Margo's Got Money Troubles
Everyone's got a side hustle.
Created by David E. Kelley
On Apple TV
A character-driven comedy-drama about a young single mother navigating financial precarity and self-reinvention, balancing humor with the genuine weight of survival.
The daughter of a former Hooter's 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.
Where to watch
- StreamApple TV+
Questions people ask
Is Margo's Got Money Troubles violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Is Margo's Got Money Troubles sad? Somewhat. More sad than 72% of series.
Is Margo's Got Money Troubles scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 70% of series.
Is Margo's Got Money Troubles easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Margo's Got Money Troubles leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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