The Morning Show Season 3: Unveiling Fred's Intriguing Agenda at Cory's Party

Summary

The unexpected comeback of Fred Micklen in the third season of The Morning Show indicates his firm determination to stay put, eliciting disappointment from both the audience and the show's characters.

In season 2, Fred's character saw a decrease in screen time. However, his unexpected return in season 3 intensifies the already surprising nature of the season.

Fred remains determined to seek revenge against Alex and Cory in season 3. He disrupts Cory's after-party and strategically plans his retaliation by providing advice on a significant loan that has the potential to lead to Cory's ultimate downfall.

In The Morning Show season 3, episode 4, Fred Micklen unexpectedly reappeared at Cory's after-party, despite having a reduced role in the previous season. Many had hoped that Fred would disappear from the series with Mitch's death, but his return in this episode made it clear that he intends to stick around for a while. The Morning Show season 3 has been full of surprises, and Fred's unexpected appearance in episode 4 only added to the shock. The focus of the show has primarily been on the cyberhack and its repercussions, so characters like Fred, who are not supposed to be involved in UBA, were not initially part of the story. With the two-year time jump, it seemed like Fred might never return, but just like Mitch, it appears that he cannot be completely eliminated from The Morning Show as long as he is still alive.

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Fred Micklen Was Fired As UBA’s President In The Morning Show Season 2

In The Morning Show season 1, Fred, the UBA president and a longtime friend of Mitch, made his debut. Throughout the season, conflicts arose between him and Cory, Alex, and Bradley as they aimed to revolutionize UBA's work environment while Fred clung to the old ways. Shockingly, it was discovered that he had been promoting and silencing female employees like Hannah who attempted to expose Mitch's sexual misconduct. The tension culminated in the season finale when Bradley and Alex exposed Fred live on air, revealing the detrimental role he had played in enabling Mitch's actions to persist without consequence.

Following the events, Fred was placed on administrative leave and subjected to an investigation during the time gap before The Morning Show season 2. Eventually, he received a substantial payout of $119.2 million in order to depart from UBA. Despite this, Fred persisted in portraying himself as the victim when Hannah's father initiated a wrongful death lawsuit, going so far as to launch a smear campaign against her. Even Mitch, who had previously been aligned with Fred, chose not to support him in this matter, showcasing Fred's despicable nature in The Morning Show.

In the wake of Mitch's death in The Morning Show season 2, Fred made his final appearance at Mitch's memorial in episode 9. It was at this memorial where he surreptitiously recorded Alex's speech, during which she disclosed her recent visit to Mitch in Italy and their encounter shortly before his passing. Fred then proceeded to release this footage online, aiming to expose her and the network as hypocrites. With his return in The Morning Show season 3, Fred's vendetta against Alex and Cory remains unabated.

Fred Crashing Cory’s Party Sets Up His Revenge In Season 3

In season 3, episode 4 of The Morning Show, Fred unexpectedly crashes Cory's UBA Upfronts after-party to inform him that he played a role in securing the sizable loan Cory received for the network. If Cory accepts the loan, it would mean relinquishing control over UBA's financial decisions to Fred, thereby granting him significant power. However, rejecting the loan could potentially result in bankruptcy for the network. Already, The Morning Show has hinted at Cory's impending downfall in season 3, but Fred's involvement may be the final blow for him.

Cory and Stella strongly oppose Fred's participation in UBA, especially in a financial capacity. Unfortunately, they may find themselves with no other choice. While Alex's involvement in the Paul Marks deal offers a glimmer of hope, it doesn't address the significant obstacle of Cory and his inflated ego. Regardless of the loan outcome, viewers can expect Fred to persist as a persistent and negative force, potentially extending until season 4 of The Morning Show.