--- title: "Margo's Got Money Troubles: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/tv/margos-got-money-troubles/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/tv/margos-got-money-troubles" critics_score: 74 critics_reviews: 11 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Margo's Got Money Troubles (2026): what the critics said Critics' score 74 from 11 reviews: 9 positive, 0 mixed, 2 negative. Most critics like it, and they like it for the same reasons. Nine of eleven reviews are positive, and the praise gathers around the cast: Elle Fanning as the single mother who turns to OnlyFans, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nick Offerman, whose chemistry several reviews single out. There is broad agreement that the series treats its premise without moralising, that the family scenes matter more than the sex work, and that the tone is warm and funny rather than lurid. The soundtrack gets a mention or two. The two dissenters are not mild about it. Variety finds Fanning miscast and the series short on grit and jokes, and thinks it stretches its story too thin. The Telegraph agrees the laughs are scarce, and argues the show strains for prestige when the novel was simply funnier. The spread is wide: nothing sits in the middle, and even admirers call it sweet more often than sharp. ## The Guardian Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 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. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/apr/11/margos-got-money-troubles-elle-fanning-michelle-pfeiffer-onlyfans-apple-tv) ## The Times — Carol Midgley Rating ★★★★☆. 15 April 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://www.thetimes.com/culture/tv-radio/article/margos-got-money-troubles-review-apple-tv-mtxz9pj67) ## The AV Club — Kayleigh Donaldson Rating B+. 14 April 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://www.avclub.com/margos-got-money-troubles-review-apple-tv) ## Empire — Sophie Butcher Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 23 April 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://www.empireonline.com/tv/reviews/margos-got-money-troubles/) ## The Hollywood Reporter — Angie Han Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 12 March 2026. Festival review. 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. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/margos-got-money-troubles-review-elle-fanning-apple-1236524382/) ## Radio Times — Jack Seale Rating 7.3/10. The series belongs to Elle Fanning as the directionless college student whose pregnancy and new baby bring chaos and her long-lost father back into a kooky, spiky family dynamic. It is loose, funny and entertaining thanks to the characters' wits and a strong 70s/80s soundtrack, despite their financial struggles. [Read the review](https://www.radiotimes.com/programme/b-7zd8k5/margos-got-money-troubles/) ## IndieWire — Ben Travers Fi1m's normalised score 70/100 (inferred from the text). 12 March 2026. The critic praises Michelle Pfeiffer's standout performance in this sweet comedy-drama about an unplanned pregnancy and sex work. They highlight the adaptation's return to David E. Kelley's signature style while noting the central character's creative but risky choices. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/shows/margos-got-money-troubles-review-michelle-pfeiffer-apple-tv-1235183298/) ## The Telegraph Fi1m's normalised score 40/100 (inferred from the text). 15 April 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2026/04/15/margos-got-money-troubles-apple-tv-review/) ## Variety — Aramide Tinubu Fi1m's normalised score 40/100 (inferred from the text). 15 April 2026. The critic finds the Apple TV dramedy doesn't quite succeed, with Elle Fanning miscast and unconvincing as the OnlyFans star and the series lacking grit, authenticity and comedic heft. It feels overstretched and more like a cautionary tale than a triumph, despite interesting themes and characters. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2026/tv/reviews/margos-got-money-troubles-review-apple-tv-1236712887/) ## Collider — Taylor Gates Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 14 April 2026. 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. [Read the review](https://collider.com/margos-got-money-troubles-review-apple-tv-michelle-pfeiffer-elle-fanning/) ## Digital Spy — Janet A Leigh Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 15 April 2026. The critic calls the series brilliant and star-studded, worth the hype for its well-paced story of single motherhood, family dynamics, and OnlyFans success. They single out the strong ensemble cast, especially Elle Fanning, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nick Offerman, for bringing the dysfunctional world to life. [Read the review](https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/ustv/a71016076/margos-got-money-troubles-review/) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. 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