.
Apr 14, 2026
50
No matter the wannabe-titillating nature of its upbeat tale or its multiple strengths (sturdy performances, bright aesthetics, big heart), Apple TV’s latest is a frustratingly rigged game.
May 16, 2026
8
This show is ALL over the place but with the A-Listers involved you gotta pay attention. Michelle Piper was born to play this role And then there’s Elle Fanning who is so adorable you just want her to be happy. All decent reasons to keep watching what might be my favorite new show of the year.
Apr 20, 2026
8
I wasn't really sure what to expect. The trailer did not really sell me when I first watched it, but the cast was so strong I decided to check it out. I'm happy I did. The 3 episode premiere did a great job in developing its lead and cast of characters. It feels true yet still has an undertone of humor which real life tends to have in darker times. Elle Fanning does an incredible job as a young struggling mother and I'm excited to see how these characters are challenged in future episodes.
May 18, 2026
6
When at its best, the writing is good, a list casting delivering the goods and production quality feels high throughout. At its lowest, the a list casting distracts from the characters, writing can feel disingenuous and the high budget makes the tone feel uncanny this stealing from the intention of it's writing. Part of me wonders how things might've gone with a cast of unknowns and a less Hollywood style production quality. Overall MGMT is a very mixed (very expensively produced) bag of somewhat entertaining stuff.
Apr 18, 2026
6
This review is through 3 episodes. I think it's decent. It looks good, it's shot well, acted fine, Fanning and Pfiefer are fine. It's all just fine. It picks up once Nick Offerman comes in but prior to that it's just a bit on the slow end with exposition that is somewhat obvious if you read what it's about. I'm not sure the first episode was entirely necessary. My major issue at this point is just with pacing - but maybe it works out as every episode has been better than the last and the cast works well.
