"Ghosts" | |
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The Morning Show episode | |
Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 5 |
Directed by | Tucker Gates |
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Cinematography by | John Brawley |
Editing by | Ron Rosen |
Original release date | October 15, 2021 |
Running time | 55 minutes |
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"Ghosts" is the fifth episode of the second season of the American drama television series The Morning Show, inspired by Brian Stelter's 2013 book Top of the Morning. It is the fifteenth overall episode of the series and was written by executive producers Erica Lipez and Adam Milch, and directed by Tucker Gates. It was released on Apple TV+ on October 15, 2021.
The series follows the characters and culture behind a network broadcast morning news program, The Morning Show. After allegations of sexual misconduct, the male co-anchor of the program, Mitch Kessler, is forced off the show. It follows Mitch's co-host, Alex Levy, and a conservative reporter Bradley Jackson, who attracts the attention of the show's producers after a viral video. In the episode, Alex faces anxiety as Maggie's book will be published soon, while Cory tries to get Hannah's family to cooperate.
The episode received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise towards the performances, although some criticized the pacing.