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Episode no. | Season 2 Episode 3 |
Directed by | Lesli Linka Glatter |
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Cinematography by | John Brawley |
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Original release date | October 1, 2021 |
Running time | 53 minutes |
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"Laura" is the third 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 thirteenth overall episode of the series and was written by co-executive producer Brian Chamberlayne and Jeff Augustin, and directed by Lesli Linka Glatter. It was released on Apple TV+ on October 1, 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 prepares for an interview that could detail her past with Mitch, while Paola tells Mitch about her new idea.
The episode received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances and storylines, but expressing criticism for the amount of subplots.