Critics’ reviews

Margo's Got Money Troubles (2026)

7 reviews from 7 publications. We need six from publications we count before we show a critics’ score; there are 5 so far.

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The AV Club
14 April 2026 · B+ · Kayleigh Donaldson
83

The critic calls the series a blast, praising its sparky, funny tone and strong performances from Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nick Offerman while noting it handles class, sex, and capitalism without moralizing.

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Empire
23 April 2026 · Sophie Butcher
80*

The series is a delight thanks to its stellar cast and focus on nuanced family dynamics rather than exploiting its OnlyFans premise. The critic highlights the excellent chemistry between Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer and Nick Offerman.

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The Hollywood Reporter
12 March 2026 · festival review · Angie Han
80*

It is a warm, welcoming and well-acted dramedy that grounds its quirky characters in real-world family struggles. The critic singles out the sparkling performances of Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer and Nick Offerman.

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The Telegraph
15 April 2026
40*

The series offers a wholesome, silly take on OnlyFans content creation with a strong central performance from Elle Fanning, but the laughs are scarce and it tries too hard to be prestige TV. The drama falls short of the source novel's humor.

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The Guardian
11 April 2026

The critic finds the Apple TV series a sharp, taboo-breaking comedy about a single mother turning to OnlyFans. Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer deliver standout performances in this well-crafted take on modern sex work and family dynamics.

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The Times
15 April 2026 · ★★★★☆ · Carol Midgley

Elle Fanning sparkles in this savvy, open-minded comedy about the realities of OnlyFans income as a single mother. The show is realistic, upbeat and bold rather than moralistic, proving life-affirming overall.

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Collider
14 April 2026 · Taylor Gates
90*

The series captures the book's spunky spirit with nuanced writing, layered performances from Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer and others, and vibrant style including strong music and visuals. It is an unconventional family dramedy full of heart that is a must-watch.

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