Apple TV's new eight-part series Margo's Got Money Troubles is now streaming, and its three-episode premiere makes it an ideal binge watch.

There's plenty of reasons why you should, too. Elle Fanning leads an all-star cast, where she plays the titular role, who ends up unexpectedly pregnant after having an affair with her married English professor. With a baby on the way, she finds herself desperate for money.

It never gets too serious though, and Margo's Got Money Troubles is the perfect weekly comedy series to devour throughout April and May, with great pacing and short runtimes of 35–42 minutes per episode.

Apple TV has impressed me a lot lately, especially with its original shows, and this one is no exception. On the surface, it might seem like yet another comedy, but it does a deep dive into some difficult themes and handles them well.

You may have apprehensions about how sex work and unexpected pregnancies are portrayed here, but, again, it comes across as far more nuanced than you might think based on a few of the promotional images. There are some interesting conversations between characters throughout, and there's quite an eclectic mix of personalities to strike that balance.

This isn't the usual kind of show I review, and I was initially drawn in by the cast, but I've come away from Margo's Got Money Troubles feeling very good about it. I'm already hoping it'll come back for season 2.

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