Summary
The Morning Show season 3 revolves around secrets, with a new one between Bradley and Cory being a major storyline.
Numerous characters within the network are harboring a multitude of secrets, encompassing both professional and personal aspects. The recent cyberattack on UBA heightens the probability of Cory and Bradley's secrets being exposed, consequently placing them at risk.
The Morning Show delves into the core theme of secrets - the lengths individuals go to conceal them and the consequences that unfold when they are brought to light. In The Morning Show season 3, a prominent storyline emerges as Bradley and Cory become entangled in a new secret. Initially, viewers were captivated by the revelation of who was aware of Mitch Kessler's wrongdoing, the extent of their knowledge, and the measures they took to shield him and the network. Though Mitch is no longer the central focus, The Morning Show season 3 continues to unveil a plethora of hidden and disclosed secrets.
The characters in The Morning Show harbor profound secrets, ranging from work-related to deeply personal, which provide insight into their identities and the experiences that have shaped them. Each character has wrestled with concealing something, desiring to keep it hidden, or failing in their attempts to do so. The two-year gap between seasons and the introduction of new characters in season 3 further amplifies the potential for additional secrets to emerge and be exposed, including one yet to be discovered between Cory and Bradley.
Cory Helped Bradley Cover Up A Secret After The Morning Show Season 2
The storyline of The Morning Show season 3 commenced in March 2022, precisely two years after the conclusion of season 2, which coincided with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020. Several significant changes took place during this period. For instance, Bradley transitioned from the morning news to the evening news, and later went to Montana to be with Laura, only for their relationship to end shortly thereafter. These twists were openly communicated to viewers in episodes 1 and 2 of The Morning Show season 3. However, there is another event that occurred between seasons that seems even more crucial, although it is only hinted at by Bradley and Cory.
In episode 1 of The Morning Show season 3, Cory referred to performing a "favor" for Bradley, implying that Bradley found herself in some form of trouble and Cory helped her out. Brief flashbacks have provided glimpses of someone, likely Bradley, with dirtied hands in a bathroom, but no further details have been revealed, except that it transpired a year ago. Bradley has a troubled and complex past that she has diligently concealed and endeavored to escape, and this undisclosed secret appears to carry significant consequences for both Bradley and Cory, evident from Bradley's deep fear of it being exposed.
The Morning Show's Cyberattack Suggests Cory & Bradley's Secret Will Be Publicly Revealed
In the promotional video for the third season of The Morning Show, shared on Twitter, Reese Witherspoon, who plays Bradley, refers to the hidden secret that both she and Cory are keeping as a "dark secret" that haunts her. Considering the recent cyberattack on UBA, the likelihood of their secret being revealed has significantly increased. It has already been established that Bradley is the primary target of the hacker, who threatens to make public an intimate video she sent to Laura.
Despite Cory's efforts to persuade the UBA board to pay the hackers' demanded ransom of $50 million to protect both him and Bradley, the board voted against paying it. As a result, everyone at UBA, including Cory and Bradley, is now at risk of having their secrets exposed. Although Cory claims to have not disclosed their secret to anyone, his history of lying directly to Bradley raises doubts. Moreover, Bradley herself admits that she is only as certain as she can be that she hasn't revealed their secret to anyone else. This creates an opportunity for someone else, notably the hackers, to not only be aware of their secret but also expose it in the upcoming season of The Morning Show.