Elle Fanning’s Margo’s Got Money Troubles Is a Streaming Hit on Apple TV

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Nicole Kidman has become a major force in streaming television in recent years, with hits like Big Little Lies and Nine Perfect Strangers. She’s continuing that success with her new Apple TV+ comedy-drama, Margo’s Got Money Troubles, co-starring Elle Fanning, and the show is already topping streaming charts in the US.

According to FlixPatrol, “Margo’s Got Money Troubles” is already a hit on Apple TV, ranking as the seventh most popular show in the U.S. The series, which premiered today, April 15th, is based on Rufi Thorpe’s novel and is gaining popularity in other countries like Canada, Honduras, and New Zealand.

What Is Margo’s Got Money Troubles About?

The series follows Margo (Elle Fanning), a college student who begins a relationship with one of her professors and unexpectedly becomes pregnant. Facing financial hardship, she starts creating content on OnlyFans. Michelle Pfeiffer plays Margo’s mother, and the cast also includes Nick Offerman as Margo’s father – a former wrestler named Jinx – and Shyanne, a Hooters waitress who is Jinx’s ex.

The series Margo’s Got Money Troubles immediately grabs your attention with relatable and well-developed characters who are easy to support. It’s a production of Dakota and Elle Fanning’s Lewellen Pictures, David E. Kelley Productions, and Nicole Kidman’s Blossom Films. Kidman also appears in the show as the person trying to help Margo and her professor resolve their issues.

Not much is known about Nicole Kidman’s character in Margo’s Got Money Troubles yet. While based on a character from the original book, Elle Fanning mentioned the TV series will give her a significantly larger role. The show boasts a strong cast and a compelling story that critics are already praising.

Margo’s Got Money Troubles Debuted to a Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score

The first season has been critically acclaimed, earning a 97% ‘Certified Fresh’ rating on Rotten Tomatoes. James Poniewozik of the New York Times described the show as surprisingly empathetic, funny, and genuine for a series about an adult performer earning money online.

I was so thrilled to see Richard Roeper at RogerEbert.com give this Apple TV series 3.5 out of 4 stars! He called it a wickedly funny and incredibly engaging show, and I completely agree. Everyone’s talking about how amazing the acting is, especially Elle Fanning as Margo, and how surprisingly realistic the whole series feels – it really keeps you invested in the story.

Everyone is predicting that Margo’s Got Money Troubles will be a hit show this year. The first three episodes dropped on April 15th, and now a new episode will be released every Wednesday. It’s expected to quickly become one of the most-watched shows online.

Margo’s Got Money Troubles is available to stream on Apple TV.

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2026-04-16 00:36