MARGO’S GOT MONEY TROUBLES
Section: TV Premiere
Directors: Dearbhla Walsh, Kate Herron
Creator: David E. Kelley
Logline: Based on Rufi Thorpe’s bestselling novel of the same name, Margo’s Got Money Troubles is a bold, heartwarming, and comedic family drama following recent college dropout and aspiring writer Margo as she’s forced to make her way with a new baby, a mounting pile of bills, and a dwindling amount of ways to pay them.
Panelists: Thaddea Graham, Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer and Eva Anderson (EP)
Distributor: Apple TV
Premiered: March 12, 2026
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